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Here’s Why We Believe Aeropostale’s Revenue Per Square Feet Can Recover
Aeropostale ‘s (NYSE:ARO) revenue per square feet (RPSF) increased from $553 in 2008 to about $628 in 2010 as the company gained share in the teen apparel market during the economic recession of 2008-2009, when customers became highly value...
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Aeropostale’s Earnings Tumble Again, But Increasing Average Unit Retail Provides Hope
Aeropostale ‘s (NYSE:ARO) shares dropped by more than 10% in after hours trading after the company reported a loss of $63.8 million in Q2, and projected wider-than-expected losses for the current quarter, which includes the critical back-to...
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Aeropostale Earnings Preview: New CEO’s Strategies Will Be In Focus As Sales Continue To Stumble
With buyers losing their interest in the brand altogether, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has been unable to register positive comparable sales growth for almost three years now. Although the company has been trying hard to improve its product portfolio...
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Mexican Expansion Will Give P.S. From Aeropostale A Much-Needed Push
U.S. apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) recently announced the debut of its P.S. from Aeropostale brand in Mexico. The company opened its first kids brand store in Mexico City this July in partnership with Distribuidora Liverpool, S.A. de ...
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Can Aeropostale’s Margins Revive?
With only basic products such as logo t-shirts, jeans and hoodies in its portfolio, teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has had a difficult time in attracting customers. As the U.S. economy started recovering, the retailer found it extr...
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How P.S. From Aeropostale Is Giving Mixed Signals
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has seen its revenue per square feet slump from $628 in 2010 to $462 in 2013 due to perseverance with its logo business and a gradual customer shift to fashion-forward brands. Although the company has...
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Aeropostale Slumps Further With Dismal Results And Bleak Guidance
Aeropostale ‘s (NYSE:ARO) stock took another beating after the company reported abysmal Q1 fiscal 2014 results and slashed its guidance for the current quarter. Shares tumbled by more than 15% (after hours) as the retailer reported 13% fall...
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Aeropostale’s Results Will Be Bogged Down By Fierce Competition, Low Brand Loyalty And Store Consolidation
Teen apparel retailer, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has lost close to 65% of its value over the past year owing to its dismal financial performance. With buyers losing their interest in the brand altogether, the retailer has been unable to register po...
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With Struggles In The U.S., Aeropostale Might Want To Focus On These International Markets
Teen apparel retailer, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has lost close to 65% of its value over the past year and is finding it really hard to recover. Despite its vigorous efforts, the retailer’s comparable sales and margins have declined substantially o...
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Better Fashion And Growth Of P.S. Brand Can Help Aeropostale Regain Its Lost Value
Aeropostale ‘s (NYSE:ARO) stock has fallen by more than 65% over the last year driven by its dismal financial performance and future uncertainties. The retailer’s over-reliance on basic products, its inability to attract sufficient st...
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Aeropostale May be Headed Towards A Turnaround With The Rightsizing Of Its Domestic Store Fleet
With its affordable basic products, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) was one of the strongest apparel performers during the recession of 2008 to 2009. However, as the economy started recovering, the retailer failed to take advantage of rising consumer int...
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Aeropostale’s Future Looks Uncertain Following Subdued Results, Downbeat Guidance And Sycamore Deal
While it was expected that teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) will continue to struggle in Q4 fiscal 2013, the magnitude of its sales and profit decline was somewhat alarming. The retailer’s revenues declined by 16% and it clocke...
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Aeropostale Earnings Preview: Special Collections Can Offset The Impact Of Weak Holiday Season
It has been more than two years since teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) saw positive comparable store sales growth. The company will report its January-quarter earnings on March 13th. (Fiscal years end with January.) Last year, the r...
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Aeropostale May Seek Private Equity Firms To Raise Capital
Amid its struggling business and growing investor pressure, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) is considering a PIPE (private investment in public equity) transaction, sources close to the matter said. Due to its weakening balance sheet and stumbling stock p...
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New Collections Can Make Aeropostale A More Attractive Takeover Option
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) may be closer to selling its business. With its falling stock price, a number of investors such as Sycamore Partners and Hirzel have raised their stake in the company. Activist investor Crescendo Part...
