NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009, of $11.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $9.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended November 1, 2008. Fiscal 2010 third quarter earnings reflected pretax charges of $2.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, primarily related to fixed asset impairments. In addition, the third quarter of Fiscal 2010 reflected additional interest expense due to the adoption in the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 of FSP APB 14-1, a new accounting standard applicable to the Company's convertible debt. Fiscal 2009 third quarter earnings included charges associated with merger related expenses, asset impairment and lease terminations, and other legal matters, and a higher effective tax rate. Fiscal 2009 earnings also included a restatement of interest exp

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI) announced today sales from continuing operations, which represents sales of DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW) only, for the thirteen weeks ended October 31, 2009 increased 13.6% to $444.6 million from $391.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2008. The company's same store sales increased 8.7% for the comparable thirteen week period versus a 4.1% decrease in the prior year.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW), a leading branded footwear specialty retailer, announced net income of $26.6 million on net sales of $444.6 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2009, compared with net income of $13.2 million on net sales of $391.4 million for the quarter ended November 1, 2008. Same store sales increased 8.7% versus a decrease of 4.1% last year.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears and Kmart are celebrating the busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, by making the shopping experience easier and more rewarding than ever before. Both retailers will have the best deals on all the must-have gifts of the season, extend store hours and offer convenient shopping options such as layaway (in store and online), but that's not all. Sears is taking the shopping experience to a new level with ShopYourWay(TM) and select Kmart stores will be open on Thanksgiving so that holiday shoppers can beat the Black Friday shopping rush. This year, Sears and Kmart shoppers are sure to find the perfect gift - at the perfect price.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Motherhood Maternity® revealed today the first pieces of the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, presenting an assortment of trendy, affordable maternity fashions. The line sees a return to easy femininity that simplifies and softens the dramatic themes of Fall 2009.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A Pea in the Pod(®) debuted today its first pieces from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Focusing on style and versatility, the line incorporates key looks of the season and emphasizes essential pieces that offer a complete maternity wardrobe for today's expectant mom.

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CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), today launched two new 'eneloop kairo' portable rechargeable hand warmers in the US market. Sleek and stylish, the egg-style, one-sided 'eneloop kairo' KIR-SE1S is available in white or pink (One-sided Image Download), and the double-sided 'eneloop kairo' KIR-SL2S (Two-sided Image Download ) is available in silver and pink. These are sure to be a hit this winter as the cold weather arrives and holiday gift-giving season begins.

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