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08:01 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Abercrombie & Fitch October SSS down 15% vs. Retail Metrics estimate down 15.4%
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February 4, 2010
11:28 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Most retailers' January sales beat expectations
Most retailers posted January same-store sales results that exceeded expectations. Overall, Retail Metrics said same-store sales rose 3.3%, beating expectations by 90 basis points. There was strength across virtually all segments, with teen apparel retailers' sales jumping 7.2%, department stores' same-store sales rising 2.7%, and general apparel retailers surging 7.5%. Gift cards and holiday sales helped lead same-store sales higher, Retail Metrics said. Macy's (M) raised its Q4 and 2010 EPS guidance after reporting January same store sales rose 3.4% versus the Retail Metrics estimate of flat sales. The retailer increased its Q4 EPS guidance to $1.35-$1.37 from $1.14-$1.18 and increased its FY09 EPS outlook to $1.36-$1.38 from $1.15-$1.19 versus the consensus of $1.18. Kohl's (KSS) increased its Q4 EPS guidance to $1.36-$1.37 from $1.28-$1.30, after its January same-store sales climbed 6.5%, versus the Retail Metrics estimate of a 2.6% gain. Abercrombie & Fitch's (ANF) January same-store sales rose 8%, versus the Retail Metrics outlook for an 8.6% drop. Zumiez's (ZUMZ) January same-store sales increased 1.8%, versus the consensus of a decline of 1.2%. Target (TGT) missed expectations, as its January comparable sales inched up 0.5%, versus the Retail Metrics estimate of a 1.3% gain. Meanwhile, Costco (COST) narrowly beat expectations, as its January same-store sales climbed 8%, versus the Retail Metrics estimate of 7.2%. :theflyonthewall.com
10:15 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Abercrombie & Fitch trades over 6% higher following SSS results

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09:41 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Gappers Report: Bullish gaps

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09:16 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Pre-market top 5 gainers
The following stocks were the top percentage gainers before the open on solid volume of at least 50,000 shares, trading at over $10. ANF 7.63%, MKSI 6.1%, M 4.6%, HOT 3.7%, GPS 3.25%. :theflyonthewall.com
09:01 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Abercrombie & Fitch jumps on better than expected same store sales

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08:05 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Abercrombie & Fitch January SSS up 8% vs. Retail Metrics estimate down 8.6%

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February 3, 2010
07:38 EDTANF
theflyonthewall.com: Abercombie & Fitch struggles to regain its style, WSJ reports

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