NEW YORK-- Shares of Abercrombie& Fitch Co. rose Wednesday on optimism about its international expansion plans and focus on boosting profitability. THE SPARK: The teen clothing retailer said in its annual report filed late Tuesday that it plans to open Abercrombie& Fitch flagship locations in Seoul and Shanghai and about 20 international Hollister stores.
WELLINGTON, March 27- New Zealand clothing retailer Hallenstein Glasson Ltd on Wednesday reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit on the back of improving sales in the country. Net profit for the six months to Feb.1 rose to NZ $10.37 million as sales increased 6.6 percent. Hallenstein shares closed at NZ $5.52 on Tuesday.
March 26- Aeropostale Inc lost its bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the teen clothing retailer of defrauding shareholders in 2011 by hiding problems with excess inventory and slow sales that ultimately weighed on its earnings and stock price.
March 26- Aeropostale Inc lost its bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the teen clothing retailer of defrauding shareholders in 2011 by hiding problems with excess inventory and slow sales that ultimately weighed on its earnings and stock price.
HONG KONG, March 26- Hong Kong shares were set to start weaker on Tuesday, dragged down by a 2.2 percent slide for Belle International after China's top footwear retailer by market value posted its slowest profit growth since 2008.. The Hang Seng Index was set to open down 0.2 percent at 22,208.1.
HONG KONG, March 26- Hong Kong shares were set to start weaker on Tuesday, dragged down by a 2.2 percent slide for Belle International after China's top footwear retailer by market value posted its slowest profit growth since 2008.. The Hang Seng Index was set to open down 0.2 percent at 22,208.1.