Apparel prices fall in November
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Rent-A-Center Investors Not Too Happy with Dividend Hike - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 15, 5:49PM CST
Rent-A-Center (RCII) recent announcement of a dividend hike did not provide much impetus to this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock that rose marginally by 0.6% to close at $31.30 last Friday.
RCII: 36.41 (+0.40), FBHS: 44.64 (-0.08), DIS: 94.42 (-0.27), BKE: 52.18 (+0.31)
Fortune Brands' Dividend Hike Enhances Shareholder Value - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 10, 4:46PM CST
In an attempt to enhance shareholder value, Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS) recently hiked its quarterly cash dividend by 16.7%.
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Buckle (BKE) Hikes Dividend, Announces Management Changes - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 10, 3:58PM CST
Apparel and accessories retailer, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced hike in its quarterly dividend, authorized a special cash dividend and simultaneously shuffled its management.
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The Buckle makes senior management appointments
M2 - Wed Dec 10, 4:06AM CST
The Buckle Inc (NYSE:BKE), a company offering on-trend apparel, accessories and footwear, announced on Tuesday that Kelli D. Molczyk has been appointed to the position of vice president of Women's Merchandising. Molczyk has been employed by Buckle since 1999 and has served in various roles on the women's merchandising team since that time, including most recently as divisional merchandise manager.
BKE: 52.18 (+0.31)
Buckle board authorizes special dividend
AP - Tue Dec 09, 6:48AM CST
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — The Buckle announced a special dividend of $2.77 per share and the retailer is increasing its regular quarterly dividend by 4.5 percent.
BKE: 52.18 (+0.31)
Buckle declares $0.23 dividend
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Buckle announces special dividend
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The Buckle, Inc. Announces Leadership Appointments
Business Wire - Tue Dec 09, 6:00AM CST
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that Kelli D. Molczyk has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Women's Merchandising, Diane L. Applegate has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Supply Chain and Merchandising Operations, and Thomas B. Heacock has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Corporate Controller and has been appointed as a member of the Company's Executive Committee. These changes are all effective immediately upon appointment by the Board of Directors at its quarterly meeting held on December 8, 2014.
BKE: 52.18 (+0.31)
The Buckle, Inc. Announces a $2.77 Per Share Special Cash Dividend and a 4.5 Percent Increase in Regular Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire - Tue Dec 09, 6:00AM CST
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on December 8, 2014, the Board authorized a $2.77 per share special cash dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2015. The Board also authorized a $0.23 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2015. This represents an increase of $0.01 per share, or 4.5 percent, in the Company's regular quarterly dividend rate. Both the $2.77 per share special cash dividend and the $0.23 per share regular quarterly dividend are payable on January 27, 2015 and will be paid together.
BKE: 52.18 (+0.31)
Update: Abercrombie & Fitch Q3 Earnings And The Building Value Trap
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Shopping mall malaise tough to shake
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Costco, Gap Lead Solid November Holiday Start
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Dec 04, 5:23PM CST
Retailers posted solid sales gains in November that handily beat views Thursday as early deals combined with low gas prices prompted shoppers to loosen their purse strings a bit and spend more freely. Sales at stores open at least a year rose 5% vs....
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Millennials a tough nut to crack in retail
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Buckle same-store sales: -1.0%
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The Buckle, Inc. Reports November 2014 Net Sales
Business Wire - Thu Dec 04, 6:00AM CST
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 29, 2014 decreased 1.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 30, 2013. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal period ended November 29, 2014 increased 2.7 percent to $104.0 million from net sales of $101.2 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal period ended November 30, 2013.
BKE: 52.18 (+0.31)
November Retail Sales Seen Hurt By Black Friday Drag
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Dec 03, 1:37PM CST
Retailers likely saw modest November sales gains, despite all the discounts and fervor around the Black Friday kickoff to the holiday season. As of Wednesday, analysts were expecting November sales at stores open at least a year to rise 3.4% vs. a...
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Black Friday e-commerce spending up 26%
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Update: The Buckle Is Now Fairly Valued
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