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Focus: North America retail market rebuffs recession
31 May 2013
North America may no longer take centre stage in the global apparel market, but the recession has by no means sounded the region's curtain call, according to Euromonitor International.
US: TJX Companies Q1 profit rises 8%
22 May 2013
Off-price retailer The TJX Companies expects full-year earnings per share to be at the upper end of its previous guidance after first-quarter profit rose 8%.
Retail roundup: Weather and economy drive April US retail sales
10 May 2013
Improving weather in late April, combined with rising stock and housing prices, offered some encouragement to US clothing retailers as sales gained over the month.
Retail roundup: Sales chill for US retailers in March
11 April 2013
A combination of cold, snowy weather and the earlier timing of Easter meant that sales of spring or early summer merchandise got off to a chilly start for US retailers in March.
US: Stuart Weitzman Cha Cha boots recalled
15 March 2013
Some 5,000 pairs of Stuart Weitzman-branded girls' Cha Cha boots, which were manufactured in China, have been recalled by footwear specialist Synclaire Brands for posing a fall hazard.
US: Retailers' February 2013 sales roundup
7 March 2013
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' February 2013 sales results. It is worth noting that from this month, a number of retailers are no longer reporting their sales results on a month-by-month basis.
US: TJX fourth-quarter profit jumps on rising sales
28 February 2013
Off-price retailer The TJX Companies has seen its fourth-quarter profit jump 27% after increased consumer traffic led to a rise in sales.
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.
UK: TK Maxx settles Harris Tweed legal claim
16 January 2013
Retailer TK Maxx has settled out of court after being sued by The Harris Tweed Authority over alleged breaches of the hand-woven cloth’s trademark.
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.
just-style's most read stories this week...
4 January 2013
The most read stories on just-style this week include UK retail administrations jumping 6% in 2012, US Congress avoiding the "fiscal cliff", and TJX Companies acquiring Sierra Trading Post.
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: TJX acquires Sierra Trading Post for $200m
2 January 2013
Off-price retail group The TJX Companies has acquired online outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories retailer Sierra Trading Post for US$200m.
US: Labour violations found in LA garment factories
14 December 2012
Ten Los Angeles based garment contractors making clothes for retailers including Dillard's, Forever 21, Ross Stores and Urban Outfitters have been accused of serious labour violations.
Black Friday no match for Hurricane Sandy disruption
30 November 2012
Strong Black Friday week sales were no match for the disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy, as US retailers hope to make up lost sales in December.
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: TJX Companies lifts FY forecast after strong Q3
13 November 2012
Off-price retailer TJX Companies today (13 November) raised its full-year earnings guidance amid what it sees as "terrific opportunities for the holiday selling season and fourth quarter."
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.
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.
WRC 2012: Retailers need to focus on product
21 September 2012
A recent focus by retailers on growing their footprints through e-commerce and new stores has come at the expense of product, J Crew CEO Mickey Drexler and Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip Green said last night (21 September) at the World Retail Congress.
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: TJX raises FY EPS forecast on strong Q2
14 August 2012
Off price retailer TJX Companies has increased its full-year earnings forecast on the back of strong second-quarter results.
Sunshine and sales lift US retailers in July
3 August 2012
Lured by warm weather and promotions to clear summer merchandise, US shoppers hit the stores in July giving an overall boost to many apparel retailers - but the results shed little light on back-to-school spending plans.
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.
IRELAND: Retailers back code on children's clothes
12 July 2012
Ten high street retailers have backed new guidelines to prevent the sale and marketing of provocative and sexually-suggestive children's clothing in Ireland.
US retailers experience rocky June sales
6 July 2012
A number of US retailers have reported worse than expected June sales after experiencing rocky demand across the month.
