Wednesday, May 19, 2010

HR Quarterly Round-Up: Abercrombie & Fitch, Saks, Limited Brands


Abercrombie & Fitch Narrows F1Q Loss, Expanding Abroad (WSJ): Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s (ANF) fiscal first-quarter loss narrowed, and the high-priced teen-apparel retailer outlined further plans to expand its presence overseas.

Saks Profit Surpasses Projections on Fewer Markdowns (Businessweek): Saks Inc., the New York-based luxury retail chain, reported first-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates after marking down fewer goods.

Limited Brands Beats Street, Outlook Disappoints (Reuters): Limited Brands Inc., the operator of the Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works chains, posted better-than-expected quarterly net income on Wednesday, but the midpoint of a profit outlook fell short of expectations, sending the company's shares down 5 percent.

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