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Out Of Office So To Speak--But Coming Back Soon
2008-03-19 15:22:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanI've been a bit busy with TV work and scheduled time off. I plan to get back to blogging within a day or two. Keep looking for new posts and thanks for being patient. Read More Permalink
More About: Office , Back , Speak

Retailers: You Need More Than Celeb Name For Customers
2008-03-13 18:23:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanI declare the celebrity fashion line trend over to be over at this moment. Please, let it be over. Let me explain. Rachel Bilson, the 26-year old actress from the former Fox teen drama "The OC," now has her own line of denim with DKNY jeans. Read More Topics:Advertising | Marketing | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | Media | RetailCompanies:Liz Claiborne Inc | Kohls Corp | Macy'sMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Celeb , Customers , Retailers

Zegna Lures U.S. Men -- With NFL's Manning
2008-03-12 21:19:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanSuperbowl foes Eli Manning of the NY Giants and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots had a friendly run-in last night. The two Zegna-clad quarterbacks were chatting it up with NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on the 3rd floor of the newly refurbished Manhattan Zegna flagship on 5th Avenue. While Eli's fiancee waited around for her man, Giselle Bundchen made a hasty exit when the photo ops began... Read More Topics:Media | Stock Picks | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Media | RetailCompanies:Saks IncorporatedPermalink

Lululemon Looks Sweeter After Upgrade
2008-03-11 20:08:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanAn upgrade? In the retail sector? Other than Wal-Mart and the trade-down retailers, it is hard to find a store that analysts have faith in during this consumer slowdown. Today, though, Credit Suisse surprised with an upgrade of fashionable sportswear company Lululemon Athletica. Read More Topics:Media | Advertising | Marketing | Stock Picks | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Media | RetailCompanies:Wal-Mart Stores IncMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink

American Apparel: Update On My Update
2008-03-07 20:47:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanI blog all the time on various topics in retail. The three topics that have gotten readers fired up: Wal-Mart, late flower deliveries on Valentine's Day and American Apparel . Anyhow, while I've been much more focused on retail sales data and consumer health lately, I have been asked to stay on top of the American Apparel case. Read More Topics:Lawsuits | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:RetailMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
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American Apparel's Dov Charney: An Update
2008-03-06 16:04:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanI've received so many emails from readers who are interested in following up on how American Apparel is doing and asking for details of CEO Dov Charney's sex harassment trial. The last post on Retail Detail mentioned that Charney was headed to trial. Read More Topics:Lawsuits | Laws and Legislation | Print Media | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | Media | RetailPermalink
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Sears And Victoria's Secret: Both Say Comebacks "In Store"
2008-02-29 14:47:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanEddie Lampert, Chairman of Sears and hedge fund king, has asked for Wall Street to think of him as the underestimated comeback quarterback of the Giants. So is Eddie Lampert the Eli Manning of retail? Read More Topics:Advertising | Marketing | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:Limited Brands Inc | Sears Holdings Corp | Jones Apparel Group Inc | Wal-Mart Store s Inc | Target CorporationMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Secret

Retail Earnings: I'm Keeping My Eye On Them
2008-02-26 19:05:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanI'm still following the retail earnings week reports and will be updating on the latest from the company conference calls throughout the day. Most of my attention this afternoon though will go toward anchoring the 3 pm hour of the "Closing Bell." I'm filling in today and tomorrow. Keep an eye on retail detail on Wednesday and Thursday though! Read More Topics:Retail SalesSectors:RetailPermalink
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Retail Sales: Could Decline Be Slowing Down?
2008-02-25 22:04:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanThe theme this week will not be that sales are getting better. No, the story this week will be that the sales decline MAY be slowing or lessening in severity. As we move into the first quarter, how individual companies differentiate themselves by handling their internal management, inventory and SG&A expenses--in other words, the basic administrative cost of doing business--will become increasingly more important. Read More Topics:Earnings | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail Sales Sectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:Nordstrom Inc | Home Depot Inc | Macy'sMEDIA:VIDEOPermalink

JC Penney And Ralph Lauren Take Chance With "American Living"
2008-02-21 14:51:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanLast night, JC Penney unveiled its largest brand launch in company history--which also happens to be Ralph Lauren 's biggest bet. Dubbed "American Living ," the clothing and homegoods line is centered around the same-preppy aesthetic that Ralph Lauren has mastered but the price points are far from the high-end ticket prices that usually accompanies any RL project. Read More Topics:Advertising | Marketing | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:J Crew Group Inc | Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation | JC Penney Company IncMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
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American Apparel CEO Trial Starts Today
2008-02-19 14:22:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanNow that American Apparel CEO Dov Charney's sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit is headed to trial, will there be changes in the boardroom or behavior in how day-to-day management of American Apparel is handled? ...The trial is set to begin today... Read More Topics:Laws and Legislation | Media | Print Media | Advertising | Marketing | Stock Picks | Stock Market | Stocks on Sale | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Media | RetailMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
More About: Today , Trial

Valentine's Day Reader Responses: Things Got A Little Heated!
2008-02-15 20:02:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanValentine's Day got a little heated for some Retail Detail readers. I posted my interview with FTD's CEO right here yesterday for all of you to get a little insight into what goes on during one of the busiest days of the year in the floral industry. My friends on "Squawk Box: interviewed the CEO of 1-800-Flowers (FLWS) yesterday morning as well. Read More Topics:Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc | FTD Group IncPermalink
More About: Reader , Things , Heated

Valentine's Day Flower Power: My Interview With FTD CEO
2008-02-14 18:54:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanOver a million bouquets of flowers will be delivered today by FTD. After all, Valentine's day is to flower and jewelry companies what the Super Bowl is to TV retailers. Competitor 1-800-flowers and other delivery services including Harry & David are highly affected not only by a consumer cutting back on spending but also by the weather. Read More Topics:Advertising | Marketing | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc | FTD Group IncMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
More About: Power , Interview , Flower , Flower Power

Gucci "Loves" New York, But City Not Returning Sentiment
2008-02-11 19:03:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanThe relationship was renewed only three days ago and yet Gucci 's love affair with NY is already hitting a stumbling block. New York City 's Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) is challenging Gucci's use of the 'Gucci (loves as symbolized by a heart) New York' slogan on its new limited edition bags. Read More Topics:Advertising | Marketing | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
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Retailers: Sales Down, Stocks Up--What's Going On?
2008-02-07 22:59:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanIt is a tough time to be a retail executive but a good day to be a retail shareholder. While January sales were the weakest in 39 years, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, retail shares rallied today. Read More Topics:Earnings | Consumers | Retail Sales Sectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:JC Penney Company Inc | AnnTaylor Stores Corporation | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | Macy'sMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Stocks , Retailers

Gucci: What Slowdown? It's Full Speed Ahead On Flagship Store
2008-02-06 21:49:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanWhat global slowdown? Billed as the biggest luxury store in the world, the 46,000 square foot Gucci flagship store is a daring statement in the midst of zigzagging stock prices and a shaky economy. Then again, Gucci has never been shy. Read More Topics:Currencies | euro | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Store , Speed , Full , Flagship

PVH "Ties" Arrow Brand Re-Launch With Ellis Island Restoration
2008-01-31 21:38:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanLady Liberty may want to switch out her Greecian gown for a button down shirt. Phillips Van-Heusen, the world's largest shirt and necktie company, is donating one million dollars to the Save Ellis Island fund. Read More Topics:Media | Marketing | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | Media | RetailCompanies:Phillips Van Heusen CorpMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Launch , Brand , Restoration

Wal-Mart "Stimulus" Pkg: Will Doritos Rescue The Economy?
2008-01-29 20:10:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanWhat can Doritos do to save the economy? Cheesy nachos, 600 LCD TVs and $99 workout systems are all part of Wal-Mart 's economic stimulus plan unveiled today to coincide with President Bush's push of his own tax rebate and economic stimulus package. Read More Topics:Marketing | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | Food and Beverage | RetailCompanies:Circuit City Stores Inc | Best Buy Co Inc | BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | Costco Wholesale Corporation | Target CorporationMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Economy , Rescue , Wal Mart

Apparel Recession? Maybe, Maybe Not
2008-01-28 17:17:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanWall Street is shopping for retail bargains. Even before consumers rang up the weakest Christmas in five years, retail shares were beaten down and plagued by worries of just how slow the American consumer will become in 2008. Read More Topics:Media | Print Media | Advertising | Interest Rates | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | New York and CoMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Apparel , Recession

Interview With American Apparel CEO Charney: Your Responses
2008-01-23 20:34:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanThanks so much for all of the readers who took the time to send emails during what has been a busy (and tumultuous) past week and a half. Retail seems to be one of the few bright spots this week in the middle of a tough market. Read More Topics:Retail SalesSectors:RetailPermalink
More About: Apparel , Interview , American , American Apparel , Response

I'm On Market Duty For Today
2008-01-22 15:43:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanThe consumer, spending and just where this market is headed right now are the main focus of everyone on the street. I'm down at the COMEX today watching how metals trade in reaction to the selloff we saw overnight in Asia. Read More Topics:Commodities | Stock Market | Interest Rates | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:RetailPermalink
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American Apparel's CEO Charney: "That (Interview) Was Dirty"
2008-01-16 21:20:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanPersonally, I don't feel that I'd be doing my job as a journalist if I didn't ask a CEO whether ongoing litigation against him will affect the business or cost shareholders money. American Apparel's CEO Dov Charney thought otherwise though (trades on the AMEX under the ticker APP). Read More Topics:Media | Marketing | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Media | RetailMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
More About: Interview , Dirty , Pare

Retail "Dinner" Have And Have Not Talk: My Time With CEO's
2008-01-15 20:25:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanAnemic growth is still a gain--even if the holiday season was the weakest in 5 years (up just 3 percent according to the NRF.) But try telling one of the CEOs at last night's Financo dinner that they should look on the bright side and you might get a glass of wine spilled over your head. Read More Topics:Media | Print Media | Advertising | Marketing | Stock Picks | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | Media | RetailCompanies:Blockbuster Inc | New York and CoPermalink
More About: Dinner , Time , Talk

Consumer Spending: Not Much Debate About It Being Down
2008-01-10 17:38:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanThe American consumer is cutting back--even at the most important (and typically extravagant) spending times of the year. That's the one clear headline from all the recent retail numbers. Markdowns ate profits, that's also clear. But figuring out just what's going on with the consumer involves a few shades of gray... Read More Topics:Recession | Consumer s | Retail SalesSectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:Nordstrom Inc | Saks Incorporated | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | Jo-Ann Stores Inc | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | Target Corporation | Macy'sMEDIA:PHOTO | VIDEOPermalink
More About: Debate , Spending

Macy's CEO Lundgren To Judge For Himself On "Apprentice"
2008-01-10 14:23:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanDepending on whether you're long or short a position in Macy's stock, you might find some relief in watching CEO Terry Lund gren try applying his retail executive skills to another job. He'll make his network TV debut tonight on NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice " as a guest judge. Read More Topics:Media | Advertising | MarketingCompanies:Macy'sPermalink
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Retail Stocks: Will They Go Green As Headlines Turn Red?
2008-01-09 16:58:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanYou know that bad news is coming when even the industry groups (like Shoppertrak and ICSC) report that traffic/sales results are falling below their expectations. Today, Shoppertrak really tried to push a merry headline on its report that showed that holiday foot traffic slipped 2.7 percent versus 2006 and fell more dramatically than forecast (down 4.7 percent in December.) Read More Topics:Advertising | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Media | RetailMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
More About: Stocks , Green , Headlines , Turn

Schultz Back At Starbucks: Can He Stir Up The Coffee Giant?
2008-01-08 14:32:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanHe's back 'for the long term.' The man who commercialized the gourmet cafe brand and convinced the world to pay $5+ for a cup of specialty coffee is returning to the CEO seat. Howard Schultz is once again the CEO at Starbucks and says that he plans to recaffeinate sales and perk up the coffee giants' sagging stock price. Read More Topics:CEOs and CFOs | Stock Market | Consumers | Retail SalesSectors:Food and BeverageCompanies:Gap Inc | Apple Inc | McDonalds Corp | Starbucks CorpMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
More About: Coffee , Back , Giant

Same Store Sales: A Real "Sobering" Sign Of The Times?
2008-01-07 16:32:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanThe gifts are unwrapped and now the bills for those presents are arriving in the mail. It is also time this week for stores to sober up, take a big breath and look at how sales tallied up this holiday. On Thursday, the nation's biggest stores will report their same store sales results for the month. Read More Topics:Advertising | Marketing | Stock Picks | Stock Market | Stock Buybacks | Stocks on Sale | Consumers | Retail Sales Sectors:Personal and Household Goods | RetailCompanies:Cache Inc | bebe stores inc | Aeropostale Inc | Nordstrom Inc | JC Penney Company Inc | Jones Apparel Group Inc | Costco Wholesale Corporation | Target CorporationMEDIA:PHOTO Permalink
More About: Store , Real , Sign , Times

Checking Out The Snow--In Colorado
2008-01-02 14:56:00
Posted By:Margaret BrennanSnow storms hit Midwest sales hard this holiday. So I decided to investigate myself. Actually, I'm just headed to Colorado on vacation this week but will be checking out some ski shops at least while I'm out. I'll be back January 7th. Read More Permalink

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