International Business News - JNY http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Apparel retailer Jones Apparel Group Inc. said Monday that Jay Friedman has been promoted to chief executive officer of its retail footwear and apparel division. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080818/jones-apparel-names-friedman-as-ceo-of-unit.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:37:41 EDT Liz Claiborne Inc. is expected to report second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, and investors will be watching to see how falling consumer demand for apparel and a spate of retail bankruptcies are affecting business. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080811/on-the-watch-liz-claiborne.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:46:39 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, July 30, from AP Financial News: COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP)--Cummins Inc., which makes engines and related components, lifted its full-year sales forecast on Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/outlook-roundup-cummins-garmin.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:52:48 EDT Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, July 30, from AP Financial News: CANTON, Ohio (AP)--Specialty alloy maker Timken Co. said Wednesday its second-quarter earnings grew 61 percent as stronger overseas demand offset the effects of a weak North American auto market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/earnings-roundup-timken-rehabcare.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:43:39 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, July 30, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Jones Apparel Group Inc. rose more than 10 percent Wednesday, after the New York-based apparel company swung to a better-than-expected profit during its second quarter, and backed its earnings outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/movers-roundup-jones-apparel-comcast.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:38:02 EDT Shares of Jones Apparel Group Inc. rose nearly 12 percent Wednesday, after the New York-based apparel company swung to a better-than-expected profit during its second quarter, and backed its earnings outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/jones-apparel-shares-soar-on-strong-2q-report.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:55:27 EDT Clothing maker Jones Apparel Group Inc. said Wednesday its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 14 cents per share. Shareholders of record as of Aug. 15 will receive the payment on Aug. 29, the company said. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/jones-apparel-declares-quarterly-dividend.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:15:50 EDT Clothing maker Jones Apparel Group Inc. on Wednesday reaffirmed its outlook for adjusted 2008 profit. "While we are pleased with our second-quarter results, current consumer spending levels and the uncertain state of the economy leave us cautious, and we are therefore maintaining our guidance for 2008," said Wesley R. Card, president and chief executive. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/jones-apparel-reaffirms-2008-profit-outlook.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:14:21 EDT Apparel maker Jones Apparel Group Inc. said Wednesday it swung to a better-than-expected profit in its second quarter due to exiting several sportswear lines and recording far lower costs associated with selling Barneys New York. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/jones-apparel-swings-to-2q-profit.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:10:54 EDT Nine West Group, a division of Jones Apparel Group Inc., said Monday it will create a footwear collection with privately held shoe and apparel maker New Balance. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/nine-west-pairs-with-new-balance-for-shoe-line.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:16:18 EDT Apparel maker Jones Apparel Group Inc. on Monday said it acquired a minority stake in GRI Group Ltd., an accessories and apparel brand-management and retail-distribution company. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080623/jones-apparel-group-invests-in-gri-group.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:13:33 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, June 12, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Incyte Corp. surged Thursday after the drug developer said its experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug proved safe and quickly prompted patient responses in a small, midstage study. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080612/movers-roundup-incyte-cyberonics.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:56:57 EDT Shares of Jones Apparel Group Inc. fell on Thursday, even after the apparel maker said it formed a joint venture to develop the Rachel Roy Fashion Brand. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080612/jones-apparel-shares-rise-on-rachel-roy-deal.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:49:39 EDT Apparel maker Jones Apparel Group Inc. said Thursday it formed a joint venture to develop, market and license the Rachel Roy fashion brand. Under the terms of the agreement, Jones owns 50 percent of the interest in the venture, formed with Rachel Roy, Damon Dash and TSM Capital LLC. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080612/jones-apparel-forms-joint-venture-with-rachel-roy.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:54:20 EDT Shares of apparel makers closed lower Friday along with the broader market as oil prices soared more than $10 a barrel to a new record and unemployment climbed much more than anticipated. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/closing-glance-apparel-makers-down-on-oil-prices.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:12:34 EDT Shares of apparel makers dropped early Friday along with the broader market because of rising oil prices and a bigger-than-expected jump in unemployment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080606/opening-glance-apparel-makers-down-on-oil-prices.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:06:13 EDT Shares of apparel makers ended higher Thursday after retailers reported better-than-expected sales for May. Discount and lower-priced stores such as Costco Wholesale Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. were among the strongest performers. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/closing-glance-apparel-makers-up-on-may-sales.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:05:18 EDT Shares of apparel makers rose early Thursday as retailers reported stronger-than-expected sales for May. Consumers appeared to step up their shopping as tax rebate checks hit their mailboxes. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/opening-glance-apparel-makers-up-on-may-sales.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:14:45 EDT Shares of apparel makers traded down early Wednesday, while the broader market rose modestly after reports on the service sector and worker productivity. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080604/opening-glance-apparel-makers-down.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:23:17 EDT Shares of apparel makers ended mixed Tuesday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy faces headwinds with rising prices for food and energy--a signal that interest rates will remain on hold. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080603/closing-glance-apparel-makers-finish-mixed.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:04:36 EDT