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Destination XL Taps $17.5 Million Loan to Fuel Liquidity After Difficult Fiscal 2020

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Destination XL, which operates the DXL Big + Tall and Casual Male XL brands and ecommerce sites including dxl.com, has pivoted its operations to recover from the pandemic. Efforts include adjusting its product assortment, negotiating relief in occupancy costs and restructuring its operating expenses.

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Costco, Nordstrom And Abercrombie Results Showcase Retail Fortunes Across Three Verticals

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Nordstrom, like many other department stores, had a much weaker quarter: overall sales fell 40% , with full-price locations dropping 36% and the off-price division declining 45%. The declines were attributed to store closures, though the retailer has reopened about 40%. Abercrombie has a similarly positive outlook despite its troubles.

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Ancora Holdings Calls for New Kohl’s CEO and Chairperson Following Rejected Acquisition Offers

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Unfortunately, the facts indicate Kohl’s lacks the right leadership for the exceedingly challenging period ahead — one that will require the Company to reverse high-single-digit sales declines, contain capital expenditures and operating expenses, and immediately optimize fulfillment, marketing and merchandising.”.