Gymboree Corporation - apparel and textile industry company news 
US: 'Chemicals of concern' found in children's products
8 May 2013
Reports filed by companies including Gap Inc, Gymboree Corp, Nike Inc, H&M and Wal-Mart Stores to comply with a Washington State law are said to have shown "chemicals of high concern" in products made or marketed for children, research has discovered.
US: Gymboree Corporation narrows Q4 and FY losses
26 April 2013
Children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corporation has narrowed its fourth quarter and full-year losses thanks to higher sales.
US: Hot Topic names new COO and CFO
11 March 2013
US teen apparel retailer Hot Topic has announced the appointment of two executives - Don Hendricks as chief operating officer and George Wehlitz as chief financial officer.
US: Uniqlo strengthens US team with COO appointment
21 January 2013
Japanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo has appointed former Forever 21 executive vice president Lawrence Meyer as chief operating officer of its US division.
US: Gymboree poaches another Gap exec for CFO role
11 January 2013
US children's wear retailer The Gymboree Corp has poached a second executive from specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc in the space of a week, appointing Evan Price as its new chief financial officer.
US: Tom Sands to head Gap North America
9 January 2013
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has appointed Tom Sands as its new executive vice president of Gap North America - replacing Mark Breitbard who has been named CEO of US children's wear retailer The Gymboree Corp.
US: Gymboree taps Gap North America president as CEO
9 January 2013
US children's wear retailer Gymboree has named Gap North America president Mark Breitbard as its new CEO.
US: Gymboree swings to Q3 profit on sales increase
6 December 2012
Children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corporation has returned to profit during its third-quarter on the back of increasing sales.
US: The Wet Seal appoints Davey as chairman
12 October 2012
Teen retailer The Wet Seal has appointed Lynda Davey as chairman following the resignation of Hal Kahn and three other directors.
US: Gymboree Corp Q2 losses widen
6 September 2012
Higher commodity prices and lower comparable store sales have pushed children's clothing retailer The Gymboree Corp to record a deeper second-quarter net loss.
US: Gymboree posts Q1 profit
7 June 2012
Children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corp has swung to a first-quarter net profit on the back of higher sales.
US: Brown Shoe names Mazurk to lead Healthy Living unit
8 May 2012
Footwear firm Brown Shoe Co has promoted John Mazurk to the newly created role of president of the company's Healthy Living division, which includes Naturalizer, Dr Scholl's Shoes, LifeStride, Avia and Ryka brands.
US: Gymboree slides to Q3 loss
23 November 2011
Charges and adjustments offset revenue rises in Gymboree Corporation’s third quarter trading, sending the US retailer to a net loss for the three months to 29 October.
US: Hot Topic taps Mizicko to lead planning and allocation
6 October 2011
Hot Topic Inc has hired Mark Mizicko as its senior vice president of planning and allocation, tasked with developing the youth fashion retailer's strategies in these areas.
US: Hot Topic appoints two executives
1 September 2011
Hot Topic has announced the appointment of two executives - Don Hendricks as chief information officer and Jeff Allison as senior vice president of planning and allocation.
US: Gymboree incurs acquisition-related Q1 loss
14 June 2011
Costs related to an acquisition and the knock-on impact on the company’s tax bill sent The Gymboree Corporation to a first quarter loss for the period ended 30 April.
Spotlight on...J Crew buyout
24 November 2010
Private equity buyers have this week agreed to buy US apparel retailer J Crew, with the leadership skills of Millard 'Mickey' Drexler a major selling point of the US$3bn deal.
VIEWPOINT: J Crew buyout comes under scrutiny
24 November 2010
No sooner was the ink dry on the yesterday's announcement of a $3bn takeover deal at apparel retailer J Crew, than a flurry of shareholders began to question whether enough efforts had been made to achieve the highest bid.
US: J Crew agrees $3bn private equity buyout
23 November 2010
US apparel retailer J Crew is to be to bought by private equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners for around US$3bn.
US: Bain's $1.8bn buyout of Gymboree to go ahead
23 November 2010
The $1.8bn buyout of US children's wear retailer Gymboree Corporation by private equity firm Bain Capital will go ahead after the company failed to receive any competing offers.
US: Slower sales dent Gymboree Q3 profit
16 November 2010
A slowdown in sales and transaction-related expenses have led to a 1% drop in third quarter profit at children's clothing retailer The Gymboree Corporation.
US: Bain Capital commences offer for Gymboree shares
26 October 2010
Giraffe Acquisition Corporation, a corporation controlled by Bain Capital, has commenced a previously-announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of children's wear company Gymboree.
SNAPSHOT: The Gymboree Corporation
13 October 2010
This week it emerged that private equity firm Bain Capital has agreed to buy US children's wear retailer Gymboree in a deal worth US$1.8bn.
US: Bain Capital to acquire Gymboree
11 October 2010
Private equity firm Bain Capital has agreed to buy US children's wear retailer Gymboree in a deal worth US$1.8bn.
US: Gymboree books 0.8% rise in Q2 profit
19 August 2010
Second quarter profit at children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corporation has edged up by just 0.8%, the San Francisco based firm said yesterday (18 August).
US: Men's Wearhouse hires Neal to online post
2 August 2010
US clothing retailer Men's Wearhouse has named Susan G Neal as its senior vice president, e-business and digital strategies.
US: Higher sales lift Gymboree Q1 profit
20 May 2010
Higher sales have helped children's clothing retailer The Gymboree Corporation to a 33.9% jump in first quarter profit.
US: Gymboree to expand into Middle East
11 March 2010
Retailer Gymboree is expanding into the Middle East after signing its first retail franchise agreement, with Azadea G Group.
US: Gymboree posts 12.5% rise in Q4 profit
11 March 2010
Children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corporation has posted a 12.5% rise in fourth quarter profit, helped by higher sales and control of its markdowns.
US: Retailers' January 2010 sales roundup
4 February 2010
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' January 2010 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
