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Aeropostale Reaches Out To Private Equity Firms Amid Growing Pressure From Investors
Amid growing pressure from its investors, struggling apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO), has contacted at least two private equity firms to look for strategic options, sources close to the matter said. The retailer is also seeking assistance...
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Aeropostale’s Timing To Enter Mexico Was Not Ideal
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has limited room for growth in the U.S. due to its wide presence and existing problems. The retailer operates close to 1,000 stores in the U.S., which have been performing poorly for some time now due...
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Aeropostale’s Earnings Were Marked By Lackluster Results, Weak Outlook And Recovery Efforts
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) recorded another dismal quarter as its Q3 fiscal 2013 sales were weighed down by an edgy retail environment and heavy promotional activities. The retailer’s revenues, comparable stores sales, gr...
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Aeropostale Earnings Preview: Expect The Struggle To Continue
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO), a retailer that has been struggling in the U.S. for the past couple of years, is scheduled to report its Q3 fiscal 2013 earnings on December 4th. We expect the retailer to report another weak quarter...
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After Hirzel’s 6% Stake, Crescendo Urges Buyout and Aeropostale Adopts Poison Pill
A lot has been happening for the struggling teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) lately. A few months back, Sycamore Partners acquired an 8% stake in the company saying that it was an attractive investment. Last week, Hirzel Capital Mana...
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Sycamore Takes 8% Stake In Aeropostale; Are We Looking At A Probable Buyout?
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners recently disclosed in its filings that it has acquired an 8% stake in teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO). The firm stated that it bought about 6.25 million Aeropostale shares between August 23 R...
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Aeropostale’s Struggles Continue Despite Its Recent Efforts
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) reported negative growth during Q2 fiscal 2013 and slashed its guidance for the third quarter. The retailer’s comparable store sales fell by 15% and its gross margins shrunk by 7.4% on the account of highly promotiona...
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Aeropostale Earnings Preview: Weak Back-To-School Season Could Hurt Results
After a strong run during the recessionary period of 2008-2009, Aeropostale ‘s (NYSE:ARO) comparable store sales have slid due to a lack of fashion focused products. This continued in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, as the prolonged cold...
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Aeropostale’s International Business Is Small But Holds Promise
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) is finding it hard to revive its business in the U.S. Despite its efforts, the company’s growth has remained flat during the past couple of years. So, should it look beyond the domestic boundaries and focus on expandi...
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How Aeropostale Can Get Its Business Back On Track
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has been struggling since the recession due to a lack of fashion-based apparel and heavy discounts on its basic offerings. During 2011 and 2012, its comparable store sales fell by 8% and 2% respectivel...
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A SWOT Analysis For Aeropostale
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) is a mall based specialty retailer offering casual apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The company operates mainly in North America through its stores and e-commerce channel. It has a limited presence in in...
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Aeropostale Struggles With A Long Winter And A Weak Start To Spring
The first quarter of fiscal 2013 put a severe dent in Aeropostale ‘s (NYSE:ARO) recovery efforts as the retailer’s comparable store sales declined by 14% due to the prolonged cold and heavy promotional deals. Winter this year was unu...
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Aeropostale Earnings Preview: Prolonged Cold To Dampen Recovery Efforts
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) will release its Q1 fiscal 2013 earnings on May 23. Due to the unusually long winter in the U.S., we expect the retailer’s troubles to continue despite its efforts to improve sales. Aeropostale&#...
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What Aeropostale’s Doing To Improve Its Sales
After performing strongly during the recession of 2008-2009, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) has since struggled due to the shift in sales mix to cheaper products and lower store traffic. These factors weighed on its fiscal 2012 results and a weak holida...
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How Valuable Is Aeropostale’s Direct-To-Consumer Business?
Aeropostale’s (NYSE:ARO) direct-to-consumer business, which mainly includes e-commerce, has been growing rapidly since its launch in 2005. The retailer’s emphasis on developing its e-commerce, f-commerce (e-commerce through Facebook)...
