Apparel NewsApparel news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Biggest retailer raises outlook- August 15, 2008 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. raised its full-year earnings forecast Thursday after second-quarter profit rose more than expected, helped by tight inventory controls and a renewed focus on low prices that is attracting ...http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/biggest-retailer-raises-outlook?fromrss=1 Nordstrom's 2Q profits decline 21 percent- August 15, 2008 Upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc. reported a 21 percent drop in second-quarter profit on Thursday and cut its full-year forecast as its affluent consumers pull back on fashions in a tough economy.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/nordstroms-2q-profits-decline-21-percent?fro... Polo Ralph Lauren to launch shopping by cell phone- August 14, 2008 Is the tech-savvy fashionista ready to shop by mobile phone Polo Ralph Lauren Corp hopes so.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/polo-ralph-lauren-to-launch-shopping-by-cell... Higher sales boost Urban Outfitters 2Q results- August 14, 2008 Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. on Thursday said second-quarter profit rose 79 percent, helped by cost cutting and higher sales at its three store concepts.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/higher-sales-boost-urban-outfitters-2q-resul... Skechers tries to acquire Heelys for $143 million- August 14, 2008 Skechers USA Inc. raised its once-rebuffed buyout offer for Heelys Inc. on Wednesday as the popular sneaker company tried to acquire the maker of wheeled shoes for children.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/skechers-tries-to-acquire-heelys-for-143-mil... Earnings Preview: J.C. Penney To Report Fiscal 2Q- August 14, 2008 J.C. Penney Co. reports earnings for the second quarter on Friday before the market opens.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/earnings-preview-j-c-penney-to-report-fiscal... Macy's Sees Slight Drop in 2Q Profits- August 14, 2008 The Associated Press 1 comment The entrance to Macy's department store is seen Tuesday, Aug.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/macys-sees-slight-drop-in-2q-profits?fromrss... Christine Beauchamp Named President of Ann Taylor Stores- August 13, 2008 Ann Taylor Stores Corp. has named Christine Beauchamp president of its Ann Taylor stores division, effective immediately.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/christine-beauchamp-named-president-of-ann-t... Liz Claiborne swings to 2Q loss; cuts outlook- August 13, 2008 Liz Claiborne Inc. is reporting that it swung to a loss in the second quarter from a year ago as the apparel company's results were hampered by the selling off of several brands and an overall sales declines in ...http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/liz-claiborne-swings-to-2q-loss-cuts-outlook... Gildan Activewear revenue soars in Q3- August 13, 2008 MONTREAL Gildan Activewear Inc. saw its revenue rise by 30.8 per cent in its latest quarter, due to a combination of higher prices, higher volume and the acquisition of the V.I. Prewett sock business.http://www.topix.net/business/apparel/2008/08/gildan-activewear-revenue-soars-in-q3?fromrs... |