Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in
Thursday's session are Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), Dollar
General Corp. (DG) and Guess Inc. (GES).
Abercrombie said its fiscal second-quarter sales declined more
than expected, but the teen-apparel retailer indicated it has
posted a modest improvement since displaying its back-to-school
line. Shares declined 5.7% to $41.50 premarket.
Dollar General reaffirmed its bid to buy Family Dollar Stores
Inc. (FDO), maintaining the antitrust feasibility of its proposal.
The retailer, which is the biggest dollar chain in the U.S., also
reported its sales climbed less than expected for the quarter ended
Aug. 1. Shares slipped 1.1% to $63 premarket.
Genesco Inc. (GCO) cut its earnings guidance for the year as its
fiscal second-quarter results missed expectations, dragged down by
the company's hat retailer, Lids. Shares fell 6.9% to $82.58 in
premarket trading.
Guess warned its fall retail collection hasn't seen the traction
it expected with consumers, prompting the apparel retailer to lower
its outlook for the year. Shares dropped 8.3% to $23.52
premarket.
Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG, SIG.LN) said its fiscal
second-quarter revenue soared 39%, driven by a sales boost from its
acquisition of Zale Corp. earlier this year. However, the current
quarter's earnings will likely be dented by Zale operations, the
jeweler. Shares edged up 2.8% to $111 premarket.
Williams-Sonoma Inc.'s (WSM) fiscal second-quarter sales
improved, but the high-end home retailer's forecast for the current
quarter fell short of Wall Street expectations. Shares declined 11%
to $66.89 premarket.
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Coty Inc. (COTY) said its fiscal fourth-quarter revenue declined
more than expected, but the company expects the top line to return
to growth in its new fiscal year.
DuPont Co. (DD) agreed to pay $1.28 million to resolve alleged
violations tied to hazardous chemical leaks at a West Virginia
chemical plant that left one DuPont worker dead, the U.S. Justice
Department and Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday.
Lear Corp. (LEA) said it has agreed to acquire Eagle Ottawa LLC,
the world's largest supplier of premium automotive leather, for
$850 million in a move that boosts the company's core
automotive-seating business.
Tilly's Inc.'s (TLYS) fiscal second-quarter profit fell as the
teen retailer reported continued weak sales at existing
locations.
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