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US: Christopher & Banks Q4 loss narrows

14 March 2013

Christopher & Banks has seen its fourth-quarter loss narrow after the women's wear retailer reduced costs and benefited from an extra week of trading.

US: Christopher & Banks lifts Q4 comp sales outlook

16 January 2013

US women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has lifted its fourth-quarter comparable sales guidance as it continues to make progress with ongoing restructuring efforts.

US: Christopher & Banks returns to profit in Q3

30 November 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has returned to profit during its third-quarter on lower costs and increased sales.

US: Christopher & Banks taps Payless exec as CEO

30 October 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has appointed former Payless ShoeSource chief executive LuAnn Via as its new president and CEO.

US: Christopher & Banks extends interim CEO contract

3 October 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks says its interim chief executive Joel Waller will remain in the role for an additional three months until March.

US: Christopher & Banks Q2 losses narrow

30 August 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has seen its second-quarter losses narrow on the back of rising same-store sales as new merchandising efforts take hold.

US: Christopher & Banks shareholder slams CEO change

30 July 2012

Christopher & Banks shareholder Aria Partners has criticised the US women's wear retailer for searching for a new CEO even though it posted improved financial results last week.

US: Christopher & Banks sees Q2 comps rising

26 July 2012

US women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks says it expects second quarter sales to decline on the back of fewer stores - but that comparable store sales are likely to rise as its turnaround efforts take hold.

US: Aria continues to push Christopher & Banks bid

12 July 2012

Aria Partners, which owns 4% of Christopher & Banks, continues to urge the US women's wear retailer to consider its takeover bid, even though it rejected the offer last week.

US: Christopher & Banks rejects Aria Partners bid

6 July 2012

US women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has rejected an unsolicited offer from Aria Partners that values the company at US$64.2m, saying it was not in the best interests of shareholders.

US: Christopher & Banks acknowledges Aria bid

4 July 2012

US women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has confirmed that it will consider a proposal from shareholder Aria Partners offering to acquire the company in a deal valued at US$64.2m.

US: Aria urges Christopher & Banks to consider offer

3 July 2012

Aria Partners, which owns 4% of Christopher & Banks, has urged the women's wear retailer to consider its offer to buy the company for US$1.75 a share.

US: Christopher & Banks Q1 losses widen

6 June 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks saw its first-quarter net losses widen after admitting its merchandise was priced too high, resulting in higher markdowns.

US: Christopher & Banks names Michielutti finance chief

18 April 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has appointed Peter Michielutti as its new CFO and senior vice president, replacing Michael Lyftogt who will resume the post of chief accounting officer.

In the money: Christopher & Banks to cut average prices by 20%

28 March 2012

Christopher & Banks' newly appointed interim CEO Joel Waller has revealed plans to cut average prices at the US women's wear retailer by approximately 20%.

US: Christopher & Banks sees third-quarter losses mount

28 March 2012

Christopher & Banks admitted that its merchandise was priced too high during the third-quarter as the US women's wear retailer saw losses mount over the period.

US: Christopher & Banks CEO Barenbaum resigns

20 February 2012

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation is seeking a new chief executive officer after Larry Barenbaum resigned on Friday (17 February).

US: Christopher & Banks more than triples Q3 loss

23 December 2011

The combined effect of restructuring and asset impairment charges, flat same-store sales, and promotions to clear seasonal inventory, have more than tripled third quarter losses at women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation.

US: Christopher & Banks names Joel Waller as president

15 December 2011

Joel Waller, the former CEO of teen clothier Wet Seal, is joining women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation as president for a one-year term.

US: Christopher & Banks to shutter 100 stores, axe jobs

14 November 2011

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation is to shutter around 100 underperforming stores and axe jobs as part of moves to help it return to profit.

US: Christopher & Banks Q2 hurt by higher prices

6 October 2011

A drop in sales as shoppers rejected its price rises and "over-engineered" fashions have contributed to a wider second quarter loss at women's apparel retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation.

US: Christopher & Banks Q1 profit shrinks

1 July 2011

Women’s apparel retailer Christopher & Banks posted a much-reduced first quarter net profit as revenues and same store sales both edged down 2% in the three months to 28 May.

US: Merchandise misses hurt Christopher & Banks

15 April 2011

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has posted losses in both its fourth quarter and full year after admitting its merchandise "did not resonate with customers."

US: Christopher & Banks names Lyftogt as CFO

25 February 2011

Women's apparel retailer Christopher & Banks has today (25 February) promoted Michael Lyftogt to chief financial officer (CFO).

US: Christopher & Banks names Barenbaum as CEO

11 January 2011

Women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has tapped its interim chief executive officer Larry Barenbaum to the permanent post of president and CEO.

US: G-III CEO to join Christopher & Banks board

17 December 2010

Morris Goldfarb, the chairman and CEO of G-III Apparel Group is joining the board of directors at Christopher & Banks Corporation.

US: Christopher & Banks expecting Q3 loss

18 November 2010

US fashion group Christopher & Banks Corporation is expecting a sales decline and net loss for the third quarter, blaming lower demand and unseasonable weather.

US: Nagler quits as Christopher & Banks CEO

20 October 2010

Lorna Nagler has resigned as CEO of women’s apparel retailer Christopher & Banks, with chairman Larry Barenbaum taking over on an interim basis.

US: Christopher & Banks reports weak Q2

1 October 2010

Losses at Christopher & Banks Corporation extended during the second quarter as sales remained largely flat over the same period last year.

US: Christopher & Banks CFO leaves

16 July 2010

Women's clothing retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has announced that its chief financial officer Rodney Carter has left the company "to pursue other interests".

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