International Business News - Limited 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 Limited Brands Inc. said Wednesday its same-store sales dropped 6 percent in September, a decline that was worse than Wall Street had expected. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters anticipated a same-store sales decline of 5.4 percent as shoppers minded their pennies amid a worsening economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/limited-sept-same-store-sales-drop-6-percent.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:28:06 EDT A Credit Suisse analyst advised investors Friday to take a long position on shares of clothing chain Gap Inc. while taking a short position on rival retailer Limited Brands Inc. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080912/credit-suisse-take-long-position-on-gap.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:40:53 EDT Shares of Limited Brands Inc. fell on Thursday, after the company said it expects same-store sales to fall in September. Shares declined $1.36, or 6.2 percent, to $20.70. The stock has traded between $14.41 and $24.24 during the past year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/limited-shares-fall-on-september-outlook.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:01:37 EDT Limited Brands Inc., operator of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, said Thursday its August same-store sales slipped 7 percent. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters predicted a same-store sales decline of 6.9 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/limited-brands-august-same-store-sales-slip.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:27:12 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, Aug. 21, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Limited Brands Inc. rose on Thursday, after the operator of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works reported second-quarter results ahead of expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/movers-roundup-limited-brands-citi-trends.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:12:37 EDT Shares of Limited Brands Inc. rose on Thursday, after the operator of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works reported second-quarter results ahead of expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/limited-brands-rises-as-2q-results-beat-street.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:43:37 EDT Specialty apparel maker Limited Brands Inc. said Wednesday that its profit fell by more than half in the second quarter amid a difficult retail environment, but results beat expectations as the company kept a tight rein on its inventory and expenses. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080820/limited-brands-2nd-quarter-profit-falls.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:22:41 EDT Specialty retailer Limited Brands Inc. spent $180,000 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on the taxation of international business transactions and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080820/limited-brands-spent-180k-lobbying-govt-in-2q.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:02:56 EDT Specialty retailer Limited Brands Inc. reports earnings for the fiscal second quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080818/earnings-preview-limited-brands.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:32:29 EDT Tween Brands Inc. said Tuesday it's converting nearly 600 Limited Too stores to its lower-priced Justice brand as cost-conscious parents steer their children toward more discounted stores. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080812/tween-brands-to-scrap-limited-too-brand.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:05:19 EDT Limited Brands Inc. said Thursday July same-store sales slipped 5 percent, reflecting the absence of Express and Limited Stores sales results, but results were still better than expected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/limited-brands-same-store-sales-slip-5-percent.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:37:10 EDT Clothing retailer Limited Brands Inc. said Thursday its same-store sales tumbled 9 percent in June--further than expected--reflecting the absence of Express and Limited Stores sales results. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/limited-brands-june-sales-tumble-9-percent.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:34:47 EDT China-based online game operator and developer The9 Limited said Monday it entered into an agreement with Korean online game developer T3 Entertainment Co. Ltd. to form a joint venture. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080707/the9-limited-forms-joint-venture-with-t3.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:27:12 EDT Limited Brands Inc. spent $230,000 in the first quarter to lobby on trade issues and customs compliance, among other issues. The Columbus, Ohio-based parent of Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and other brands also lobbied on tax and accounting issues, including the taxation of international business transactions and Internet sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/limited-brands-spent-230-000-to-lobby-in-1q.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:34:01 EDT Limited Brands Inc. said Thursday its same-store sales slipped 6 percent reflecting the absence of Express and Limited Stores sales results. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected same-store sales to drop 5.5 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/limited-brands-may-same-store-sales-decline.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:26:39 EDT American Depositary Shares of China Mobile Ltd. are declining after a big telecom restructuring in China had at least one analyst wondering how the company's No. 1 market position will be affected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080527/adrs-in-focus-china-mobile-limited.htm Tue, 27 May 2008 15:36:00 EDT Specialty retailer Limited Brands Inc. saw its shares rise Thursday after the company said its first-quarter profit nearly doubled, and beat Wall Street expectations, even amid tough economic conditions. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/limited-brands-jumps-after-raising-profit-target.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 16:23:24 EDT Limited Brands Inc. said Monday its board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents. The retailer, whose stores include Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, said the dividend is payable June 13 to shareholders of record May 29. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080520/limited-brands-sets-quarterly-dividend-of-15-cents.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 13:48:22 EDT Limited Brands Inc., which operates Victoria's Secret and other retail chains, said Thursday its same-store sales in the four-week period ended May 3 fell 5 percent, well more than Wall Street expected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080508/limited-brands-same-store-sales-fall-5-percent.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 07:23:37 EDT Limited Brands Inc., which operates Victoria's Secret and other retail chains, said Thursday that March same-store sales dropped 8 percent, as its Bath & Body Works stores booked steep sales decline... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080410/limited-same-store-sales-drop-8-pct.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:32:07 EDT