May 24- Abercrombie& Fitch Co on Friday reported a steeper-than-expected drop in first-quarter comparable sales, blaming inventory shortages, and slashed its profit forecast, sending the teen clothing retailer's shares down 10 percent.
May 24- Abercrombie& Fitch Co on Friday reported a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly comparable sales, in part because of inventory shortages, and the teen clothing retailer's shares fell more than 11 percent.
Tom Corbett says American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is planning a $160 million- plus distribution center near Hazleton that is projected to generate nearly 400 jobs. The center is being supported by state money, including more than $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
PITTSBURGH-- American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported a drop in its fiscal first-quarter profit because of falling sales and some special charges during the period, but the teen retailer's adjusted earnings beat market expectations.
U.S. stock market futures indicated a higher opening on Wednesday, ahead of a closely-watched speech by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke.
May 22- American Eagle Outfitters Inc on Wednesday reported a decline in first-quarter sales as its young customers cut back on spending, and the teen retailer does not expect sales to pick up in the current quarter.
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*Costco same-store sales up 6 percent; Gap up 3 percent. March 7- Gap Inc and Costco Wholesale Corp were among several U.S. chains on Thursday to report stronger-than-expected sales for February, when consumer confidence about an improving job market offset the impact of higher taxes.
*Costco comparable sales up 6 percent, Limited up 3 percent. March 7- Victoria's Secret parent Limited Brands Inc and Costco Wholesale Corp were among several U.S. chains on Thursday to report stronger-than-expected sales for February, when consumer confidence about an improving job market offset the impact of higher taxes.
*Costco February comp sales up 6 percent, Limited up 3 percent. March 7- Victoria's Secret parent Limited Brands Inc and Costco Wholesale Corp reported better-than-expected sales for February, when consumer confidence about an improving job market offset the impact of higher taxes.
*Sees first quarter adjusted profit per share 16- 19 cents. March 6- American Eagle Outfitters Inc on Wednesday gave a profit forecast that fell short of Wall Street expectations and said same-store sales would fall in the current quarter, a setback for a company that has been winning market share from rivals.
U.S. stock index futures were higher Wednesday, with the Dow poised to extend its gains a day after hitting an all-time high, following a better-than-expected private sector employment report.
The company, which outperformed rivals Aeropostale Inc and Abercrombie& Fitch Co during the Christmas season, said on Wednesday that it expected same-store sales this quarter to fall by a mid-single-digit percentage rate.