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Trademark case: Ascent Classical Academies v. Lands’ End, Inc., USA

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a trademark infringement complaint involving Ascent Classical Academies and Lands' End, Inc. The appellate court found that the original contract between the parties, concerning the charter school network's use of trademarks post-termination, …

Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This technical analysis for Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) shows a current price momentum score of 3.92, placing it 61st out of 93 in the Specialty Retailers industry. The stock is trading between a resistance level of $79.92 and a support level of $68.29, suitable …

Janus Henderson Group PLC Sells 90,109 Shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Janus Henderson Group PLC reduced its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc.

lululemon athletica inc. $LULU Shares Sold by SummitTX Capital L.P.

SummitTX Capital L.P. significantly reduced its stake in lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) by 68.2% in the first quarter, selling over 17,000 shares but still retaining holdings worth approximately $1.26 million. Despite this, institutional investors and hedge funds continue to own a substantial 85.2% of the …

Empowered Funds LLC Trims Stock Position in Victoria's Secret & Co. $VSXY

Empowered Funds LLC reduced its stake in Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSXY) by 15.1% in the first quarter, selling 52,764 shares and now owning 296,739 shares valued at $13.757 million. Despite this, other hedge funds increased their positions, and institutional investors collectively own 90.29% …

Caleres Inc (CAL) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis

This article provides a valuation analysis of Caleres Inc (CAL), noting its current valuation score of 8.67, ranking 26th out of 93 in the Specialty Retailers industry. It highlights the company's P/E ratio of -62.39, which is significantly below its recent high and slightly …

Edgestream Partners L.P. Purchases 29,104 Shares of lululemon athletica inc. $LULU

Edgestream Partners L.P. significantly increased its stake in lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) by purchasing an additional 29,104 shares, bringing its total holdings to 52,511 shares valued at over $8 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in LULU, which has seen its stock …

Buckle Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) had approximately 8,035 total employees worldwide as of March 2026, a 4.0% decline from 8,373 employees in 2023. The company, headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, is actively hiring with 3,809 active job postings in 2026. Its workforce is primarily concentrated in …

Form 4 American Eagle Outfitters Inc For: 29 July By Investing.com

This article reports on a Form 4 filing for American Eagle Outfitters Inc. dated July 29. Form 4 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing used to disclose transactions by company insiders. The article indicates this is a financial market update from Investing.com.

Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis

This article provides a valuation analysis for Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN), highlighting its current valuation score of 7.75, which ranks it 57th out of 93 in the Specialty Retailers industry. It notes the company's current P/E ratio is 14.24, positioned between its recent high …

Ross Stores, Inc. $ROST Position Increased by Amundi

Amundi increased its stake in Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) by 30.1% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 429,532 shares, bringing its total to 1.86 million shares valued at approximately $402 million. Institutional investors now hold 86.86% of the company. Analysts have a "Moderate …

BOOT Q1 Earnings Beat on Store Growth & Tariff Refunds, View Up

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts

Boot Barn (BOOT) Stock Gains Face A Steep Valuation Gap

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) Given Consensus Rating of "Reduce" by Brokerages

Brokerages have issued a consensus "Reduce" rating for lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU), with an average 12-month price target of $148.35. This caution comes despite the company slightly surpassing quarterly earnings and revenue estimates. Insider buying and significant institutional ownership are also noted in the …

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from 21 brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $233.18. The company recently reported strong quarterly results, exceeding EPS and revenue expectations, and institutional investors hold a significant stake of 86.86%. Ross …

JJill Inc (JILL) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis

This article analyzes the valuation of JJill Inc (JILL), a specialty retailer. It highlights the company's current valuation score of 7.54, placing it 65th out of 93 in its industry, and notes its P/E ratio of 9.98, which is below its recent high but …

CRI|Carter's Inc|Price:38.690|Chg%:-0.770

TradingKey provides a comprehensive stock analysis for Carter's Inc (CRI), highlighting its healthy fundamentals, high growth potential, and "fairly valued" status within the Specialty Retailers industry. Despite recent weak market performance, the company exhibits strong fundamentals and is expected to trend upwards in the …

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) Could Be 21% Undervalued After Cutting 2026 Guidance

Lululemon Athletica recently cut its fiscal 2026 revenue and earnings guidance, leading to a significant drop in its share price. Despite a short-term bounce, the stock has seen a sharp year-to-date decline and fading long-term momentum. While one narrative suggests the stock is 20.6% …

Genesco announces leadership transition at Schuh

Genesco has appointed Tomas Petersson as the new president of its UK business, Schuh, replacing the retiring Colin Temple. Petersson, previously Foot Locker’s Senior Vice President for EMEA, will work with Temple for a smooth transition, aiming to accelerate growth and strengthen Schuh's footwear …

Lazard Asset Management LLC Raises Position in Buckle, Inc. (The) $BKE

Lazard Asset Management LLC significantly increased its stake in Buckle, Inc. (The) (NYSE:BKE) by 1,066.8% during the first quarter, now holding 297,594 shares valued at approximately $15.0 million. This move is part of broader institutional investment activity, with hedge funds and other institutional investors …

Ross Stores Stock And The Price Of A Perfect Story

Ross Stores (ROST) has seen a significant stock surge after announcing a 17% increase in comparable store sales and raising its full-year guidance. The market's enthusiasm suggests it's pricing in a sustained higher growth trajectory, fueled by a "double-digit increase in customer count." However, …

Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSXY) Major Shareholder International Pte Ltd Bbrc Sells 798,920 Shares

International Pte Ltd Bbrc, a major shareholder in Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSXY), sold 798,920 shares of the company's stock for approximately $71.2 million. This transaction, which occurred on July 28th, reduced their stake by 9.28% to 7.81 million shares. The sale comes after …

Blundy group details 9.8% Victoria's Secret & Co. (VSXY) stake

The Blundy group, including BBFIT Investments, The BB Family International Trust, BBRC International, and Brett Blundy, has reported a collective beneficial ownership of 9.8% in Victoria's Secret & Co. (VSXY), totaling 7,810,631 shares. This updated Schedule 13D/A filing details recent open market sales by …

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) CTO exercises options, sells 70K shares under plan

Stitch Fix, Inc.'s Chief Prod/Technology Officer, Anthony Bacos, exercised 50,000 employee stock options at $2.48 per share and subsequently sold 70,000 Class A common shares on July 27, 2026. These transactions, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan established on March 17, 2026, generated approximately …

BlackRock (ROST) reports 8.0% beneficial ownership in Ross Stores via Schedule 13G/A

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 25,664,414 shares of Ross Stores, Inc. common stock, which represents an 8.0% stake as of June 30, 2026. The filing indicates BlackRock holds sole voting power over 23,825,271 shares and sole …

Former Genesco Inc. chairman William S. 'Bill' Wire II dies at 94

William S. "Bill" Wire II, former Genesco Inc. chairman and a prominent Nashville business and community leader, has died at 94. Wire was known for his extensive service on the boards of over 15 state and local nonprofits, including the YMCA and Martha O'Bryan …

The late Nashville business leader William S. "Bill" Wise II through the years

This article remembers William S. "Bill" Wire II, a prominent Nashville business leader and philanthropist who passed away at age 94 on July 19, 2026. Wire was president and chairman of Genesco Inc. from 1986 until his retirement in 1994. The piece includes several …

Boot Barn expects 70 new stores after opening 27 in Q1

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. announced strong first fiscal quarter 2027 results, exceeding expectations with net sales up 17.7% to $593.5 million and diluted EPS of $2.29. The company opened 27 new stores during the quarter, bringing its total to 566, and plans to open …

Boot Barn earnings on deck: Growth test for western wear leader

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is preparing to announce its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with investors keenly observing its ability to maintain growth towards its ambitious goal of 1,200 stores. Analysts expect solid revenue growth despite a slight earnings decline compared to the previous year, …

a.k.a. Brands (AKA) to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

a.k.a. Brands (AKA) is scheduled to announce its Q2 2026 earnings after market close on Wednesday, August 5th. Analysts are projecting a loss of $0.35 per share on revenue of approximately $162.9 million. The company's stock currently has a consensus "Hold" rating with a …

Smith Group Asset Management LLC Buys 18,530 Shares of The TJX Companies, Inc. $TJX

Smith Group Asset Management LLC increased its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. by 7.5% during the first quarter, purchasing an additional 18,530 shares to own a total of 264,657 shares valued at approximately $42.3 million. TJX reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.19 per …

CTRN|Citi Trends Inc|Price:72.700|Chg%:+2.810

This article provides a comprehensive stock analysis of Citi Trends Inc (CTRN), highlighting its healthy fundamentals, high growth potential, and "fairly valued" status within the Specialty Retailers industry. It notes strong institutional ownership, a recent "Buy" rating from analysts with a target price of …

Genesco Inc (GCO) Risk Assessment: Volatility, Financial Risk & Investment Risk

This article provides a risk assessment for Genesco Inc (GCO), detailing its current score of 3.35, ranking 62 out of 93 in the Specialty Retailers industry. It highlights the company's beta value of 1.71, indicating higher volatility compared to the S&P 500. The assessment …

AKA Q2'26 Earnings: revenue estimate is 162.89M USD

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) is scheduled to release its Q2'26 earnings on August 5th after the market closes. Analysts estimate the company will report revenue of $162.89 million and an EPS of $(0.35) for the quarter. The article provides a table of past …

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages The Gap Inc. (GAP) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who purchased securities of The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GAP). This investigation follows Gap's Q1 2026 financial results, which reported revenue below analyst expectations and led to a significant 15.4% drop in the …