Petition to Victoria's Secret: Make Bras for Breast Cancer Survivors
A petition on Change.org calling on Victoria's Secret to create a special line of "Survivor" bras for breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomies is going viral.
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Shoppers Cautiously Pushed Up Spending in May
Americans loosened their purse strings in May to update their wardrobes with bright new styles and take advantage of Mother's Day promotions.
Victoria's Secret Busted for Undies With an Ugly Past
The Victoria's Secret chain has a secret, all right, and it's a dirty one. Its undies that are purported to be made with "fair trade" organic cotton actually utilize some unseemly labor practices in the early stages of the supply chain.
Why You Should Shop Carefully for Retail Stocks
Retail stocks surged Thursday, as June same-store sales sparked investor euphoria. The jump probably stood out even more sharply against a still-tough economy for many U.S. consumers. However, if this sudden elation has you thinking about snapping up retail shares yourself, make sure you shop with more than a little caution.
Bath & Body Works Grows to 25% of Limited's Value
Bath & Body Works is Limited Brands' second most valuable division after Victoria's Secret, representing 25% of the firm's estimated equity value. Trefis looks at how this key division is recovering from the recession, and what that could mean for the company overall.
Nine Valentine's Day Stocks to Sweeten Your Portfolio
Spending for the lovers' holiday this year is expected to climb 5.8% over 2009, and that spells opportunity for investors. Here are some greeting card, candy, jewelry, flower and restaurant stocks that could get a lift from sweethearts looking for that special something.
Scorecard: How 2010's First-Half Stock Picks Fared
Early in the year, the market appeared fraught with danger as the recession threatened to hang around. But for the intrepid, it was a welcome stage for value-hunting at depressed stock prices. Here's a look at my column's picks that panned out well -- and not so well.
Guess Which Stocks Have Led the S&P 500 So Far This Year
As year-end nears, investors are in for a surprise about which stocks in the S&P 500 spearheaded the unexpectedly robust upswing in 2010. Hint: Cummins is the only economy-driven name in the bunch. Plus: Goldman Sachs on how 2011 could turn out.
November Sales Put Retailers in a Merry Mood
Big merchants got an early Christmas present this year: Better-than expected November sales. This group posted 6% sales growth compared to 2009, far ahead of most forecasts for 3% to 4% growth. But bargain-hunting is likely to continue in December.
Retailers Prepare for an Uninspiring 2011
As retailers wrapped up their earnings reports this week, most said they're back in cost-control mode and will tighten inventories after the holidays. Shoppers are still spending cautiously and costs are on the rise, so profits will have to be squeezed out of slowly rising sales.
Retail Earnings: Summer Slowdown Will Roll Into Fall
After a stronger-than-expected spring, summer doldrums have hit harder than usual. Merchants' second-quarter reports and a slow economic recovery means retailers have to work hard to boost sales for the year.
Week in Preview: Positive Expectations for Retail Earnings
The earnings spotlight falls on retailers this week, and expectations are high for many of them, including Abercrombie & Fitch and Dollar Tree, which has benefited from the recession and slow recovery.
Earnings Preview: Gap and Limited Brands
Wall Street is hoping profits are back in style when two specialty retailing biggies -- Victoria's Secret parent Limited Brands and Gap Inc. -- report fourth-quarter results. Both are forecast to post improved earnings after a year of maneuvering to boost profit margins despite lower sales.