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May 20, 2013
Former Limited Brands exec to head Topco supply chain

Topco Associates LLC has hired former Limited Brands executive Paul Matthews as the company’s EVP and chief supply chain officer, reporting to president and CEO Randy Skoda.

February 27, 2013
Limited Brands Q4 comps up 5%

Limited Brands reported that adjusted earnings per share for the 14-week fourth quarter ended Feb. 2 were $1.76 compared with $1.50 for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, 2012.

February 7, 2013
Limited sees comps boost

Limited Brands reported that comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter were up 5% and that net sales for the same period were $3.86 billion compared with $3.5 billion for the same period last year.

October 4, 2012
Mixed bag for apparel retailers and department stores in September; Gap shines

Apparel retailers and department stores reported monthly revenue results for September that were mixed, as Gap Inc. and Limited Brands posted gains that beat Wall Street estimates, while Macy's and Kohl’s missed expectations.

September 21, 2012
OSU president, electric company head join Limited board

Limited Brands has announced the appointments of Michael Morris and Dr. Gordon Gee to its board of directors.

September 21, 2012
OSU president, electric company head join Limited board

Limited Brands has announced the appointments of Michael Morris and Dr. Gordon Gee to its board of directors.

August 30, 2012
Retailers make strong gains in August

Macy's, Limited Brands and Gap Inc. all posted August same-store sales that topped analysts' estimates as retailers across the board generally posted strong sales, boosted by back-to-school shopping and aggressive promotions.

August 16, 2012
Limited raises outlook on 2Q earnings growth

Limited Brands reportted that adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter were 50 cents compared with 48 cents for the same period last year.

August 2, 2012
Mixed bag for retailers in July: Discounters shine, teen retailers disappoint

Many retailers reported better-than-expected results in July as warm weather and clearance sales drew shoppers into stores.

May 3, 2012
Despite earlier Easter, Limited, Ross, Limited deliver strong sales

NEW YORK — Several apparel retailers, including Limited Brands, Zumiez and Ross Stores, posted better-than-expected sales in April. It was widely expected that an earlier Easter, which pushed demand into March, and cool weather would hurt sales.

Limited Brands, parent of Victoria’s Secret, reported a 7% rise in same-store sales for April, beating estimates.

May 3, 2012
Despite earlier Easter, Limited, Ross, Limited deliver strong sales

NEW YORK — Several apparel retailers, including Limited Brands, Zumiez and Ross Stores, posted better-than-expected sales in April. It was widely expected that an earlier Easter, which pushed demand into March, and cool weather would hurt sales.

Limited Brands, parent of Victoria’s Secret, reported a 7% rise in same-store sales for April, beating estimates.

May 3, 2012
Limited Brands names new COO

Limited Brands has named Charlie McGuigan, CEO of Mast Global, the company's sourcing and production arm, as COO of Limited Brands.

May 3, 2012
Limited Brands names new COO

Limited Brands has named Charlie McGuigan, CEO of Mast Global, the company's sourcing and production arm, as COO of Limited Brands.

April 25, 2012
Search for Children's Place CFO ends with former Limited exec

More than a year after The Children's Place Retail Stores began its search for a new chief financial officer, following the departure of EVP finance and adminstration, Susan Riley, the company has named Steven Baginski as CFO. He will report to Eric Bauer, COO. 

February 23, 2012
Limited's Q4 profit plummets 21% on restructuring charge

Profits fell at Limited Brands, thanks to a large restructuring charge. The company reported Wednesday that fourth quarter profit dropped 21% to $359.4 million, from $452.3 million in the year-ago period.

November 17, 2011
Limited Brands sees earnings, comps growth in Q3

Limited Brands reported that adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter ended Oct. 29 increased 39% to 25 cents compared with earnings per share of 18 cents for the quarter ended Oct. 30, 2010, which exclude an income tax benefit in 2011 of $16.7 million, or 6 cents per share.

October 14, 2011
Armani exec named CEO of Victoria's Secret Direct

Victoria's Secret Direct said Thursday that former Giorgio Armani Corp. CEO Bridget Ryan-Berman has been named CEO of the Internet and catalogue division of Victoria's Secret and a subsidiary of Limited Brands.

October 14, 2011
Armani exec named CEO of Victoria's Secret Direct

Victoria's Secret Direct said Thursday that former Giorgio Armani Corp. CEO Bridget Ryan-Berman has been named CEO of the Internet and catalogue division of Victoria's Secret and a subsidiary of Limited Brands.

August 18, 2011
Victoria's Secret helps drive up Limited's 2Q profit

Limited Brands reported Wednesday that net income for the second quarter rose a better-than-expected 29% to $231.2 million, compared with $178.7 million in the year-ago period.

August 18, 2011
Victoria's Secret helps drive up Limited's 2Q profit

Limited Brands reported Wednesday that net income for the second quarter rose a better-than-expected 29% to $231.2 million, compared with $178.7 million in the year-ago period.

August 4, 2011
Apparel retailers have mixed results in July

NEW YORK — The nation’s specialty apparel retailers reported mixed results in July, as Hot Topic and Limited Brands turned in strong performances, while Gap and Aeropostale stumbled.

 Hot Topic said its same-store sales rose 7.3% in July. far exceeding the 0.5% rise in analysts’ forecast. Hot Topic said the measure rose 6.2% at its namesake stores and rose 11.8% at its plus-sized Torrid division. The teen retailer also raised its second-quarter outlook.

August 4, 2011
Apparel retailers have mixed results in July

NEW YORK — The nation’s specialty apparel retailers reported mixed results in July, as Hot Topic and Limited Brands turned in strong performances, while Gap and Aeropostale stumbled.

 Hot Topic said its same-store sales rose 7.3% in July. far exceeding the 0.5% rise in analysts’ forecast. Hot Topic said the measure rose 6.2% at its namesake stores and rose 11.8% at its plus-sized Torrid division. The teen retailer also raised its second-quarter outlook.

July 27, 2011
Former Limited exec hired by Sears Canada

Sears Canada, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corp., said Monday it has hired former Limited Brands online EVP Steven Goldsmith as its EVP merchandising, apparel and accessories.

May 19, 2011
Limited Brands posts double-digit comps growth in Q1

Limited Brands reported that adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter ended April 30, were 40 cents compared with adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents for the quarter ended May 1.

March 31, 2011
Victoria’s Secret Pink division names CEO

Limited Brands said Wednesday it has promoted Denise Landman to CEO of its Victoria’s Secret Pink brand.

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