The latest third-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers are a mixed bag, with some companies beginning to recover from the market disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, while others are continuing to struggle. Zumiez saw net income jump by more than 50%, while Urban Outfitters has reported a 38% increase in profit, and L Brands is back in the black. Elsewhere, Express has reported a net loss of US$90.3m, and Nordstrom has seen profits and sales slide.
