Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Readying Chico’s FAS for Fashion’s New Normal
BoF hears how Chico’s FAS’s company culture is informing the evolution of its business and its response to the new retail landscape.
Readying Chico’s FAS for Fashion’s New Normal
BoF hears how Chico’s FAS’s company culture is informing the evolution of its business and its response to the new retail landscape.
Retail
Chico's FAS Names Bonnie Brooks CEO
Brooks had been named interim CEO in April, following the abrupt resignation of Shelley Broader from her roles as chief executive and president of the company.
Chico's FAS Names Bonnie Brooks CEO
Brooks had been named interim CEO in April, following the abrupt resignation of Shelley Broader from her roles as chief executive and president of the company.
Retail
Chico's Plunges Most Ever on Earnings Miss, Brand Chief Exits
The retailer's shares dropped by 38 percent after missing analyst sales forecasts.
Chico's Plunges Most Ever on Earnings Miss, Brand Chief Exits
The retailer's shares dropped by 38 percent after missing analyst sales forecasts.
Financial Markets
Chico's Beats 2Q Profit Forecasts
Chico's FAS reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $23 million.
Chico's Beats 2Q Profit Forecasts
Chico's FAS reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $23 million.
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News & Analysis
Chico’s Jumps After Leonard Green Unveils 1.3% Stake in Retailer
FORT MYERS, United States — Chico's FAS Inc., the operator of more than 1,400 women's clothing stores, rose the most in more than two years after
Chico’s Jumps After Leonard Green Unveils 1.3% Stake in Retailer
FORT MYERS, United States — Chico's FAS Inc., the operator of more than 1,400 women's clothing stores, rose the most in more than two years after
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The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.