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Could the US’ biggest mall owner be the saviour of apparel retailers?

New York - Simon Property Group, the biggest mall owner in the U.S., said on July, 31 it is considering retail investment as it looks to keep stores afloat. They have already rescued ailing teen apparel brand Aeropostale. As reported by CNBC, Simon CEO David Simon said on a post-earnings conference call that “I think it’s very possible — we’re...

Fashion

In Pictures: Aéropostale debuts all new jean fits

Aéropostale, the specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, targeting 16 to 22-year-old women and men, has debut its new range of jeans fits as part of its largest jean offering to date. The new collection of jeans introduces three new fits: the Norma jean, a super high rise fit inspired by Marilyn Monroe; the Flex Effect, a 4-way...

Business

Aero OpCo to join forces with Nautica to gain over 1.2 billion dollars in revenue

Aero OpCo LLC just announced its new partnership with the brand Nautica. As the operating partner for Aéropostale, the company just confirmed that Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) has signed an agreement to purchase the Nautica brand from VF Corporation. Currently, Aero OpCo manages operations for the Aéropostale brand. Currently, Aéropostale...

Business

Aeropostale's bankruptcy causes issues with shareholder

Los Angeles - After prepping for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it seems that Aeropostale is only headed for more turmoil. The filing is potentially opening the teen retailer up to a conflict with one of its major shareholders: Sycamore Partners. The reason that the court filing may cause problems for its shareholders is due to Sycamore Partners’...

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Time is ticking for troubled teen fashion rivals

With revenues sliding steadily since 2012, there is a limit to how long investors will wait. Euromonitor International ponders whether the troubles of teenage fashion brands Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle and Aéropostale will bring private equity firms on the prowl. It is of no surprise that many teen clothing brands are having a hard time....