International Business News - Wet 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 Shares of Wet Seal Inc. fell on Tuesday after an analyst said the teen apparel retailer's Arden B chain is facing a difficult environment and increasing competition. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080923/analyst-says-wet-seals-arden-b-faces-difficulty.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:14:37 EDT The British government is giving some help to farmers after a wet summer by allowing them to use mechanical equipment and vehicles on waterlogged land. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080910/uk-eases-soil-rules-to-aid-farmers-after-rains.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:58:35 EDT An analyst downgraded Wet Seal Inc. on Tuesday, saying the popular teen clothing chain faces substantial revenue pressure. Credit Suisse analyst Paul Lejuez told investors in a research note that he was lowering his rating on the Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based retailer to "Neutral" from "Outperform." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080909/ahead-of-the-bell-wet-seal-downgraded.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:05:51 EDT Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday its August same-store sales tumbled 8.7 percent, as demand at its Arden B stores dropped. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected a same-store sales decline of 7.5 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/wet-seal-same-store-sales-tumble-8-7-percent.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:32:48 EDT Shares of The Wet Seal Inc. rose on Friday, after the teen apparel retailer said profit jumped by 50 percent in the fiscal second quarter due to cost cutting and inventory control. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080822/wet-seal-shares-rise-on-strong-2q.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:47:07 EDT The Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday it expects to earn between 5 cents and 7 cents per share during the third quarter. The retailer operator of Wet Seal and Arden B women's apparel stores said it expects sales between $145.5 million and $149.1 million during the quarter. The company recorded revenue of $150.3 million in the year-ago period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/wet-seal-expects-3q-sales-to-dip-slightly.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:41:03 EDT The Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 50 percent as the young women's clothing chain worked to improve cost controls and better manage its inventory. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/wet-seal-2nd-quarter-income-rises-50-percent.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:23:29 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 7, from AP Financial News: FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (AP)--Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday it expects fiscal second-quarter earnings at the high end of guidance. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/outlook-roundup-wet-seal-ross-stores.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:23:46 EDT Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday it expects fiscal second-quarter earnings at the high end of guidance. The company expects earnings at the high end of the range of 7 cents to 9 cents per share, or 9 cents to 11 cents per share excluding one-time items. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/wet-seal-sees-2q-at-high-end-of-range.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:25:13 EDT Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday same-store sales fell 8.2 percent in July, a larger drop than analysts expected, hurt by weak results from its Arden B chain. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/wet-seal-july-same-store-sales-fall.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:16:23 EDT Shares of Wet Seal Inc. rose Friday, a day after the teen-apparel retailer hired a new president and chief merchandise officer for its core division. Shares rose 5 cents, or 1.4 percent, to close at $4.44. The stock has traded between $1.81 and $5.54 during the past year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080801/wet-seal-shares-rise-after-new-exec-named.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:19:44 EDT Wet Seal Inc. was one of few apparel stocks that rose Thursday, after the teen clothing retailer reported same-store sales fell 2.9 percent in June, just beating analyst expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/wet-seal-up-after-june-same-store-sales-results.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:06:34 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, July 10, from AP Financial News: FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (AP)--Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. on Thursday lowered its second-quarter profit outlook because of a one-time interest charge, but slightly raised its forecast for adjusted profit. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/outlook-roundup-wet-seal-cato.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:27:37 EDT Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday its same-store sales fell 2.9 percent in June, a slightly smaller shortfall than Wall Street was expecting. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/wet-seal-same-store-sales-fall-2-9-percent-in-june.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:01:22 EDT Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. on Thursday lowered its second-quarter profit outlook because of a one-time interest charge, but slightly raised its forecast for adjusted profit. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/wet-seal-lowers-2nd-quarter-profit-forecast.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:00:25 EDT Teen apparel retailer Wet Seal Inc. on Thursday said May same-store sales fell 2 percent, a smaller decline than analysts expected, as sales at its Arden B stores fell. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/wet-seal-same-store-sales-fall-2-percent-in-may.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:01:28 EDT Shares of Wet Seal Inc. ticked higher on Friday, after the teen apparel retailer reported strong fiscal first-quarter earnings as expense reductions offset modest sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080530/wet-seal-shares-surge-on-1q-earnings-outlook.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 17:55:34 EDT Apparel retailer Wet Seal Inc. on Thursday offered fiscal second quarter profit guidance ahead of Wall Street analysts' estimates. The company said it expects profit between 8 cents and 10 cents per share for the quarter. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080529/wet-seal-2nd-quarter-profit-outlook-tops-street.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 16:39:52 EDT Apparel retailer Wet Seal Inc. said Thursday its first quarter profit jumped 18 percent as sales at newer stores and lower expenses helped offset a decline in same-store sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080529/wet-seal-1q-profit-jumps-18-percent.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 16:35:12 EDT Wet Seal Inc. shares rose in Tuesday afternoon trading after an analyst said the teen retailer is on track to turn around its Arden B. chain, which has suffered from slumping sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080513/wet-seal-stock-up-analyst-sees-arden-b-turnaround.htm Tue, 13 May 2008 13:34:17 EDT