clothing

Nordstrom, Inc’s (NYSE: JWN) revenue recovery journey is likely to be prolonged and cost inflation is expected to exert margin pressure, according to Morgan Stanley. The Nordstrom Analyst: Kimberly Greenberger downgraded the rating for Nordstrom from Equal-Weight to Underweight, while...

Poshmark Inc (NASDAQ: POSH) is the best-positioned company in the market for resale apparel, given its “asset-light business model,” which supports healthy long-term margins and allows for “rapid expansion in new markets with minimal expected capex,” according to Stifel. The...

Urban Outfitters, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: URBN) top-line is inflecting above the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, while there appear to be additional catalysts for the back half of 2021 and in 2022, according to JPMorgan. The Urban Outfitters Analyst: Matthew Boss upgraded the rating for Urban...

The owner of several retail brands and a licensing business could hit the public markets with a $10 billion IPO being explored for 2021. What Happened: Authentic Brands is the owner of Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Forever 21, Barneys New York, Airwalk, Frederick’s of...

The week of May 24 is going to be busy with several IPOS, including the direct listing of ZipRecuriter. Here's a look at the major deals. ZipRecruiter: Since 2010, ZipRecruiter has connected 2.8 million employers to more than 110 million job seekers. ZipRecruiter is the No. 1 rated job...

Many retail stocks are moving higher as reopening plays after the widespread adoption of the COVID-19 vaccine. UBS is out with some upgrades to some of its best of breed retail stocks that can thrive as reopening trades and after the trend has disappeared. The Retail Analyst: UBS analyst Jay Sole...

Revolve Group Inc (NYSE: RVLV) has superior profitability and cash flow generation, better than most e-commerce pure-plays. It also has higher customer engagement and earnings growth than traditional retailers, according to BofA Securities. The Revolve Group Analyst: Lorraine Hutchinson...

Investors who have owned stocks since 2016 generally have experienced some big gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) total return in the past five years is 116.7%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way. Gap Struggles: One company that...

Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ: LULU) announced Monday that it would buy Mirror, an at-home-fitness company for $500 million as a part of its growth drive.  What Happened Lululemon is known for its yoga wear and sweat pants. CEO Calvin McDonald said, “the acquisition of...

The shares of Tailored Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TLRD) jumped in the after-hours session on Wednesday as the company gave a business update for the first quarter. What Happened The men's fashion retailer said net sales fell 60.4% year-on-year to $286.7 million in the quarter ending on May 2, due to...

Two retailers popping on earnings Thursday are among our top charts to watch. Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) jumped $1.09 to $5 on 6.7 million shares Thursday, more than 4x its average volume. The apparel retailer released third quarter financial results that beat analyst estimates. After a 12-month...

Jeans and apparel company Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) reported a second-quarter beat Tuesday that was overshadowed by a cautious outlook, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.  The Analyst Heather Balsky maintained a Neutral rating on Levi Strauss with an unchanged $25 price...

Oxford Industries Inc (NYSE: OXM), parent company of multiple brand including Tommy Bahama, reported third-quarter results which fell short of management's own guidance, but KeyBanc sees the quarter as a "squall, not a storm." What Happened Oxford Industries said it earned 14 cents...

Stitch Fix Inc (NASDAQ: SFIX) reported Thursday afternoon with fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat expectations — but the results weren't compelling enough to turn Stifel bullish on the stock. The Analyst Stifel's Scott Devitt maintains a Hold rating on Stitch Fix's...

In an age of weaponized social media, when a brand like H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB ADR (OTC: HNNMY) releases an offensive advertisement, the shockwaves are felt around the world. The clothing retailer often demonstrates that it undertakes corporate responsibility activity and works hard to...