Archive for Apparel & Department


Oct 28, 2019
DATATRAC: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores – October 2019
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Personnel Updates • Gap Inc. (232) announced the appointment of Mary Beth Laughton as President and CEO of Athleta. • JCPenney Company, Inc. (68) announced that Laurie Wilson will join the company as Senior VP, Planning and Allocation and Pricing. The retailer […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep 30, 2019
Nothing Lasts Forever
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Forever 21 has officially announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The fast fashion retailer obtained $275 million in financing from its existing JPMorgan Chase lenders as well as $75 million new capital from TPG Sixth Street Partners […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sep 23, 2019
DATATRAC: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores – September 2019
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Personnel Updates • Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (71) announced Daniel Le Vesconte as Group VP overseeing the company’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, and Olga Wu as Group VP overseeing the company’s Asia-Pacific region. • Duluth Trading Company (45) announced that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug 26, 2019
DATATRAC: Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores – August 2019
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Personnel Updates • Altar’d State (37) has named Kim Parr to the newly created position of VP Merchandising for A’Beautiful Soul. • Blue Nile Inc. (76) has announced the appointment of Sean Kell as CEO. • Chico’s FAS Inc. (159) […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug 12, 2019
Embracing Brand Disloyalty
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Traditionally name brands were top-selling products in the apparel industry. In the 90’s having a logo emblazoned across your chest, or down your pant leg meant you were cool, and you knew which brands to purchase. This way of thinking […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…


Jul 16, 2019
Charlie Has Lost Its Charm
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Jul 8, 2019
Subscription Service Promises Opportunity
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Jun 17, 2019
Stepping Outside the Box
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Jun 10, 2019
A Bright Light in the Retail Market
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May 21, 2019
May 20, 2019
Tariffs to Impact Macy’s Customers
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May 15, 2019
Sporting Apparel: A Front Runner for the Industry
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Apr 17, 2019
A Better Fit for Charlotte Russe
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Mar 11, 2019
Foot Locker Won the Fourth Quarter and Kept Going
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Feb 22, 2019
Taking Stock of Store Closings
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Feb 7, 2019
Jan 29, 2019
A Whole Lot More Dry Goods from Von Maur in 2019
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Jan 15, 2019
Jan 8, 2019
Breaking News: Sears Lives to Fight another Day
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Dec 26, 2018
UNTUCKit Shooting for $600 Million, Doubled Stores
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Dec 12, 2018
Oct 23, 2018
Michael Kors Acquires Versace, Gets New Name
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Oct 10, 2018
Belk Leverages Southern Strategy with New Beauty Line
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Aug 29, 2018
Walmart.com Expands Brand Offerings via Moosejaw
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Aug 15, 2018
JCPenney Doubling Down on the Baby Business
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Jul 30, 2018
Ranking the Top 10 Clothing Stores in the US
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Jul 11, 2018
Kroger to Launch Its Own Apparel Brand
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Jun 27, 2018
PacSun and Eddie Bauer Find a New Home – Of Sorts
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Nov 1, 2017
Ranking the Top Department Stores
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Oct 11, 2017
Uniqlo
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Sep 25, 2017
Bon-Ton Struggles: Time to Ditch the Amazon Lockers?
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Sep 12, 2017
Kohl's Corporation
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Aug 23, 2017
Q3-2017 CSG Apparel Industry Dashboard
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Aug 9, 2017
Bonobos
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Jul 26, 2017
CSG Apparel Retailer Rankings
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Jul 12, 2017
Company Snapshot: Forever 21 Inc.
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Jun 28, 2017
rue21, Macy’s & More: Charting 3,600+ Closings
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Jun 14, 2017
CSG Snapshot: Coach Inc.
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May 24, 2017
New Apparel Listings: The Antidote to Store Closings
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May 10, 2017
CSG Snapshot: The Gymboree Corp.
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Apr 26, 2017
Stage Stores, Inc.: Gordmans Added to the Mix
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Apr 12, 2017
CSG Snapshot: Payless ShoeSource Inc.
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Mar 29, 2017
JCPenney: Interactive Store-Closings Map
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Mar 8, 2017
CSG Snapshot: American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
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Feb 22, 2017
Payless: Store Counts and Closings
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Feb 8, 2017
CSG Snapshot: Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.
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Jan 25, 2017
Holidays Unkind to Department Stores
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Jan 11, 2017
CSG Snapshot: TechStyle Fashion Group
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Dec 28, 2016
Caleres Tries Allen Edmonds on for Size
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Dec 14, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Ross Stores Inc.
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Nov 23, 2016
Ranking the Top Family and Children’s Retailers
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Nov 8, 2016
CSG Snapshot: rue21
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Oct 26, 2016
Bass Pro Shop’s Cabela’s Acquisition by the Numbers
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Oct 12, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Francesca’s Holdings Corp.
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Sep 28, 2016
Sears Holdings: Closings Continue
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Sep 13, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Signet Jewelers Limited
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Aug 24, 2016
Alex and Ani: Positive Energy Fuels Growth
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Aug 10, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Urban Outfitters Inc.
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Jul 27, 2016
Jul 12, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Gap Inc.
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Jun 22, 2016
Ralph Lauren Corporation and the Factory Outlet Scene
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Jun 8, 2016
CSG Snapshot: The Marmaxx Group
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May 26, 2016
Gloom and Doom at Sears and Kmart
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May 11, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Lululemon Athletica Inc.
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Apr 27, 2016
Tough Times for Teen Retailers of the Past
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Apr 13, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.
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Mar 9, 2016
CSG Snapshot: Kohl’s Corporation
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Feb 23, 2016
Company Snapshot: L.L. Bean Inc.
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Feb 10, 2016
American Apparel Emerges from Bankruptcy
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Jan 27, 2016
Company Snapshot: Finish Line Inc.
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Jan 13, 2016
A Dozen Acquisitions in 2015
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Dec 16, 2015
Nov 24, 2015
Company Snapshot: American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
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Nov 11, 2015
Simon Opens Tampa Premium Outlets
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Oct 28, 2015
Company Snapshot: Ascena Retail Group Inc.
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Oct 14, 2015
American Apparel Restructuring
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Sep 23, 2015
Company Snapshot: Carhartt, Inc.
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Sep 9, 2015
Primark Making its U.S. Debut
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Aug 26, 2015
Company Snapshot: Bass Pro Shops
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Aug 12, 2015
Jul 29, 2015
Company Snapshot: Academy Sports + Outdoors
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Jul 15, 2015
Apparel, Accessories, and Athletes
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Jun 24, 2015
Company Snapshot: Zara USA Inc.
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Jun 10, 2015
L Brands' Half Century Man
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May 27, 2015
Company Snapshot: Nordstrom Inc.
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May 13, 2015
Apr 29, 2015
Company Snapshot: Fredericks of Hollywood Group
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Apr 15, 2015
Cache is Cashing Out
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Mar 25, 2015
Company Snapshot: Bealls Inc.
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Mar 11, 2015
Retail Pay: Giving America a Raise
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Feb 25, 2015
Company Snapshot: Tiffany & Co.
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Feb 11, 2015
The Big Book is Back
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Jan 28, 2015
Company Snapshot: Victoria's Secret Stores
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Jan 14, 2015
Out With the Old, In With the Who?
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Dec 24, 2014
Company Snapshot: Boot Barn Inc.
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Dec 10, 2014
Nov 25, 2014
Company Snapshot: Ascena Retail Group
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Nov 11, 2014
Rue 21 and Higher
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Oct 29, 2014
Company Snapshot: Plato's Closet
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Oct 14, 2014
Retailers are Thinking Inside the Box
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Sep 24, 2014
Company Snapshot: Lululemon
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Sep 9, 2014
Surf Expo 2014
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Aug 26, 2014
Company Snapshot: Michael Kors
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Aug 13, 2014
We're Seeing Dots Again
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Jul 29, 2014
Company Snapshot: Tilly's
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Jul 16, 2014
Back-to-School Shopping
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Jun 23, 2014
Company Snapshot: Crocs
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Jun 11, 2014
Coldwater Creek Will Soon Warm-up
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May 27, 2014
Company Snapshot: Golfsmith
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Apr 23, 2014
Company Snapshot: Urban Outfitters Inc.
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Apr 9, 2014
Urban Outfitters Announces its Newest Arrival
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Mar 26, 2014
Company Snapshot: H & M Hennes & Mauritz LP
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Mar 12, 2014
Fast Fashion Train
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Feb 26, 2014
Company Snapshot: Hot Mama
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Feb 12, 2014
Shop While You Eat, or Eat While You Shop?
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Jan 29, 2014
Company Snapshot: Vanity, Inc.
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Jan 15, 2014
Dec 17, 2013
Company Snapshot: Charming Charlie
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Dec 11, 2013
Moves Made in 2013
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Nov 27, 2013
Company Snapshot: Under Armour Inc.
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Nov 12, 2013
Uniq Experience, Lo Prices
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Oct 23, 2013
Company Snapshot: Ross Stores Inc.
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Oct 9, 2013
Juicy Couture Gets Squeezed
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Sep 30, 2013
Company Snapshot: American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
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Sep 11, 2013
Black & Denim Brings Business To Ybor
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Aug 28, 2013
Company Snapshot: Kohl's Corporation
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Aug 14, 2013
Another Big Fish Added to the Pond
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Jul 24, 2013
Company Snapshot: David's Bridal
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Jul 11, 2013
Jun 26, 2013
Company Snapshot: Fredericks of Hollywood Group
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Jun 13, 2013
Stuart, Steven and Jimmy
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May 29, 2013
Company Snapshot: Rainbow Apparel Co.
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May 8, 2013
Look Who’s New
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Apr 24, 2013
What's New with Holt Renfrew
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Apr 10, 2013
Company Snapshot: Lilly Pulitzer Inc.
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Mar 27, 2013
Company Snapshot: Rue 21 Inc.
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Mar 13, 2013
25 Years of Growth at Stage Stores Inc.
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Mar 1, 2013
Company Snapshot: Dillard's Inc.
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Feb 20, 2013
Limited Brands: A Look at 50 Years
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Jan 30, 2013
Company Snapshot: Winmark Corporation
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Jan 16, 2013
REI Celebrates 75 years
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Dec 24, 2012
Company Snapshot: The TJX Companies Inc.
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Dec 19, 2012
Dec 12, 2012
Happy Birthday to the Bean!
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Nov 21, 2012
Company Snapshot: Foot Locker Inc.
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Nov 14, 2012
Nov 7, 2012
Retailers Enhance Apparel Product Offerings
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Oct 16, 2012
Oct 12, 2012
Exclusive Lines Fuel the Competition
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Sep 14, 2012
Sep 14, 2012
Rue21 on its way to 1,000 Store Openings
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Aug 23, 2012
Company Snapshot: Casual Male Retail Group Inc.
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Aug 19, 2012
Aug 16, 2012
Jul 30, 2012
J.C. Penney Selects Oracle
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Jul 27, 2012
Company Snapshot: True Religion Apparel Inc.
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Jul 23, 2012
Jul 17, 2012
Jun 22, 2012
Company Snapshot: Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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Jun 12, 2012
Jun 8, 2012
Company Snapshot: JCPenney
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May 24, 2012
May 15, 2012
Major Mergers Ahead
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May 7, 2012
Company Snapshot: Fashion Star Edition
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Apr 18, 2012
Charming Shoppes is Getting Rid of the Bugs
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Apr 17, 2012
Mar 27, 2012
Company Snapshot: Francesca’s Holdings Corp.
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Mar 16, 2012
Apparel Specialty Stores and Department Stores
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Mar 14, 2012
Has Lululemon Found Their Niche?
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Feb 29, 2012
Company Snapshot: Gap Inc.
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Jan 13, 2012
Apparel Specialty and Department Stores eUpdate
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Dec 21, 2011
Nov 22, 2011
Filene’s Basement Files Again?
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Nov 15, 2011
Nov 4, 2011
Company Snapshots – Dots LLC
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Oct 26, 2011
Apparel Companies to Watch: A Follow-Up Report
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Oct 17, 2011
Apparel and Department Stores Updates
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Sep 23, 2011
Department Stores and Apparel Industry Updates
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Sep 15, 2011
Aug 29, 2011
Company Snapshot: Ascena Retail Group
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Aug 22, 2011
Department Stores and Apparel Industry Alerts
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Aug 16, 2011
Back to School Strikes Again
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Jul 20, 2011
Jul 14, 2011
Hiring or Firing?
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Jun 22, 2011
Specialty Apparel Companies in the News
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Jun 17, 2011
May 15, 2011
Department Stores and Apparel Industry Alerts
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