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March 15, 2013
Aeropostale posts Q4 loss; will open 60 kids stores in 2013

Aeropostale Inc. reported an unexpected loss for its fourth quarter, hurt by declining same-store sales and store asset impairment charges.

New York -- Aeropostale Inc. reported an unexpected loss for its fourth quarter, hurt by declining same-store sales and store asset impairment charges. The teen apparel chain also forecast a loss for the current quarter, citing markdowns and a weak economy.

"We anticipate a challenging first quarter as a result of expected margin pressures from holiday carryover inventory, and the impact of a weak macroeconomic environment,” said Aeropostale CEO Thomas Johnson.

January 10, 2013
Aéropostale posts lower-than-expected holiday sales, cuts outlook

Aeropostale Inc. reported that sales for the nine-week holiday selling period ended Dec. 29 fell 6% to $645 million.

New York -- Aeropostale Inc. reported Thursday that sales for the nine-week holiday selling period ended Dec. 29 fell 6% to $645 million. Same-store sales, including e-commerce, dropped 8%.

The retailer has cut its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter.

 

March 9, 2012
Aeropostale net income drops by two-thirds in Q4; to open net 38 stores this year

Aeropostale Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the quarter ended Jan. 28 dropped to $26.1 million, from $83.8 million a year earlier, hurt by heightened supply-chain expenses.

New York -- Aeropostale Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the quarter ended Jan. 28 dropped to $26.1 million, from $83.8 million a year earlier, hurt by heightened supply-chain expenses.

Revenue dipped 4% to $808.4 million in the quarter, and same-store sales fell 9%. Results edged Wall Street’s expected $807.6 million in revenue.

For the full fiscal year 2011, Aeropostale posted a profit of $69.5 million, compared with $231.3 million last year. Revenue to $2.34 billion, from $2.40 billion in fiscal 2010.

January 5, 2012
Limited Brands, The Buckle shine in December; Gap, Aeropostale disappoint

Many retailers reported solid sales gains for December, but the deep discounts and promotions that shoppers have come to expect cut into profits.

New York City -- Many retailers reported solid sales gains for December, but the deep discounts and promotions that shoppers have come to expect cut into profits.  A range of retailers, including Target and The Children’s Place, reduced their, reducing their earnings outlooks. Overall, retail sales rose 3.4% at the 22 retailers tracked by the Thomson Reuters same-store sales index, compared with the 3.3% analyst forecast.

January 7, 2009
Holiday Cheer for Aeropostale and The Buckle

Aeropostale and The Buckle were among the handful of apparel retailers who defined the holiday...

November 5, 2008
Specialty Apparel Retailers Post Weak Sales, With Some Exceptions

The nation’s specialty apparel retailers took a beating in October, as consumers continue to cut...

October 8, 2008
The Buckle, Aeropostale Lead Specialty Apparel Retailers in September

The nation's specialty-apparel retailers reported dismal sales for September as the financial meltdown took its...

January 3, 2007
Aeropostale, American Eagle Flying High

New York City, ...

November 29, 1999
Learning, Networking at Specs

Across-section of the nation’s leading retailers came together at Chain Store Age’s 44th SPECS conference,...