Wednesday, August 25, 2010

“Clothing retailers to close 116 stores - Orange County Register” plus 3 more

“Clothing retailers to close 116 stores - Orange County Register” plus 3 more


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Clothing retailers to close 116 stores - Orange County Register

Posted: 22 Aug 2010 08:33 PM PDT

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Ann Taylor Stores Corp. said last week they plan to shutter 60 and 56 stores in fiscal 2010, respectively.

Below is an excerpt from Abercrombie & Fitch's press release:

In Fiscal 2010, the Company continues to expect to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in Copenhagen, Denmark and Fukuoka, Japan and a Hollister Epic store on Fifth Avenue in New York. The Company now expects to open approximately 20 international mall-based Hollister stores in Fiscal 2010 … The Company has confirmed plans to open one Abercrombie & Fitch store in Canada and its first international Gilly Hicks store in the United Kingdom in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2010.

Domestically, (it) expects to open three Abercrombie & Fitch stores, including its first store in Puerto Rico, three abercrombie kids stores, three Hollister stores, two Gilly Hicks stores and five outlet stores.

(It) expects to close approximately 60 domestic stores over the course of Fiscal 2010, predominantly at the end of the year. The majority of these closures will be by way of natural lease expirations.

In Orange County, Hollister has stores at Anaheim Gardenwalk, Brea Mall, Irvine Spectrum Center, Westminster Mall and The Block at Orange. Abercrombie & Fitch has stores at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Brea Mall, Westfield MainPlace in Santa Ana and The Shops at Mission Viejo. Its kids chain abercrombie has locations at Brea Mall, South Coast Plaza and MainPlace.

Below are excerpts from Ann Taylor press releases:

During the first quarter of 2010, the Ann Taylor brand closed three Ann Taylor stores and converted five Ann Taylor stores to LOFT stores. At the LOFT brand, the Company closed one LOFT store. During the second quarter of 2010, the Ann Taylor brand closed four Ann Taylor stores and converted one Ann Taylor store to a LOFT store. At the LOFT brand, the Company closed five LOFT stores.

The total store count at the end of the second quarter was 894, comprised of 278 Ann Taylor stores, 92 Ann Taylor Factory stores, 506 LOFT stores, and 18 LOFT Outlet stores. Under the program, the Company now expects to close approximately 56 stores in fiscal 2010, bringing the total closures associated with the three-year program to approximately 158. Of these, approximately half are expected to be Ann Taylor stores and half are expected to be LOFT stores.

In Orange County, Ann Taylor has stores at South Coast Plaza, Brea Mall, and The Shops at Mission Viejo and eight Loft stores at South Coast Plaza, Five Points Plaza, Westminster Mall, Tustin, Shops at Rossmoor, Irvine Spectrum Center, Brea and Crystal Cove Promenade.

 


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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Ann Taylor Stores Corp. said last week they plan to shutter 60 and 56 stores in fiscal 2010, respectively.

Below is an excerpt from Abercrombie & Fitch's press release:

In Fiscal 2010, the Company continues to expect to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in Copenhagen, Denmark and Fukuoka, Japan and a Hollister Epic store on Fifth Avenue in New York. The Company now expects to open approximately 20 international mall-based Hollister stores in Fiscal 2010 … The Company has confirmed plans to open one Abercrombie & Fitch store in Canada and its first international Gilly Hicks store in the United Kingdom in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2010.

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PD: Woman Left Crash Scene To Change Clothes - msnbc.com

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 10:43 AM PDT

GONZALES, Calif. — KSBW.com

A Gonzales woman involved in a hit-and-run on Monday told police she left the scene because she had to change clothes.

Police said a 9-year-old girl was hit while walking in a marked crosswalk at Fairview and Centennial drives at 7:44 a.m. Monday.

When officers got to the scene they found the girl in the middle of the roadway. She was airlifted to a San Jose Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Maricela Medina Leon, 40, was the driver of the vehicle police said hit the girl.

Police said Leon was seen both speeding and talking on her cell phone as she drove in front of the La Gloria Elementary School.

Leon returned to the scene about seven minutes after the crash and told officers she left because she needed to go home and change clothes.

Witnesses said she left her car and ran home, telling investigators it was to change clothes and get her kid ready for school, but she told a witness something else.

Witness Virgina Gallegos said she was frightened and very shaken up.

Gallegos said the woman had her cell phone on her hand and told her she needed to go get her license.

Police said if Leon had stayed on scene she would have been cited and released, but because she ran away she was arrested. Leon was booked at the Monterey County Jail on felony hit-and-run and other charges.

On Tuesday, police said the 9-year-girl was recovering from surgery after she received broken bones and is in stable condition at a regional trauma center.

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Kids corner: Galaxy Theatres, Jaycox fund combine to help kids - Tacoma News Tribune

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 01:42 PM PDT

The cool people of Galaxy Theatres at the Uptown Gig Harbor Shopping Center have scored again with Jaycox Gig Harbor Police Benevolent Fund-sponsored movies for kids every Wednesday at $2 per kid. Every one of those dollars goes to the GHPD's program to collect items for kids in need.

The cool people of Galaxy Theatres at the Uptown Gig Harbor Shopping Center have scored again with Jaycox Gig Harbor Police Benevolent Fund-sponsored movies for kids every Wednesday at $2 per kid. Every one of those dollars goes to the GHPD's program to collect items for kids in need.

"Galaxy's community service is a wonderful project for kids' movies during summer break," Fred Labayen said.

To daycare employee Brianna Jones, "Having a kid-friendly outing for summer is a great, inexpensive way to have a bonding activity each week with kids of our community."

Annie Rozinka, 8, said the movie was great, "and I am glad I have a home" — which the main character in the movie "A Bug's Life" did not.

Lindsay Danaher, 10, said she "would like to share stuff with people who don't have stuff."

"A great opportunity for both the kids and the community," said Katrina Cardinal who, with 4-year-old Thomas and 2-year-old Kate, said Galaxy Theatres are offering a wonderful service to the GHPD.

"It's so wonderful to be able to offer these kids' movies at such a discount," said Amber Burns, an assistant manager at Galaxy Theatres. "Watching kids get excited about seeing the movies on the big screen for the first time is adorable."

Snow White to play at Encore!

I happen to have a passion for Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." When my friend Kathy McGilliard told me that Encore! Theater and PenMet Parks were parterning for a family friendly musical, I wanted to share the news because I've often witnessed the magic McGilliard imparts on her productions.

The show opens at 7 p.m. Friday in the open-air amphitheater at Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. NW and Sehmel Drive in Gig Harbor. It will be performed six times on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 29.

"I think it will be fun to be a bird because it's fun flying and being around Snow White," said Naomi Cummings, 6, who plays a bird in the production. "My favorite character is the queen because she's really mean for pretend. I like being in the show because you get to be around other kids, and you are not the only one on stage."

Jamin "Ticklish" Cummings, 9, who plays said she thinks she's a good actor because she likes her character, "Happy."

"I used to be afraid, but Kathy is helping me by putting me in front of other people," Jamin said. "This is my first play, and I think it will be good."

Count on it!

Jamin's mom, Rebecca Cummings, said she was surprised by how much work is involved, even for a show as familiar as this one.

"There are so many personalities and personal skills that come to bear," Rebecca said. "Every production is like a little miracle, a true communal experience. We would be honored to have the community at large come to share in the fruits of our labors!"

Tickets are available at the site one hour prior to showtime. They are $10 for adults, seniors, military and teens and $5 for children 12 and younger. Cash or check only.

There is terraced seating, but your own blankets or lawn chairs are recommended. A jacket also is encouraged for when the sun goes down.

Maleah Cummings, 4, who plays a baby bird, said, "Snow White is my favorite because she sings a lot of songs. My other favorite is the prince because he's a good singer. I like Ticklish because he's a good dancer, and he is my brother!"

She also liked all the dwarves' names.

Here's a test for you: How many of the dwarfs can you name?

Rebecca Cummings, who plays a "crone," said it's a "great opportunity to share in my children's artistic pursuits in a formal setting. Not every day do you get to pretend with your kids in front of people!

"If ever there was a way to get your kids to cooperate, it's getting them on stage together," she said. "Plus, now we all can sing the same songs in the car."

Directed by McGilliard, the cast boasts the talents of Kasey Dickason as Snow White, Colin Briskey as the Prince and Heather Cummings as the Queen. Fifteen other actors round out the cast.

For information, call 253-858-2282 or visit www.encoretheater.org.

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Kid Tips: Don t compromise your principles - San Jose Mercury News

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 11:59 PM PDT

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