Dividend Declaration, Financial Results, Partnerships, New Board Elections, and Price Movements - Analyst Notes on Chico's FAS, Jos. A Bank, DSW, Guess, and Bebe

NEW YORK, April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Chico's FAS Inc. (NYSE: CHS), Jos. A Bank Clothiers Inc. (NASDAQ: JOSB), DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW), Guess' Inc. (NYSE: GES) Bebe Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEBE). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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Chico's FAS Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 14, 2014, the Board of Directors of Chico's FAS, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.075 per share of its common stock, which represents a 36% increase over the dividend rate from June 2013. The Company informed that the dividend is payable on June 30, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of the business on June 16, 2014. The full analyst notes on Chico's FAS Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04222014/CHS/report.pdf

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Jos. A Bank Clothiers Inc. Analyst Notes  

On April 2, 2014, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (JoS. A. Bank) reported its Q4 FY 2013 and FY 2013 financial results (period ended on February 1, 2014). The Company's adjusted diluted EPS was $1.07, up 9% YoY during the quarter. Net sales for FY 2013 totaled $1.03 billion, compared to $1.05 billion in FY 2012. FY 2013 net income totaled $63.33 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, compared to $79.70 billion, or $2.84 per diluted share, in FY 2012. "The initiatives we have undertaken to improve both our top and bottom line performance are delivering results," said JoS. A. Bank's President and CEO, R. Neal Black. "We have generated double-digit total sales gains in fiscal February and the first four weeks of fiscal March of 2014, reflecting positive consumer response to our promotions as well as ongoing strength in the non-promotional portion of our business." The full analyst notes on Jos. A Bank Clothiers Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04222014/JOSB/report.pdf

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DSW Inc. Analyst Notes  

On April 8, 2014, DSW, Inc. (DSW) reported that one of its divisions, The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), has entered into a joint agreement with Yellow Box, distinguishing ABG as the exclusive retail operator for the Yellow Box brand. According to the Company, ABG plans to open Yellow Box stores in premier shopping destinations throughout the United States, with the initial phase commencing with three to five store openings in 2014. DSW's President and CEO, Mike MacDonald responded, "Developing new footwear concepts is a key part of our enterprise growth strategy. ABG's partnership with Yellow Box provides a new platform to bring the Yellow Box brand experience to new and existing customers. We are excited about this new specialty footwear retail concept, which will create a new avenue of growth for both DSW Inc. and Yellow Box Corporation." The full analyst notes on DSW Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04222014/DSW/report.pdf

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Guess' Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 8, 2014, Guess Inc. (Guess) announced the addition of Joseph Gromek to its Board. According to the Company, the new addition to its board of directors increases the total number of directors to seven, of which five are independent directors. Mr. Gromek will also serve on the Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees of the Board. Maurice Marciano, Chairman of the Board, commented, "I have known Joe since he was at Saks Fifth Avenue in the early 80's. He has had an amazing career in the industry and he's bringing with him tremendous experience both in the United States and worldwide. We are delighted that Joe will be joining our Board." The full analyst notes on Guess' Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04222014/GES/report.pdf  

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Bebe Stores, Inc. Analyst Notes 

On April 14, 2014, Bebe Stores, Inc.'s (Bebe) stock increased 15.15% to end the day at $6.69, compared to the previous day's closing price of $5.81. The Company's stock grew 13.78% over the past six trading months, compared to the Nasdaq Composite which rose 5.44% during the same trading period. The full analyst notes on Bebe Stores, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04222014/BEBE/report.pdf

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