Alexandria covers the apparel sector for Reuters, covering everything from Gap's latest earnings to the latest trends retailers are hoping will turn a profit. Alexandria keeps an eye on dozens of clothing retailers and manufacturers as well as e-commerce players. Recent stories include once-popular teen retailers out of favor with their best shoppers, eBay's growing classifieds business and how "safe" fashion is killing the apparel business.
(Reuters) - U.S. consumers are expected to head back to the malls beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, giving at least a short-term boost to retailers in advance of the holidays.
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All throughout the long weekend, Reuters reporters will be out in full force at malls and shopping centers across the country, interviewing consumers and retailers while taking the pulse of this kick-off to the shopping season. Full Article