According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, spending in the apparel sector of the retail industry has declined every quarter since the third quarter of 2008. While apparel spending shows some signs of recovery in 2010, the 2009 same store sales figures reveal that consumers have traded down in price points, a trend that is expected to continue while unemployment is high and discretionary spending is low.
Most of the largest apparel companies in the U.S. are publicly traded on the U.S. stock exchange, not privately owned. This is a complete list of publicly traded apparel companies in the U.S. retail industry and their stock symbols. This list is arranged alphabetically according to the company name.
Publicly Traded Apparel Companies:
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
[ANF]
Aeropostale, Inc.
[ARO]
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
[AEO]
Ann Taylor Stores Corporation
[ANN]
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc.
[BKRS]
Benetton Group S.p.A.
[BNGPY.PK]
Blue Holdings, Inc.
[BLHI.PK]
Cache, Inc.
[CACH]
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.
[CMRG]
Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc.
[CHIC]
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
[CHRS]
Chico's FAS, Inc.
[CHS]
Christopher & Banks Corporation
[CBK]
Citi Trends, Inc.
[CTRN]
Collective Brands, Inc.
[PSS]
Destination Maternity Corporation
[DEST]
Dickson Concepts (International) Limited
[DCOHF.PK]
DSW Inc.
[DSW]
Foot Locker, Inc.
[FL]
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