Chico’s
Financial
Chico’s Profits, Revenues Fall
The company plans to ramp up brand offerings on Amazon.com and QVC.
Retail
Chico’s Brand to Begin Selling on Amazon
The curated product line will begin selling on the site in mid May.
Retail
Chico’s Emboldens Brand, Empowers Women
The brand is introducing a range of new product categories.
Media
Chico’s Makes NAFE’s Top 10 List of Best Companies for Executive Women
L’Oréal also made the top 10 list.
Financial
Chico’s Shares Jump on Q4 Earnings Results
The company raised its gross margin in the quarter to 37.7 percent from 35.5 percent a year ago.
Retail
White House|Black Market Founders Shepard Growth of South Moon Under
A former surf shop is accelerating growth under the Smiths’ direction.
Financial
Kohl’s, Lululemon Head to ICR With Sales Gains
A slew of holiday updates Monday showed Kohl’s and Lululemon on the rise as Ascena and Chico’s continued to slide.
Human Resources
David Pastrana Named President of White House|Black Market
He succeeds Donna Colaco, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Financial
Burlington Tops Chicos, Signet Jewelers in Q3
The off-price chain carried on with the trend of relatively steady sales gains and profits in its corner of retail.
Intimates
Soma Creates New Store Prototype
The first redesigned store is located at Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio.
People
Tosca Musk Talks Passionflix and How ‘Xanadu’ Changed Her Life
Tosca Musk says “unity” is her family’s strength.
Fashion Scoops
Chico’s Recognized for Fostering Gender Diversity
The award recognizes firms with a higher percentage of women at the board level and in the c-suite.
Financial
Chico’s Shares Down on Q2 Miss, Lowered Guidance
Soma will have a new president — Mary van Praag — beginning on Sept. 5.
Financial
Shares of Chico’s Drop on Q1 Miss, Lackluster 2017 Outlook
Comps declined at Chico’s, White House|Black Market; up slightly at Soma.
Government and Trade
PVH, J.C. Penney, VF Execs Tell Mnuchin They’re ‘Eager’ for Tax Reform
During a closed meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, industry leaders discussed support for tax reform and their continued resistance to a proposed BAT tax.
