16 Quotes by Christine Chen

If the promotions are planned then we can expect retailers to hit their numbers. It's a question of if the promotions were unplanned, what does that do to the bottom line?

In this space there's a lot of fast money and it tends to be very reactionary. But patient investors will absolutely be rewarded.

I look at it favorably if they have a well-managed outlet policy, but you don't want the outlet driving the growth. But not to be in this market is a mistake since it's an important customer and a different demographic.

In that lowered guidance there's 15 cents of one-time items that will benefit the business long term. If you add it back in, they actually raised guidance.

The luxury customer is still out there. Going into 2006 the luxury customer will continue to shop if the fashion and product are right.

All three of their brands are doing absolutely awesome. They are the coolest kid in town. They look better than anyone else does in their space, in the mall. If there's any teen retailer that's well positioned for 2006, it's them.

The Easter effect is a reality. If you go on vacation later, you postpone your shopping.