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Federated Department Stores Inc

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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.

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The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' September 2011 sales results.

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The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' July 2011 sales results.

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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.

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Department store retailer Macy's is to close 14 stores and make a raft of job cuts as it restructures its marketing and merchandise operations in a move designed to save US$140m starting this year.

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Department store retailer Macy's is to open its first store outside the US, with a location in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2018.

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Abercrombie & Fitch has hired Fran Horowitz from Ann Inc as president of its Hollister brand.

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Macy's says it is seeing "tangible results" from its adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as the department store retailer looks to build its omnichannel capabilities.

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Despite booking a 3.3% rise in second-quarter sales, department store retailer Macy's Inc today (13 August) lowered its full-year sales outlook, saying it was unable to make up the shortfall incurred during the first quarter when snowy weather kept shoppers away from its stores.

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Boston-based investment firm Berkshire Partners LLC has committed to invest $350m in innovative, high-growth retail and consumer businesses through a new company set up by Glen Senk, the former CEO of Urban Outfitters.

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US retailer Macy's is to invest US$170m in a new direct-to-consumer distribution centre in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, to support omni-channel growth.

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US department store retailer Macy's has revealed that Michael Gould, chairman and CEO of the Bloomingdale's brand, has stepped down after 22 years at the helm.

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US department store retailer Macy's has revealed that Michael Gould, chairman and CEO of the Bloomingdale's brand, has stepped down after 22 years at the helm.

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US department store retailer Macy's has cut its outlook for the full year and reported lower-than-expected second-quarter profits, after sales were hit by weaker consumer confidence.

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US department store retailer Macy's has today (15 May) booked a 19.9% increase in first-quarter profit on solid sales, despite the negative impact of unseasonably cool weather and weakened demand.

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Bloomingdale's has installed digital sizing stations from Me-Ality in five of its department stores to help women find the right sized jeans.

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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.

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US department store operator Macy's saw fourth quarter net profit fall on the back of debt related expenses, but offered an upbeat outlook for continued sales growth in 2013.

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Value apparel retailer Body Central has appointed Brian Woolf as its new chief executive officer, replacing Tom Stoltz who has served as interim CEO since August.

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Apparel maker Hampshire Group has inked a licensing agreement with OneAgency, which is part of The Trimera Group, to sell Scott James branded sportswear for men in Canada.

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Wedding dress retailer David's Bridal Inc is to be sold to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in a deal that values the company at $1.05bn and will see former Gap CEO Paul Pressler become its new chairman.

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Wedding dress retailer David's Bridal Inc is to be sold to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in a deal that values the company at $1.05bn and will see former Gap CEO Paul Pressler become its new chairman.

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Wedding dress retailer David's Bridal Inc is to be sold to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in a deal that values the company at $1.05bn and will see former Gap CEO Paul Pressler become its new chairman.

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US retailer Body Central has promoted executive vice president and CFO Tom Stoltz to the position of COO and interim CEO.

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US department store operator Macy's has lifted its full-year earnings forecast after its second-quarter net income surged on the back of strong revenue growth.

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US department store retailer Macy's share price dropped today (9 May), despite reporting a 38.2% increase in first-quarter net profit.

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Footwear firm Brown Shoe Co has promoted John Mazurk to the newly created role of president of the company's Healthy Living division, which includes Naturalizer, Dr Scholl's Shoes, LifeStride, Avia and Ryka brands.