I think because of the easy comparisons, apparel has an opportunity to stand out through the rest of the quarter compared to some of the other categories.
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While we think the new management team is focused on reinventing the company, the first quarter is off to a hazy start and prospects for the rest of 2003 look even fuzzier.
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The bottom line at Gap is that despite egregious merchandising, the power of the brand enabled it to clear product at more favorable margin rates than expected.
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For consumers, it's a good time. Procrastinators will be rewarded.
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Clearly the economy is not helping. Consumers are relatively strapped, and they're focusing more of their time and attention on the big discount days, like black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and today.
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