Deleveraged Federated returns to department store roots

Article Abstract:

The Federated Department Stores Inc (FDS) is on its way to recovery. Sales of its common shares earned $500 million, which will be used to pay off part of its $3.8 billion debt and reduce the company's annual interest payment by about $80 million, thus, increasing its operating cash flow. Moreover, CEO Allen Questrom is reorganizing FDS' merchandising and store operations. Although investors are attracted by FDS' fiscal improvement for the 1st qtr 1992, Questrom cautions them on the weak economy which may impede renewal of growth. Analysts are confident, however, that FDS will become a success story in the retail stores business in the 1990s.

Department stores, Holding companies, not elsewhere classified, Management, Macy's Inc., Questrom, Allen

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Spiegel Inc

Article Abstract:

Catalog merchandiser Spiegel Inc is taking a very positive attitude for 1992 despite its lackluster Mar qtr results and low stock price. An April celebration of Easter and the closure in February of the 17-store Honeybee division were some factors which led to the performance dip in the $2 billion dollar company. However, pres and vice chmn John J. Shea cites the slight improvement from 28.1% to 28.8% in gross margin and the 3.9% slide in selling, general and administrative expenses as reasons to believe that 1992 will be a good year.

Catalog and mail-order houses, Mail-order industry, Mail order business, Spiegel Inc., SPGLA

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Petrie Stores Inc

Article Abstract:

Petrie Stores Inc. recent drop in earnings doesn't reflect its true financial picture.

Petrie Stores Corp.

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