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/PRNewswire/ -- Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. Forward Looking StatementCertain of the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management's current...

Russell Brands announced the launch of the Russell Athletic brand's new women's apparel line in conjunction with a refreshed e-commerce site and updated logo. With 18 styles available at launch, ranging from performance fleece and hoodies to active skorts and capris, the new line and e-commerce platform ensures there's something to suit active women everywhere. "Russell Athletic has a rich history of providing comfortable and affordable sports performance wear for both professional and amateur athletes," said Sarah Gholston, vice president, design and merchandising.

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that for the five-week month ended March 31, 2012 total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.6 percent over the five-week month ended April 2, 2011. Year to date, total sales have...

March sales were favorably impacted by the shift of Easter to early April this year versus late April last year.� We expect April sales will be unfavorably impacted.� Because of this shift, the best measure for performance is the combined sales for the two months. "In addition to the impact of the Easter shift, March sales benefited from warmer weather and the delayed flow of tax refunds," said John Cato During the month of March, the Company opened five stores.� Stores opened in Marietta, GA is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts,

Deerfield, Ill. — Walgreens posted March sales of $6 billion, a decrease of 4.3%, compared with the same month in fiscal year 2011. “We continued to see growth in our front-end business, and with Easter falling on April 8 this year, we anticipate that much of our Easter sales will be reflected in our April results,” Walgreens EVP and CFO Wade Miquelon said. “In addition, our new advertising circular strategy has helped drive profitable sales.” Walgreens launched its new weekly ad circular, with additional online savings, in mid-February. Prescriptions filled at comparable stores decreased 11.4% in March. The negative

Saks has named Michael Burgess as president of its direct business, effective May 7. Burgess will report to Denise Incandela, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Saks Fifth Avenue and current president of Saks direct. Burgess has served as executive vice president of the consumer division of FTD at United Online since 2008, where he led merchandising, marketing, consumer information technology and several other functions of the growing FTD North America business segment. 

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that for the five-week month ended March 31, 2012 total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.6 percent over the five-week month ended April 2, 2011. Year to date, total sales have increased 3.6 percent and comparable store sales have increased 1.8 percent. Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, commented, “Warmer weather and an earlier Easter combined to help improve our sales trend, especially in certain regions and businesses. The cold weather regions – Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast – outperformed the company. Children’s apparel, driven by Easter

Amazon.com is the United States’ most relevant retailer, followed by Target, according to Brodeur Partners’ Retail Relevance Top 10 ranking. The study asked shoppers to look at 21 of the nation's top retailers and select the "most" and "least" personally relevant retailer in four specific areas: practicality, values, sensory appeal and social appeal. "These are four ingredients of relevance that you look for in everything, from a Google search to a product, candidate, cause or place to shop," said Andy Coville, CEO of Brodeur Partners, Boston. 

/PRNewswire/ -- Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. Forward Looking StatementCertain of the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: competition; business conditions and industry growth; rapidly changing consumer preferences and trends; general economic conditions; working capital needs; continued compliance with government regulations; loss of key personnel; labor practices; product development; management