Shoe maker Crocs Inc beat quarterly estimates as its colorful plastic clogs sold well, but its second-quarter forecast fell short of market expectations. The company also said it named Jeff Lasher as its new chief financial officer.
Children's clothing company Carter's Inc's quarterly profit beat Wall Street estimates, driven by strong wholesale sales of its namesake brand, but the company forecast weak second-quarter earnings as rising costs of cotton offset a rise in sales
True Religion Apparel Inc's first-quarter results trounced analysts' estimates as the premium denim company sold more of its merchandise through its high-margin online and retail stores.
Europe-focused clothing retailer Esprit Holdings Ltd said total sales in the nine months ended March fell 3.1 percent from a year earlier in Hong Kong dollar terms, but were up in local currency terms.
Strong sales of hiking and running shoes helped Finland-based Amer Sports Oyj more than double its first-quarter operating profit, sending its shares up more than 7 percent to a two-month high.
Interparfums has once again reported a double-digit sales growth for the first quarter of 2011, although results varied between brands and geographical areas.
Elizabeth Arden Inc posted a narrower quarterly loss on Thursday, helped by improved sales of cosmetics and fragrances in the United States. The company lost $3.
Iconix Brand Group Inc has acquired the worldwide master license for the Ed Hardy brand from Nervous Tattoo. Through this transaction, the group will gain control of the licensing and marketing functions, and increase its total ownership stake in the Ed Hardy brand to 85%.
Anglo-Dutch food and cosmetics giant Unilever reported on Thursday sales exceeding 10 billion euros for the first quarter of 2011, bolstered by volume growth and higher sales prices.
Liz Claiborne Inc reported its 14th straight quarterly loss that was much wider than estimates as shoppers turned up their nose at its merchandise and showed they still want bargains.
Jones Group Inc's quarterly profit beat Wall Street estimates, helped by cost cuts and stronger sales that mitigated the rising cotton prices that are hurting all clothing companies.
Skechers USA Inc posted a smaller quarterly profit that fell short of estimates as demand for the once-hot toning shoes have gone down, and the company discounted more to clear out excess intentory.
French luxury products giant PPR reported Wednesday a nine percent increase in first quarter sales, with the company expressing confidence that it will beat last year's performance.
Under Armour Inc reported a first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street's expectations and raised its outlook for the year on rising demand for its sports gear.
Coach Inc warned investors that the disasters in Japan would continue to hurt results in the current quarter, casting a shadow on the upscale handbag maker's better-than-expected sales and earnings report.
