Specialty Stores
Birks & Mayors Reports Lower Holiday Sales
Harmed by the slowdown in discretionary spending, jeweler Birks & Mayors Inc. reported that net sales during its holiday season decreased by 31 percent.
— Jan 23, 2009
Charlotte Russe to Explore Sale
Women’s apparel retailer Charlotte Russe reported a first-quarter loss on marginally higher sales.
— Jan 22, 2009
Southeast Retailers Adopt New Strategies
Afflicted by recession and consumer behavior ranging from frenzied to dismal, Southeast retailers are scrambling to stay afloat.
— Jan 22, 2009
Tibi Inks License for Japan
Tibi has signed a licensing agreement with the Japanese Marubeni Fashion Planning Corp.
— Jan 21, 2009
Roger Markfield Returns to AEO
American Eagle Outfitters has named Roger Markfield to the newly created position of vice chairman and executive creative director.
— Jan 16, 2009
Male Perspective
The top U.S. metro areas, with populations of more than one million, ranked by spending on men's apparel.
— Jan 15, 2009
Dallas Boutiques Dealing
With the Economy
To cope with the austerity sweeping through the economy, Dallas retailers are focusing this spring on lean inventories that pack a colorful and novel punch.
— Jan 15, 2009
