Los Angeles, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group Inc. announced today (January 4, 2017) that Macy’s, Inc., has appointed CBRE to help with the national disposition of a portion of the stores that Macy’s has announced it will be closing.
“This partnership brings together two industry leaders, each with more than 100 years of…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR), a specialty retail apparel company, today (Jan. 4, 2017) announced that the Company will present at the 19th Annual ICR Conference held at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The presentation…
JCPenney completes sale of its Home Office campus in Plano, Texas to Dreien Opportunity Partners, LLC for $353 million
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today (January 3, 2017) that it has completed the sale of its Home Office building and surrounding 45 acres of land…
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) ("Xcel" or the "Company"), a brand management and media company, today ( Jan. 03, 2017) announced Robert W. D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Seth Burroughs, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Treasury, will present at the 2017 ICR Conference.
The presentation will…
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) today (Jan. 03, 2017) announced that management will be presenting at the 19th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, January 10th at 4:00pm Eastern Time.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available at the Company's investor relations website: http://ir.sequentialbrandsgroup.com.
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Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Jan-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The unaudited year 2016 retail turnover (including VAT) of Apranga Group reached EUR 214.2 million, and has increased by 7.7% comparing to 2015.
In 2016 the retail turnover of Apranga Group in Lithuania was EUR 126.8 million, and increased by 4.9% year-on-year. In 2016 the retail turnover of…
Highly Respected Global Executive Brings Significant Experience Driving Growth and Innovation for Iconic Consumer Brands
DODGEVILLE, Wis., 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE) today (Dec. 19, 2016) announced that its Board of Directors has named Jerome Griffith to be the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Griffith is a highly respected global executive with…
Milan, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Prada strengthens its presence in Japan by opening a new space inside Narita International Airport’s Terminal 2.
Occupying a total surface area of some 200 square metres, the store houses the women’s and men’s leather goods and accessories collections.
The façade, on three sides, is clad in black Marquinia marble, framing…
Milan (Italy), 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Luxottica Group (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX) today (December 22, 2016) announced the renewal of an exclusive license agreement with Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under certain Ralph Lauren brands, including Polo and Ralph Lauren. The ten-year…
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Dec-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the coming spring, we will open the doors to BESTSELLER Rømerhus in the centre of Aarhus.
Rømerhus was established in 1895 at one of the most attractive locations in Aarhus. Over the years, the property has been the home of several clothing stores and specialty shops and…
Debenhams launches Nine by Savannah Miller ‘Athleisure’ range
London, 2016-Dec-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Introducing Debenhams first ‘Athleisure’ range, January 2017 sees the launch of the Nine by Savannah Miller ‘Athleisure’ range available exclusively at Debenhams.
Taking inspiration from classic ballet shapes and colour palettes the Nine by Savannah Miller collection celebrates Savannah’s bohemian style. From…
LONDON, 2016-Dec-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of New Look is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Collyer as Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.
Richard was formerly Group Finance Director and has been performing the CFO role on an interim basis since March 2016.
Richard joined New Look in 2008 and has performed…
CINCINNATI, 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) announced today (Dec. 19, 2016) that Cheryl Heinonenhas been named executive vice president of corporate communications for Macy’s, Inc., effective Jan. 9, 2017.
Heinonen, a leading communications and public affairs professional, will be responsible for corporate communications (both internal and external), corporate giving, corporate social responsibility,…
Washington, 2016-Dec-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today (December 19, 2016) announced that it will name Nike Chairman, President and CEO Mark Parker “The Visionary,” a new honor intended to recognize outstanding retail industry leaders, during the 2017 NRF Foundation Gala January 15 in New York City.
“There aren’t many trailblazers like…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2016-Dec-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stein Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMRT) announced today (Dec. 15, 2016 ) that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per common share, payable on January 13, 2017 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 30, 2016.
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The first 400 people in every store receive a free gift card valued between $5 and $500
MILWAUKEE, 2016-Dec-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores, is spreading the joy this holiday season by giving customers a special bonus when they shop…
JACK & JONES and SELECTED Brand Director Morten Mortensen to leave the company
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Dec-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — After 27 years, JACK & JONES and SELECTED Brand Director Morten Mortensen hands over the torch to his management team.
“Morten has been a large part of BESTSELLER for more than 27 years, where he has…
LONDON, 2016-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) announces that, after serving six years as Chairman, Robert Swannell has informed the M&S Board that he intends to retire in 2017. Senior Independent Director Vindi Banga will now lead a process to identify and appoint the next M&S Chairman and Robert…
Zara opens store in the commercial epicenter of Barcelona
Arteixo, Spain, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Number 5, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona's tourist and commercial epicentre, is the square selected by Zara for the opening - today (08/12/2016) - of one of its most emblematic stores. In a 1930s property which has been fully refurbished…
This January, a young, promising Danish athlete will be awarded “BESTSELLER’s Olympic Hope”. Find out who’s nominated for this year’s award.
BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER presents the award ‘BESTSELLER’s Olympic Hope’ 2016 as part of our Olympic partnership with the Sports Confederation of Denmark. The award is given to a young,…
New Albany, Ohio, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a global retailer of casual luxury apparel and accessories under the Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister and abercrombie kids brands, today (December 8, 2016) proudly announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),…
UNIQLO to debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at uniqlo.com
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today (2016.12.08) announces that it will debut HEATTECH Ultra Warm innerwear at stores in Japan and at the uniqlo.com online store on December 19. UNIQLO developed this pinnacle of its HEATTECH line for people…
Total net sales increased 5.0%; comparable store sales decreased 2.0%
Operating income of $146.3 million compared to $155.9 million in fiscal 2015; adjusted operating income of $148.6 million
Diluted EPS of $0.37 compared to $0.37 in fiscal 2015; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.40
Management provides updated guidance for fiscal 2016 adjusted diluted…
NEW YORK, 2016-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) is pleased to announce Christina Caruso as Creative Director for the Judith Ripka brands.
With 15 years of experience in fashion accessory and jewelry design, Caruso joins the team to collaborate with Chief Designer, Judith Ripka on all Judith Ripka labels and further extensions…
Marin Minamiya Japan's Youngest Everest Summiteer becomes UNIQLO's first female Global Brand Ambassador
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — UNIQLO today announces that it has appointed Marin Minamiya as its first female Global Brand Ambassador. She was 19 when summiting Mt. Everest in May this year as the youngest Japanese national to achieve this feat.…
Consolidated retail sales increased 28.6% to $3.3 billion from $2.6 billion a year ago
Digital sales at Legacy HBC grew 12.9% on a constant currency comparable basis
Inventory levels on a comparable basis declined approximately 2% from a year ago as a result of the Company's disciplined focus on this area
Adjusted…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today (12/05/2016) announced that Weddington Way, a social shopping platform for wedding parties, will join the company.
Weddington Way built a digital first, data driven shopping destination distinguished by a virtual showroom that fosters communication and coordination across geographically dispersed bridal parties. The online boutique…
MIGROS: ZARA ZIEHT INS SHOPPYLAND
Schönbühl, Switzerland , 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das internationale Modelabel Zara wird nächstes Jahr eine Filiale im Einkaufs-center Shoppyland in Schönbühl BE eröffnen.
Prominenter Zuwachs für das grösste Shoppingcenter der Region Bern: Mit Zara erhält das Shoppyland in Schönbühl im Sommer 2017 eine weitere Top-Marke. Zara ist eine internationale Erfolgsgeschichte. Das…
Net sales decreased 7% to $506.1 million.
Diluted EPS was $0.15, including a $0.04 net tax benefit.
Total inventory was down 6%.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR), a specialty retail apparel company, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2016. These results, which cover the…
Debenhams reveals designers for its Spring Summer 2017 collection
Denmark London, 2016-Dec-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams celebrates its designer credentials for Spring Summer 2017, with a portfolio of iconic designers creating premium design and affordable fashion to the high street. Debenhams’ Red Herring and Debut brands continue to sit alongside designer names and deliver…