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Cautious US consumers weigh on January retail sales
3 February 2012
Post-holiday discounts helped many US retailers lift their sales in January, according to monthly figures released yesterday (2 February), but overall results were mixed as many consumers shopped cautiously amid the struggling economy.
US: Retailers' January 2012 sales roundup
2 February 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' January 2012 sales results.
US: Retailers' December 2011 sales roundup
5 January 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' December 2011 sales results.
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: Retailers' November 2011 sales roundup
1 December 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' November 2011 sales results.
US: Wet Seal Q3 profit jumps 42%
18 November 2011
Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc has booked a 42.3% hike in third quarter profit helped by better merchandise margins and a rise in sales.
US retail sales cool in October
4 November 2011
Growth in US same-store sales appeared to cool in October as weather and economic malaise weighed on retailers, putting extra pressure on businesses as they transition into the crucial holiday season.
US: Retailers' October 2011 sales roundup
3 November 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' October 2011 sales results.
September retail sales hint at holiday forecasts
7 October 2011
A strong end to the back-to-school shopping season and postponed demand following Hurricane Irene at the end of August contributed to the solid results rung up by many US retailers in September - but consumer caution continues to hang over holiday forecasts.
US: Retailers' September 2011 sales roundup
6 October 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' September 2011 sales results.
Spotlight on...Mobile commerce revamps retail
13 September 2011
Smartphones and tablet computers are changing the way consumers shop and gather information about products before they buy. And as their uptake accelerates, savvy retailers will need to ensure their mobile presence engages with consumers and builds loyalty. After all, price comparison engines are just a short click away, writes Petah Marian.
US: Retailers' August 2011 sales roundup
1 September 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' August 2011 sales results.
US: Wet Seal books 38% hike in Q2 profit
19 August 2011
Better-than-expected sales at its namesake and Arden B stores have helped lift teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc to a 37.5% jump in second quarter profit.
US: Retailers' July 2011 sales roundup
4 August 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' July 2011 sales results.
VIEWPOINT: US apparel retail sales shine in June
8 July 2011
While cold weather, storms and flooding dampened demand for spring and summer merchandise in May, US apparel retailers rebounded with a better than expected performance in June after a combination of lower gas prices, sunshine and deep discounting encouraged shoppers to hit the stores.
US: Retailers' June 2011 sales roundup
7 July 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' June 2011 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US: Delia's hires Dyan Jozwick as president
17 June 2011
Teen apparel retailer has appointed Dyan Jozwick as president of its Delia's brand responsible for the brand's merchandise in its stores, catalogue and website.
US retailers see only modest sales gains in May
3 June 2011
After receiving a late Easter boost to sales last month, it was perhaps inevitable that US apparel retailers would see only modest sales gains in May, with many blaming cold weather, storms and flooding for dampening demand for spring and summer merchandise.
US: Retailers' May 2011 sales roundup
2 June 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' May 2011 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US: Wet Seal Q1 profit surges 158%
20 May 2011
First quarter profit at The Wet Seal Inc has more than doubled thanks to higher sales and lower interest charges, but the teen clothing retailer said marketing costs would eat into second quarter earnings.
Late Easter helps US apparel retailers in April
6 May 2011
US retailers' April sales were lifted by this year's late Easter which shifted holiday selling into the month and provided a much-needed boost to revenues, but worries continue to persist over the impact of higher fuel prices.
US: Retailers' April 2011 sales roundup
5 May 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' April 2011 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US retail sales solid in March despite late Easter
8 April 2011
US retailers weathered all manner of obstacles - including chilly weather, the late Easter holiday and higher fuel prices - to top downbeat March forecasts, according to results posted yesterday (7 April), as shoppers continued to head to the stores to spend.
US: Retailers' March 2011 sales roundup
7 April 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' March 2011 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US: Wet Seal Q4 sales overshadowed by profit drop
25 March 2011
Teen retailer The Wet Seal Inc has booked fourth quarter sales growth in both its Wet Seal and Arden B, but profit for the period was overshadowed by tough comparisons with a large tax benefit in the prior-year period.
US: Wet Seal taps Ken Seipel as COO
22 March 2011
The Wet Seal Inc has hired former Old Navy executive Ken Seipel as its new president and chief operating officer to steer the next phase of growth at the teen apparel retailer.
US retail sales maintained momentum in February
7 March 2011
Sales at US apparel retailers continued to trend upwards in February as the warmer weather enticed shoppers out in search of spring merchandise and clearance bargains. But while February's same-store sales results largely followed in the footsteps of a buoyant January, rising fuel and food prices may well dampen demand in the months ahead, industry observers warned.
US: Retailers' February 2011 sales roundup
3 March 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' February 2011 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US retailers weathered the storms in January
4 February 2011
US apparel retailers managed to shrug off the harsh winter weather seen across many parts of the country in January, posting surprisingly strong revenue gains in a climate that many observers feared would put consumer spending on ice.
US: American Apparel taps Luttrell as new CFO
4 February 2011
Beleaguered US retailer American Apparel has named John Luttrell as its new chief financial officer, taking over from Adrian Kowalewski who will become executive vice president of corporate strategy.
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