The apparel and accessories industry is heavily dependent upon consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.
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September 2 - News
You would be forgiven for thinking that there's little in this world more fickle than the fashion whims of teenagers -- although the recent clothing choices made by 20-year-old...
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August 28 - News
In the financial world, there are tons of methods market participants can use to watch Mr. Market. Two of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
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August 28 - News
To many investors, hedge funds are viewed as delayed, outdated financial tools of a period lost to current times.
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August 26 - News
In today’s marketplace, there are many metrics market participants can use to monitor their holdings.
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August 26 - News
Now, according to many market players, hedge funds are perceived as bloated, outdated financial vehicles of a period lost to current times.
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August 26 - News
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are plenty of gauges market participants can use to watch publicly traded companies.
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August 22 - News
Readying to release its 2014 second-quarter earnings, hip retailer Urban Outfitters, Inc.
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August 19 - News
Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) suffered a public relations disaster earlier this year.
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August 17 - News
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) plunged recently after the teen apparel retailer reported a sour second-quarter forecast that fell woefully short of analyst expectations...
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August 12 - News
In March, Limited Brands changed its name to Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LTD) as a temporary measure.
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August 9 - News
Being a long-term investor, a short-term plunge in the stock price caused by sluggish quarterly earnings could represent a good investment opportunity.
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August 8 - News
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN)' stock price has increased by 54% in the last year.
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August 8 - News
According to Barron’s, FBR Capital Markets has rated three specialty retail and apparel businesses, including The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS), Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) and Hanesbrands...
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August 6 - News
One of the main things that I look for in assessing an investment opportunity is consistency. Limited Brands, Inc.
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August 6 - News
Several U.S.-based retailers are struggling in key markets such as North America and Europe due to a rough economic environment which is leading to poor store traffic.
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August 5 - News
Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR)'s stock price has increased by 53% since the beginning of this year.
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July 30 - News
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) is a specialty retailer that offers a wide range of casual apparel for men, women and kids.
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July 26 - News
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) is a very distinctive company engaged in selling many different types of clothing for men, women, and children.
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July 24 - News
Shares of The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) have increased by 61.76% in the last year.
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July 22 - News
When Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced its recent organizational restructure, the company laid out the specific reasons for the move.
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July 17 - News
Retail sales were up in June, according to the Commerce Department, but not as much as everyone had expected.
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July 17 - News
Recently on Barron’s, Janney Capital Markets expressed its bullish view on June retail same-store sales growth.
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July 17 - News
I don't buy poorly made clothes anymore. There was a time when I thought that saving a buck was worth it, but now I've moved into the "quality comes first" phase of my life.
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July 5 - News
I believe the most commonly used non-GAAP term in the financial industry is the metric of EBITDA.
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July 3 - News
Its stock is up 55% in the last year. It beat sales expectations and has announced plans to expand globally.
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July 2 - News
Does your bride sport RayBan aviators and a Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) watch? Has she been buying more Victoria's Secret underwear of late? These are favorite brands...
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July 2 - News
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) has improved its inventory, made significant progress with online and mobile marketing, and it’s planning an aggressive expansion.
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July 2 - News
More shoppers are using their mobile devices to research prices and products before making a purchase, Google reported on June 12.
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June 27 - News
In what I suppose was meant to be a hilarious stunt, Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) posted a fake CEO job listingon its website.
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June 26 - News
Investing ethically has always been a dilemma for many people.
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June 19 - News
In business, there’s a distinction between a company that is quirky and one that is utterly foolish.
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June 18 - News
Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) experienced a huge price decline of more than 17.5% – to more than $67.80 per share – in only one trading day.
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June 17 - News
Over the last few years yoga pants have taken the country by storm as the apparel made its way into all aspects of life.
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June 13 - News
The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) is easily one of the better performers in the apparel retail industry.
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June 12 - News
Occasionally, The Economist will post high-level positions in the back of its pages for CEOs, finance ministers, or the like -- anyone interested in running a massive yogawear...
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June 12 - News
If you're looking for a job, I have good news for you: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings increased in April by 6.6% over the same month last...
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June 12 - News
Imagine that you own stock in a company that is about to report its quarterly earnings.
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June 11 - News
You want to invest in that ball bearing company that no one else seems to know about.
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June 10 - News
We all love to find a nice reliable company to sink some hard-earned cash into, but sometimes the cards don't fall in our favor.
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June 10 - News
Next Monday, Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) will release its latest quarterly results.
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June 7 - News
After a string of disappointing results from several large US fashion retailers, some investors are questioning the industry's prospects.
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June 7 - News
On Monday, The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced details of its global expansion plans.
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June 6 - News
On Friday, Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE:CBK) will release its latest quarterly results.
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June 6 - News
This is a tale of five teenage girls at Wall Street High School. Each one was known for her clothes, and setting the standard for fashion at WSHS.
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June 6 - News
Back in March, things fell apart for Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU).
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June 5 - News
Last week, Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) announced its first-quarter results, and expectations were exceeded.
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June 5 - News
At a premium of slightly more than 50%, it's not surprising that salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE:CRM)'s decision to acquire cloud marketing specialist ExactTarget Inc (NYSE:ET) wasn...
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June 5 - News
Of all the segments of the retail apparel sector, the teen and young adults sector is one of the most brutal. These retailers, which include Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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June 3 - News
