US: Destination Maternity posts 37% slump in Q4 profit

Author: Leonie Barrie | 18 November 2011

Despite a 37% slump in fourth quarter profit, maternity wear retailer Destination Maternity Corporation said it still managed to beat the lower end of its forecasts - and sees growth in the year ahead, even though sales are already trending below plan.

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