MCM staff
Financial Reports: J. Crew, Charming Shoppes, Coldwater Creek and More
Apparel merchant J. Crew saw its revenues increase 10% to $336.3 million for the second quarter.
Outsource Your Logistics Without Fear
Is there a single function you can
Charming Shoppes Sells Crosstown Traders Titles
Charming Shoppes will sell most of its Crosstown Traders titles to Orchard Brands for $35 million in cash, the company announced on Monday. The deal is expected to close in September.
Experienced Retail Buyers Make Six Figures
Want a six-figure job? You might want to think about a career as a retail buyer.
Financial Report: Abercrombie & Fitch
Second-quarter net sales at Abercrombie & Fitch rose 5%, to $845.8 million, up from $804.5 million for the same period last year.
Gatorade Warehouse Drinks Up the Sun
Ever thought about going solar with your warehouse? That
Financial Reports: JC Penney, Urban Outfitters
J.C. Penney Co. (NYSE: JCP) saw total second-quarter sales slip 2.5%, to $4.28 billion, compared to $4.39 billion for the same period in 2007. Net income sank nearly 36%, to $117 million from $182 million for the second quarter last year. For the three months ended Aug. 2, same-store sales fell 4.3%; Internet sales increased 5.6%.
Harry & David Buys Cushman’s
Food gifts marketer Harry & David Holdings is getting into the grove:
Steps for Becoming a ‘Lean’ Distributor
The distribution industry has always tried to be at the leading edge of technological innovation. However, technology, at best, will keep an industry at par with national averages with respect to productivity. To excel and exceed national averages, the application of technology must be supplemented with innovation in processes