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US: Nordstrom first-quarter profit falls 2.7%
17 May 2013
Upscale department store retailer Nordstrom has reported a 2.7% fall in first-quarter net profit, with higher costs and unseasonable weather weighing on sales of its spring merchandise.
US: Boden dungarees recalled for choking hazard
19 April 2013
Around 1,900 Mini Moden and Baby Boden dungarees have been recalled because the studs and clasps on the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard.
US: The Wet Seal hires former Bebe exec for Arden B
15 April 2013
Specialty clothing retailer The Wet Seal has named former Bebe Stores executive Tamara Chamberlain as its new vice president and general merchandise manager of the Arden B division.
February off to a slow start for US apparel retailers
8 March 2013
US retailers battled significant headwinds in February, with sales of early spring merchandise getting off to a slow start in the face of cool weather, higher payroll taxes and economic uncertainty.
US: Nordstrom to expand Rack discount concept
26 February 2013
Upscale department store retailer Nordstrom Inc has revealed plans to double the number of Nordstrom Rack stores it operates to more than 230 over the next four years.
US: Nordstrom plans e-commerce push as Q4 surges
22 February 2013
Upscale department store retailer Nordstrom Inc has posted a 20% jump in fourth-quarter profit, but said investments in e-commerce and expansion of its Nordstrom Rack stores would impact profit in the year ahead.
US: Retailers' January 2013 sales roundup
7 February 2013
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' January 2013 sales results.
US: Nordstrom launches Jason Wu clothing collection
8 January 2013
Upscale department store operator Nordstrom has teamed up with designer Jason Wu to launch its latest capsule clothing collection.
US retailers post mixed December sales
4 January 2013
Retailers posted mixed December sales results as many were forced to discount heavily to drive sales in the weekend prior to Christmas, in the hope of making up for weaker sales earlier in the month.
US: Retailers' December 2012 sales roundup
3 January 2013
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' December 2012 sales results.
US: Brooks Brothers plans to grow UK distribution
20 December 2012
US clothing retailer Brooks Brothers has appointed Giles Preston to the newly-created position of wholesale manager for the UK, as part of plans to expand its business with specialty stores.
US: Retailers' November 2012 sales roundup
29 November 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' November 2012 sales results.
US: Men’s wear drives Nordstrom Q3 profit
9 November 2012
Growth in men’s shoes, men’s apparel and children’s apparel helped clothing retailer Nordstrom to post double-digit increases in third quarter earnings and revenue.
US retail sales weather the storms in October
2 November 2012
US retailers have yet to weigh up the full impact of Hurricane Sandy, which hit the US East coast earlier this week between the back-to-school spending rush and the all-important shopping fest that lies ahead.
US: Retailers' October 2012 sales roundup
1 November 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' October 2012 sales results.
US: Jockey names Norfleet as president and COO
25 October 2012
Underwear company Jockey has named Bryan Norfleet as president and chief operating officer.
September retail sales hold up as headwinds gather
5 October 2012
A strong end to the back-to-school shopping season contributed to the solid sales results rung up by many US clothing and footwear retailers in September - but economic and political uncertainty continues to hang over holiday forecasts.
US: Retailers' September 2012 sales roundup
4 October 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' September 2012 sales results.
CANADA: Nordstrom to open first store in 2014
14 September 2012
Upscale department store operator Nordstrom has revealed it will open its first retail store in Canada in autumn 2014 following talks with developers.
August sales boosted by strong back-to-school shopping
31 August 2012
US retail sales in August were boosted by back-to-school shoppers, with most retailers booking sales gains over the month.
US: Retailers' August 2012 sales roundup
30 August 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' August 2012 sales results.
What's in store for US back-to-school sales?
30 August 2012
Analysts are forecasting a mixed bag of back-to-school sales this year, with the stagnant economy expected to weigh on demand for apparel and footwear, but falling cotton prices, promotions and tax holidays likely to provide some respite. As usual there will be winners and losers, but which retailers are likely to fare best in their second biggest selling season of the year? Katie Smith reports.
US: Nordstrom raises FY outlook, Q2 profit down
10 August 2012
Upscale department store operator Nordstrom has raised its full-year profit guidance, despite posting a fall in second-quarter net income.
UK: Perry Ellis inks Shelli Segal license with Vayola
7 August 2012
Perry Ellis International subsidiary PEI Licensing has signed a license agreement with The Kersheh Group division Vayola to design, manufacture and distribute Laundry by Shelli Segal branded sleepwear, robes and loungewear.
US: River Island coy on US expansion
7 August 2012
UK fashion chain River Island has remained coy on speculation it is looking to open its first store in the US next year.
US: Retailers' July 2012 sales roundup
2 August 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' July 2012 sales results.
US: Nordstrom eyes Canada for future stores
23 July 2012
Upscale department store operator Nordstrom has confirmed to just-style that it is "actively" talking to developers about its first potential stores in Canada.
US: Nordstrom adds Topshop and Topman brands
13 July 2012
US department store operator Nordstom has teamed up with UK retail group Arcadia to sell the Topshop and Topman brands in 14 of its US stores.
US: Retailers' June 2012 sales roundup
5 July 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' June 2012 sales results.
US: Nordstrom to open first full-line store in New York
29 June 2012
Upscale department store operator Nordstrom will open its first full-line department store in New York in 2018.
