Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
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Shoppers Filling Online Carts May Propel Holiday Season for Macy's, Gap Oct 21, 2009
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Web sites run by Gap Inc. and may prop up retail sales this holiday season as discounts and online improvements drive more shoppers to their computers. Macys reported a 15 percent increase in online sales for the month of September, compared with a 2. (Bloomberg -- US)
H&M Same-Store Sales Continue Falling Oct 16, 2009
H-Store Sales Continue Falling (Gap Inc. (GPS), (HM-B.SK), (ITX.MC), (ES014839), (SE000010), (US364760)) at SmartMoney ... H&M, the world's third-largest clothing retailer by revenue behind U.S.-based Gap Inc. (GPS) and Spain's Inditex SA (ITX.MC), said same-store sales fell 8% in September from a year earlier, missing analysts' forecasts for a 7% sales drop in stores open more than one year. (SmartMoney)
Gap to return to TV ads, expand into China Oct 16, 2009
NEW YORK - The apparel retailer Gap Inc. on Thursday announced plans to return to television advertising in November for its namesake brand, after a two-year hiatus, and said it will continue to expand internationally ... The goal now is to "gain and grow market share," said Glenn Murphy, chairman and CEO of San Francisco-based Gap Inc., in an address at the company's investors meeting, broadcast over the Web. (MSNBC -- Business)
Retail Sales in U.S. Probably Fell After `Cash for Clunkers' Plan Expired Oct 14, 2009
At the same time, same-store sales declined at , the second-biggest U.S. department-store chain, and at Gap Inc., the owner of Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy stores. People will maintain more of a thrifty kind of approach to expenditures than they have in the past, , co- founder of Home Depot Inc., said in an Oct. 8 speech in Atlanta, where the largest home-improvement retailer is based. (Bloomberg -- US)
Scottsdale lands another H&M store Oct 14, 2009
Competitors: Gap Inc., Inditex (Zara). Revenue: About $14 billion for 2009. (AZCentral -- Business)
Related: Retailers see sales begin to recover in September Oct 10, 2009
Gap Inc., dragged down by sluggish sales at its namesake stores and Banana Republic, posted a 1 percent sales decline, a bit worse than the 0. 4 percent dip that analysts had expected. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Macy's sales beat forecast for September Oct 9, 2009
The Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) said its same-store sales dipped 1 percent, worse than the 0. 4 percent decline expected by analysts. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Fisher's art legacy Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Fisher and his wife began collecting art around the time they co-founded Gap Inc. in 1969 ... After that debacle, Mr. Fisher commissioned a major indoor work by Serra for the new Folsom Street headquarters of Gap Inc., which will remain there. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Lessons of recession resonate with retailers Sep 12, 2009
Employee Everton McKenzie arranges clothing at a Gap Inc. store in New York. Across the country, retailers have slashed prices and focused on the basics to lure shoppers. (AZCentral -- Business)
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US stocks up breaking four-day slide Sep 4, 2009
Overall sales were still weak, but Gap Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. posted results that topped investors' expectations. Trading has been jittery in the past two weeks because some investors who have placed big bets on a recovery are worried that the economy will have trouble pulling out of the longest recession since World War II.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Brazilian Stocks Rise on Rate Outlook, China Stocks Rally; Mexico Gains Sep 4, 2009
Mexicos homebuilders and retailers led gains on the Bolsa after U.S. retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. and Gap Inc. reported a smaller decline in sales than projected and Actinver SA reiterated an overweight rating on Mexican homebuilders. the Mexican retailer that operates the Costco Mexico chain, gained 6. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Market Winners & Losers: AIG, McGraw Hill Sep 4, 2009
The Gap Inc. (GPS) Another same-store sales beat bumped the retailer up 7. 6. (Fox News)
U.S. Payrolls Probably Fell Further in August, Posing Threat to Spending Sep 4, 2009
The Standard & Poors 500 Index yesterday snapped a four- day losing streak as sales at chain stores from Costco Wholesale Corp. to Gap Inc. last month topped analysts estimates. The has climbed almost 50 percent since reaching a 12-year low on March 9 as evidence mounted the economic slump was nearing an end. (Bloomberg -- US)
Retailers Post More Same-Store-Sales Declines Sep 4, 2009
Another bright spot was Gap Inc. (GPS). It posted a much smaller-than-expected 3% decline on a surprise 4% increase at the long-struggling Old Navy chain. (SmartMoney)
Low prices reign in mixed US sales reports Sep 4, 2009
September 4, 2009 - 7:08AM. Lower-priced US retailers posted better-than-expected sales results in August as consumers looked to save money in the key back-to-school season, leaving luxury chains struggling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Retail sales fall in Aug., but drops are easing Sep 4, 2009
Gap Inc. reported lower sales but beat expectations, boosted by its low-priced Old Navy chain. The teen sector was weak. (MSNBC -- Business)
Asian Stocks Fluctuate as Seven & I, Hynix Slump on Brokerage Downgrades Sep 4, 2009
9 percent yesterday, ending a four- day losing streak, as supermarket operator Costco Wholesale Corp. and clothier Gap Inc. reported sales that beat estimates. fell 2. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Stocks Break 4-Day Slide Ahead of Jobs Report Sep 4, 2009
Overall sales were still weak but many companies including Gap Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. posted results that topped investors' expectations. Trading has been jittery in the past two weeks because some investors who have placed big bets on a recovery are worried that unemployment will make it hard for the economy to pull out of the longest recession since World War II. Consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. (ABC News -- Wire)
Uniqlo to open biggest store yet in Shanghai Sep 3, 2009
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S&P 500 Index, Oil Rise to 10-Month High, Treasuries Drop on Housing Data Aug 22, 2009
com Inc., Gap Inc. and J. M. Smucker Co. rallied after beating analysts estimates. Better Forecast. (Bloomberg)
Stocks Rise Again; Aeropostale, Open Text Post Results Aug 22, 2009
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Stock Futures Signal Losses; Housing Data Eyed Aug 21, 2009
(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the Sdown 0. 12 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0. (ABC News -- Business)
GAP PROFIT STAYS COURSE IN 2Q Aug 21, 2009
Gap Inc., operator of the Old Navy and Banana Republic chains, reported second-quarter profit that was little changed and said it would work to regain market share. Net income was 228 million, or 33 cents a share, compared with 229 million, or 32 cents, a year earlier, the San Francisco-based company said yesterday in a statement. (New York Post -- Business)
Back-to-School Looks Weak for Apparel Retailers Aug 21, 2009
By Alexandria Sage August 20, 2009. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - If earnings reports released on Thursday are a sign of business to come, U.S. apparel retailers will have to continue cutting costs and discounting as slumping sales persist. (ABC News -- Wire)
Gap Reports Slightly Higher 2Q Profit Aug 21, 2009
Gap Inc. reported that second-quarter earnings rose slightly from a year earlier, beating Wall Street expectations despite a 7 percent decline in sales, as the apparel chain cut costs ... Gap Inc. is expected to release fiscal second quarter earnings after market close Thursday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stock futures signal gains; eyes on commods Aug 20, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Reuters) Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, mirroring gains in Europe as well as Asia, where Shanghai stocks rebounded from a sharp two-week selloff, and on rallying commodity prices. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Earnings Preview-Gap Inc. Aug 19, 2009
Gap Inc. reports its 2nd-quarter earnings on Thursday ... Apparel retailer Gap Inc. reports earnings for its fiscal second quarter after the markets close on Thursday ... OVERVIEW: Like many apparel chains, San Francisco-based Gap Inc., which operates stores under its namesake plus Old Navy and Banana Republic, continues to grapple with sluggish sales as shoppers focus on necessities. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stocks Could Pull Back as Earnings End Aug 17, 2009
By Caroline Valetkevitch August 16, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks could extend last week's retreat after a four-week advance as the earnings season winds down and investors search for signs that consumer spending will help sustain an economic recovery. (ABC News -- Wire)
J.C. Penney Swings to Q2 Loss; Gives Weak View Aug 15, 2009
Specialty shops like Gap Inc. (GPS), discount chains such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) and traditional department stores are now all descending from different parts of the industry to lure the same shoppers in tough times. -By Mike Barris, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2330; mike. (SmartMoney)
In final lap of U.S. earnings, it's retailers' turn Aug 9, 2009
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J. Crew Gets Fashion-Relevant Again Aug 9, 2009
CEO Mickey Drexler and President Jeff Pfeifle, both formerly of Gap Inc., bring the traditional quality construction of J. Crew to a more fashion-conscious customer. If there s any woman in America who can literally wear whatever she wants, whenever she wants, it s Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour. (Suite101.com)
July Sales Drop Shows Retail Pressure Continues Aug 7, 2009
By Jessica Wohl August 6, 2009. CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. retailers reported their 11th straight month of sales declines in July as shoppers continued to search for bargains and basics in the downturn. (ABC News -- Wire)
Apparel Chain Stocks up on Hopes for Second Half Aug 7, 2009
By Alexandria Sage August 6, 2009. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Investors overlooked weak July sales results from some U.S. apparel chains and sent the shares of battered names such as Gap Inc , Limited Brands Inc and Zumiez Inc up on hopes of improvement later this year. (ABC News -- Wire)
New H&M store shoots for fall opening Jul 31, 2009
Still, the company has parlayed the combination of chic and cheap into the third-largest fashion-retailing operation in the world, behind U.S.-based Gap Inc. and Spain's Inditex SA.. Hates about 1,800 stores in 34 countries, including 174 locations in the U.S., primarily in the Northeast and West Coast. (AZCentral -- Business)
U.S. revokesHonduran officials visas Jul 29, 2009
Nike, Adidas request restoration of democracyFour clothing companies who manufacture products in Honduran factories Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Gap Inc. and Knights Apparel released a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton calling for the "restoration of democracy in Honduras.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
US economy revival underway, analysts say Jul 24, 2009
Same-store sales fell more than forecast for clothing retailers Abercrombie & Fitch Co., based in New Albany, Ohio, and Gap Inc., based in San Francisco. Output at suppliers to automakers, meanwhile, may improve in coming months as General Motors Corp., located in Detroit, and Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler Group LLC, two of the three biggest US automakers, resume production at some plants. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Recession is cramping the style of bling culture Jul 23, 2009
Old Navy, owned by Gap Inc., saw June sales at stores open at least a year were down 7 percent from a year earlier, compared with a 10 percent drop for all Gap businesses, which include its more-expensive namesake stores, Banana Republic and other brands. Old Navy carries the least expensive clothing among Gap Inc. stores. (MSNBC -- Business)
KIPP has leaders for 2 new Phila. schools Jul 16, 2009
KIPP s training program is called the Fisher Fellowship after Gap Inc. co-founders Doris and Donald Fisher, who established it in partnership with KIPP in 2000. It consists of five weeks of summer study at New York University and fall residencies at KIPP schools, after which participants return to their home areas to get their schools ready to open at the end of the summer. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
China Risks Apple's Reputation by Letting Factories Ignore Worker Pay Law Jul 14, 2009
Gap Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and more than 20 other garment makers and retailers were accused in a 2000 lawsuit of running sweatshops that used slave labor in foreign-owned factories in the U.S. territory of Saipan. The case was settled for $20 million, and an independent monitoring system was established on the island, said Dan Newman, a spokesman for Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP, which represented a class of the 30,000 workers who sued. (Bloomberg)
Struggling Valley retailers pursue rent relief Jul 12, 2009
Others, such as 7-Eleven stores and Gap Inc., may be seizing the opportunity to reduce costs, he said. "There is a lot of opportunism," Tomlinson said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Struggling Retailers Ask for Rent Cuts Jul 11, 2009
Gap Inc., Williams-Sonoma Inc., Ann Taylor Stores Corp., and Chico s FAS Inc. have been some of the most aggressive major retailers seeking opportunities to renegotiate multi-year rental reductions, according to real estate research firm Reis Inc.. Chicos has saved $81 million so far via rent-relief negotiations. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Nations retailers report weak June sales Jul 10, 2009
Gap Inc. posted a 10 percent decline in same-store sales, worse than the expected 8. 6 percent drop. (MSNBC -- Business)
Find Your Center at Gap's Pure Body Studio on 5th Ave. Jul 9, 2009
Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names ... Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland ... In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. (PR Newswire)
Baird analyst expands retail coverage Jul 7, 2009
Maschmeyer has initiated coverage on the following: Coach, Inc. (COH, Outperform); The Gap Inc. (GPS, Neutral); J.C. Penney Company Inc. (JCP, Neutral); Nordstrom Inc. (JWN, Outperform); and Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN, Outperform). These companies are in addition to Maschmeyer s coverage of Kohl s Corp.; Regis Corp.; Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.; and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Sprint Nextel Agrees to Stop Using Apes in Ads Jun 26, 2009
The wireless provider joins a number of U.S. companies, including Johnson on, Gap Inc. and Levi Strauss that have agreed to not use great apes in advertising. "We're very pleased they've reached this compassionate decision," Phelps said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Macys sales down more than 9 percent Jun 5, 2009
The Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) said its same-store sales fell by 6 percent, compared with expectations of a 5 percent fall. Macy s has projected full-year profits of 40 cents to 55 cents per share, excluding restructuring costs stemming from its companywide reorganization, part of its My Macy s merchandising program. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Later Windber write-in campaign pays dividends Jun 4, 2009
Beth Ann Gustkey, 34, Jodi Gahagen, 47, and James Spinos, 48, will all appear on the November ballot for borough council after 106 additional votes were tabulated (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Philippines May Cut Benchmark Interest Rate a Fifth Time as Economy Slows May 28, 2009
which account for about a third of the $144 billion economy, have fallen for six straight months as demand for Philippine-made computer chips and The Gap Inc. clothing fell. Intel, whose shipments through the Philippines are equivalent to about a 10th of the nations exports, will close its factory in the country this year. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Dollar Mixed on Consumer Confidence, Home Prices May 27, 2009
Meanwhile, better-than-expected earnings results from such retailers as Sears Holdings Corp. and Gap Inc. have offered the latest evidence that spending has begun to stabilize, though overall business is still weak. The Standard s/Case-Shiller National Home Price index reported home prices tumbled by 19. (ABC News -- Wire)
Consumer confidence higher in May May 27, 2009
Meanwhile, better-than-expected earnings results from such retailers as Sears Holdings Corp. and Gap Inc. have offered some evidence that spending has begun to stabilize, with sales declines moderating. Still, the retail business overall is weak, and economists don't expect to see any modest recovery in spending until later this year. (Missoulian, MT)
After early gains, stocks stumble May 23, 2009
Stocks traded most of the day higher on Friday after better-than-expected results from several retailers including Sears Holdings Corp., Gap Inc. and Aeropostale Inc. But losses in financial and industrial shares wound up dragging the market down. With few economic reports coming out this week, the market was left with little fuel to continue a 21/2-month surge that has lifted stocks up more than 30 percent from 12-year lows in early March. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Stocks Lose Grip on Early Gains, Dow off 15 May 23, 2009
Stocks traded most of the day higher on Friday following better-than-expected results from several retailers including Sears Holdings Corp., Gap Inc. and Aeropostale Inc. But losses in financial and industrial shares wound up dragging the market down, marking the third time this week that stocks erased early gains to end lower. With few economic reports coming out this week, the market was left with little fuel to continue a two and a half-month surge that has lifted stocks up more than 30... (ABC News -- Wire)
Gap's 1st-Qtr Profit Drops Almost 14 Percent May 22, 2009
Gap Inc. on Thursday, May 21 reported that its first-quarter profit fell almost 14 percent as the clothing chain faced sluggish consumer demand during the recession, but the results narrowly beat Wall Street estimates ... Gap Inc. reported a first-quarter profit Thursday that narrowly beat Wall Street estimates as the clothing retailer benefited from cost-cutting and its Old Navy stores showed signs of improvement. (ABC News -- Wire)
Gap earnings beat Wall Street forecasts May 22, 2009
Gap Inc. reported a first-quarter profit Thursday that narrowly beat Wall Street estimates as the clothing retailer benefited from cost-cutting and its Old Navy stores showed signs of improvement. Get Quote. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Statscan issues April CPI report, Wednesday May 16, 2009
Gap Inc. reports first-quarter results. Analysts expect per-share profit of 30 cents (U.S.), down from 34 cents a year ago. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
H&M Says April Sales Rebound, Just Top Forecast May 15, 2009
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H&M sales rebound boosts recovery hopes May 15, 2009
Analysts had expected H&M, the world's third-biggest clothing retailer by sales after Gap Inc. and Zara owner Inditex , to post a quick rebound after a cool March held back spring sales, while a new launch also boosted figures. The April performance is flattered by a soft comparative and the launch of the first phase of the Matthew Williamson range across 200 stores on 23 April, Citigroup said in a note. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
> Business Profile: 'Living Roof' landscaper grows May 14, 2009
CUSTOMERS: Webcor Builders, Rudolph and Sletten, Devcon Construction in general contracting, Oracle Corp., Apple Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., The Gap Inc. in the commercial arena; numerous private estates from Monterey to the peninsula. LOCATIONS: Main office and yard in San Jose, main branches in Roseville and Santa Rosa. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Spring cleaning May 14, 2009
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* Monthly sales results increase for US retailers May 9, 2009
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Wal-Mart April Same-Store Sales Exceed Estimates May 8, 2009
Other companies that beat views included department-store Stage Stores Inc. (SSI) and Gap Inc. (GPS). Department store Macy's Inc. (M) missed analysts' estimates with a 9. (SmartMoney)
Retailers see smaller sales declines May 8, 2009
Gap Inc. had a 4 percent decline, better than the 7. 8 percent drop expected. (AZCentral -- Business)
* Li & Fung to sell shares to fund new acquisitions May 6, 2009
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