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L Brands' Q3 Guidance Highlights Brick-And-Mortar Troubles
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 6:50am | 546Read More...L Brands Inc (NYSE: LB) announced weaker-than-expected guidance for the third quarter, which could point to the growing problems endured by most traditional retailers. The company, which owns Victoria's Secret, Pink, Bath & Body Works, La Senza and Henri Bendel, reported a second...
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Lululemon Bets Big On Millennial Moms
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 7:26am | 548Read More...The last missive back in March discussed how subtle changes in Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU)'s visual merchandising led me to believe that the company had some very clever— and accretive-- line extensions into higher fashion, higher margin—"off the mat" apparel and a nascent swimwear line....
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A Preview Of Same-Store Sales At The Gap, L Brands
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 10:45am | 465Read More...Several retailers release monthly sales metrics to the investment community. Two of the most notable retailers to do so include Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) and L Brands Inc (NYSE: LB). Here is what Susan Anderson of FBR & Co. is expecting from the retailers May sales. Gap: Comps Under Pressure,...
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Noble Biomaterials CEO Jeff Keane Discusses Solving The 'Stinky Socks' Problem And More
Monday, April 13, 2015 - 3:51pm | 793Read More...Anyone who has suffered from stinky socks or a smelly shirt after working out would likely want to know about a company called Noble Biomaterials. Noble CEO Jeff Keane spoke with Benzinga about the company and its main brand, X-STATIC. Below is part one of a two-part interview with Keane....
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L Brands 'Still Very Sexy' At Topeka, Buy Rating Initiated
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 11:03am | 119Read More...In a report published Monday, Topeka Capital Markets analyst Dorothy Lakner initiated coverage of L Brands Inc (NYSE: LB) with a Buy rating and $106 price target, as its two powerful brands have plenty of room to grow both domestically and internationally. Lakner argued that Victoria's Secret has a...
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Wunderlich: L Brands 'Trumps Black Friday Woes,' Momentum To Continue
Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 11:29am | 201Read More...L Brands Inc (NYSE: LB) reported on Thursday total November comps rose 8 percent from a year ago, driven by strong performances at Victoria Secret, PINK and Bath & Body Works. Danielle McCoy commented in a note on Thursday that L Brands focused on gifting, strong product collections,...
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L Brands Q2 Earnings Preview: Profit And Gross Margin A Question Mark
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 3:29pm | 577Read More...L Brands (NYSE: LB) will report its second quarter results after market close on Wednesday. L Brands reported its first quarter results on May 21. The company earned $0.53 per share, topping analyst expectations by $0.01. Revenue grew 5.3 percent from a year ago to $2.39 billion and came in $10...
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Hugging the Consumer Just Right; Hanes Goes Green, Warnaco Expands
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 10:37am | 655Read More...Undergarments, a longtime necessity for the American consumer, have become a powerful force of their own in the merchandising world. Retailers such as Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) and Warnaco Group (NYSE: WRC) have largely dedicated part of their sales, marketing and advertising towards intimate apparel...
