Wet Seal Inc - apparel and textile industry company news 
US: Wet Seal lifts lifts Q1 outlook on sales growth
10 May 2013
Teen clothing retailer The Wet Seal has lifted its first-quarter guidance because of better-than-expected sales and margins during the period.
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.
US: Bebe appoints Glusac as chief merchandising officer
4 April 2013
US clothing brand Bebe has appointed Katrina Glusac as chief merchandising officer.
US: The Wet Seal spirals to big Q4 loss
22 March 2013
Speciality retailer The Wet Seal posted substantial losses for the fourth quarter and full year, impacted by falling sales and restructuring charges.
US: Body Central reshuffles merchandising team
26 February 2013
US value apparel retailer Body Central has announced a series of executive appointments across its merchandising and e-commerce departments.
US: Bogart returns to lead Bebe design and development
20 February 2013
Brigitte Bogart is re-joining US women's wear retailer Bebe Stores after an absence of more than three years, to the newly-created role of executive vice president of design and product development.
US: Wet Seal SVP store operations resigns
12 February 2013
US teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal has announced the resignation of Barbara Cook, its senior vice president of store operations, after less than two years in the post.
2013 off to a strong start for US retailers
8 February 2013
2013 got off to a strong start for US clothing and footwear retailers in January, with many reporting their best performance since September 2011.
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: Wet Seal cuts jobs and costs, president resigns
4 February 2013
The Wet Seal has parted company with its president and chief operating officer Ken Seipel and 35 other employees as the teen apparel retailer implements a number of cost-saving initiatives.
US: Wet Seal appoints Goodman as CEO
8 January 2013
US based teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal has named board member John Goodman as its new CEO, replacing Susan McGalla who left the company at the end of July last year.
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: 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.
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: Shoppers out in record numbers for Black Friday weekend
26 November 2012
A record 247m shoppers visited US stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 226m last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
US: The Wet Seal swings to third-quarter loss
16 November 2012
The Wet Seal has swung to a third-quarter loss after legal costs, impairment charges and falling sales hurt the teen apparel retailer.
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: 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: Wet Seal reveals U-turn as directors resign
8 October 2012
Teen retailer The Wet Seal has settled its proxy battle with dissident shareholder Clinton Group as its chairman and three directors have stepped down from the board.
US: Wet Seal chief merchandising chief to join True Religion
8 October 2012
The chief merchandising officer of teen retailer The Wet Seal Harriet Sustarsic has resigned to join luxury jeanswear business True Religion.
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.
US: Wet Seal urges shareholders to reject Clinton's plans
4 October 2012
The Wet Seal has yet again urged its shareholders to reject Clinton Group's efforts to replace experienced board members with directors who allegedly lack the relevant experience.
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: Wet Seal lifts Q3 comparable sales target
3 October 2012
Teen retailer The Wet Seal has lifted its comparable store sales forecast for the third quarter driven by its focus on a fast fashion strategy.
US: Wet Seal raises concerns about shareholder motives
1 October 2012
The Wet Seal has urged its shareholders to reject Clinton Group's efforts to replace experienced directors with less qualified members during what the company described as a "critical time".
US: Clinton Group hits back at Wet Seal
28 September 2012
The Clinton Group has lashed back at claims by US teen retailer The Wet Seal that it has been supported by two proxy advisers to keep its board.
US: Proxy advisers back Wet Seal in board battle
27 September 2012
The battle for control of troubled US teen clothing retailer The Wet Seal continues, with two proxy advisers recommending shareholders reject Clinton Group's efforts to replace six of its board members.
US: Wet Seal urges against rebel shareholder's plans
25 September 2012
Teen fashion retailer The Wet Seal Inc is has urged its shareholders to reject efforts by dissident investor Clinton Group to replace experienced board members - and says it has taken "positive steps" to address their concerns.
US: Wet Seal adds directors and drops rights plan
21 September 2012
Teen fashion retailer The Wet Seal Inc has ended a "poison pill" shareholder rights plan recently adopted to defend itself against potential takeovers, and says it hopes to reach a "reasonable compromise" with dissident stockholder Clinton Group.
US: Wet Seal urges shareholders to postpone board change
7 September 2012
The Wet Seal has called on shareholders to postpone making a decision on calls by the Clinton Group to replace its board before the holiday season.
