Are Upgraded Mannequins Really the Answer?
Michael Carter, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 9:02AM CDT
In the 1987 film, Mannequin , Andrew McCarthy's character uses a mannequin, played by a young Kim Cattrall, to attract large audiences of shoppers for a struggling department store. After great success, Andrew McCarthy's character moves up the...
Why Coach Has Been a Fashionable Buy
Kyle Vaughan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 6:51PM CDT
If you follow luxury retail companies, a search for commentary that bashes Coach and praises Michael Kors Holdings Ltd takes just a few seconds. The industry space is extremely competitive, and other names such as Kate Spade & Co and ...
Ralph Lauren Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2014 Results to be Released Friday, May 9, 2014
Business Wire - Thu Apr 17, 3:05PM CDT
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) will release its Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2014 results for the period ended March 29, 2014 at approximately 8:00 A.M. Eastern, Friday, May 9, 2014. At 9:00 A.M. Eastern, on the same day, the Company will host a conference call for analysts, investors and other interested parties. Listeners may access a live broadcast of the conference call on the Company's investor relations website at http://investor.ralphlauren.com or by dialing 517-623-4799.
Gap Outlines Expansion Plan - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 11:46AM CDT
Gap outlined its growth strategies at the Investor Meet held yesterday.
Earnings Release Schedules, Stock Price Updates, and New Product Launches - Analyst Notes on Marathon Petroleum, Fifth Third Bank, Mattel, Keurig, and Ralph Lauren
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 10, 11:13AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB), Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), and Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE: RL). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Why Coach Should Upgrade Its Prices
Michael Carter, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 1:58PM CDT
In its last quarter, Coach disappointed the market with weak sales and poor performance in its North American business. Once a growing entity in the luxury handbags and accessories category, Coach saw its market share fall from 19% in 2011 to...
Critical Alerts For FireEye, Nuance Communications, Ballard Power System, Polo Ralph Lauren, and AOL Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for FEYE, NUAN, BLDP, RL, and AOL.
This Apparel Stock Is Stuck in Neutral
Adem Tahiri, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 8:02AM CDT
Perry Ellis International is an apparel company that designs, markets, and licenses its brand-name products. The stock has dropped by nearly half this year, and it has sparked the interest of many value investors. Last Thursday, fourth-quarter...
Fashion Companies: Bucking the Trend of Declining Retail-Store Operations
Jay Wei, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 10:26PM CDT
Online shopping has unquestionably posed a serious challenge to traditional retailers, most noticeably those selling apparel and accessories, from J.C. Penney and Sears to Target and Macy's . Mass-marketing clothing in department stores may...
3 Things You Don't Know About Ralph Lauren
Adem Tahiri, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 08, 12:00PM CDT
The environment for retail and apparel stocks has been toxic lately. Thanks to a combination of bad weather, fickle customers, and plain bad results, it's been the worst part of a challenged retail sector. Despite this environment, apparel icon ...
China: Potential High-Growth for The Gap - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 08, 9:48AM CDT
Gap evidently views China as a country with high growth potential.
Brown Jordan Appoints New Division President, Brown Jordan Company
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 02, 7:40AM CDT
Brown Jordan, the leading manufacturer of luxury outdoor furnishings, announced the appointment of James B. Hardy, Jr. to Division President of Brown Jordan Company. Mr. Hardy will lead initiatives to further develop the Company's brand strategy and its agenda for market expansion domestically and internationally. Recognized as a skilled executive in the global luxury business, Mr. Hardy has a proven ability to drive brand strategies for premium lifestyle brands in the U.S., U.K, and Europe, including twenty-five years with Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation where he advanced to Senior Vice President/Head of Stores.
Polo Ralph Lauren Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 1.70%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 31, 5:19PM CDT
Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $159.06 to a high of $161.21. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $160.24 on volume of 866,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Polo Ralph Lauren After 1.70% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 31, 5:18PM CDT
Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $159.06 to a high of $161.21. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $160.24 on volume of 866,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Michael Kors Can't be Ignored - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 31, 1:40PM CDT
Michael Kors is looking promising now and the underlying factors are capable of carrying the momentum further.
How Will Google's Deal With Luxottica Make Glass a Success?
Louie Grint, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 29, 6:00AM CDT
Following my previous in-depth analysis of Luxottica Group , great fresh news has arrived to comment about. This week, Google signed an agreement with Luxottica which will put the company in charge of the design, development, and distribution...
Polo Ralph Lauren Falls 2.32% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 25, 4:36PM CDT
Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $155.85 to a high of $160.85. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $158.82 on volume of 1.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
After Yesterday's Decline of 2.32%, Polo Ralph Lauren Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 25, 4:35PM CDT
Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $155.85 to a high of $160.85. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $158.82 on volume of 1.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Industry Veterans Launch New Retail Technology Marketing Agency Demand Worldwide
Marketwire - Tue Mar 25, 5:00AM CDT
Retail industry veterans Paula Levy and Jerry Inman announced the launch of their new retail technology marketing agency, Demand Worldwide, offering go-to-market and communications strategies for progressive and fast growing technology companies targeting the retail sector. The agency, based in New York City, will provide brand strategy, content marketing, sales enablement, public relations, and social media support. The name derives from the founders' desire to create an environment for the industry where sales and marketing can become aligned to optimize and position the brand for winning strategies and create demand in the retail marketplace.
This Retailer Continues to Persevere
Philip Saglimbeni, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 24, 2:41PM CDT
In the competitive world of fashion retail, the strongest protection against encroaching competition is brand strength. For as long as I can remember, Ralph Lauren has been a popular American brand among men and women. With a surprisingly diverse...