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- Net sales increase 6% COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Express, Inc. Michael Weiss, Express, Inc.'s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer commented: "We had a solid start to the year, reporting a double digit increase in earnings per diluted share while making steady progress toward our long-term goals. The first quarter included the roll out of our new loyalty program, Express NEXT, to all stores in the United States and the opening of four new stores in our new design format. In addition, shortly after quarter end, we entered into a multi-country international franchise arrangement,

There are a steady stream of retailers from H&M to Levi's forging partnerships with outside brands and designers. Some of the most high profile collaborations have come from the aisles of Target, where the company has been partnering with designers since 1999.

Last Brings Extensive Editorial and Creative Expertise to the Cooking and Entertaining Brand SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Williams-Sonoma, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. /quotes/zigman/246567/quotes/nls/wsm WSM +0.14% portfolio of brands, announced today that Anna Last, formerly editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's Everyday Food, will join the brand as senior vice president and executive creative director. Last will oversee all facets of the brand's expression in the Williams-Sonoma catalog, on williams-sonoma.com and in the brand's store environments. "We are thrilled to have Anna on our team," said Richard Harvey, Williams-Sonoma brand president. "As executive creative

Philadelphia Business Journal Quarterly earnings at Philadelphia-area retailer Urban Outfitters fell 13 percent from the year-earlier period, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Urban (NASDAQ:URBN) "said profit was hurt partly by 'slightly higher markdowns on a few women's apparel categories across all brands.'" Sales were up 9 percent to $569 million. See all your followed company news on your personalized dashboard. To access the full benefits of bizWatch and receive a weekly email with aggregated news on all the companies you are following, please provide your email address below. Sign Up Now You must have a bizjournals account to follow a

/CNW/ - Sears Canada Inc. Sears Canada also announced today the resignation from the Board of Deidra Merriwether, Senior Vice President and President - Retail Services of Sears Holdings Corporation. "The Board of Directors of Sears Canada is pleased to have attracted Mr. Ross to our Board," said William C. Crowley, Chairman of the Board, Sears Canada Inc. "Mr. Ross brings extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border commercial matters as well as in corporate governance, and the Board welcomes such an esteemed lawyer, educator and author." "The Board would like to express its gratitude to Deidra Merriwether, who

Minneapolis — Best Buy reported GAAP net earnings from continuing operations of $161 million, or 47 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter ended May 5, compared with net earnings from continuing operations of $255 million, or 64 cents per diluted share for the prior-year period. Excluding previously announced restructuring charges, adjusted (non-GAAP) net earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter was $246 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, compared with adjusted net earnings from continuing operations of $258 million, or 65 cents per diluted share, for the prior-year period. "Best Buy is in a turnaround,

Milestone branded retailer location to serve customers in Miami area BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced a new company milestone — the opening of its 1,000th T-Mobile Premium Retailer (TPR) store, located in Pompano Beach, Fla. Providing customers with the same look and feel of a T-Mobile company store, TPR stores are owned and operated by third-party experts in wireless services and align with the company’s commitment to provide the best customer experience possible. The Pompano Beach store, which is owned and operated by Catcorp Inc., will host an official grand opening celebration on June 2.

South Florida Business Journal Kmart Kmart Latest from The Business Journals Businessman buys entire K-Mart for charitySports Authority begins to broaden its footprint in South FloridaDiscount retailer Essex Bargain Hunt enters Memphis market Follow this company has filed notices with the state to lay off 172 workers in Broward County. The retailer is planning 81 layoffs between July 24 and Aug. 7 at a store on 60th Avenue in Hollywood and 91 layoffs during the same period at a store on Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. Kmart, which is part

Brookstone, the innovative product development company and multichannel specialty retailer, announced the appointment of Stephen Bebis as the company's new president and CEO and as a member of the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Prior to joining Brookstone, Bebis spent 14 years as founder, president and CEO of Golf Town, the largest specialty golf retailer in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. Starting the business from scratch, Bebis grew Golf Town to 57 locations across Canada and led the expansion of the company into the Boston market last year with seven stores.