Services Sector Announces Company Expansion, Newly Appointed Members of the Board and New Ad Campaigns - Research Report on Macy's, Five Below, Ann Taylor, Men's Wearhouse, and The Jones Group

NEW YORK, August 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M), Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE), Ann Inc. (NYSE: ANN), The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (NYSE: MW), and The Jones Group Inc. (NYSE: JNY). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Macy's, Inc. Research Report

On July, 31, 2013, Macy's, Inc. (Macy's) announced a continuation of its Millennial strategy to attract a new generation of customers looking for trend, style, and value. Macy's introduced or expanded more than 20 brands for spring 2013 and will expand its portfolio with two exclusive new brands, Maison Jules and QMack, both scheduled for launch across approximately 150 stores in August 2013. Macy's reported that it is a part of its ongoing initiative originally announced in spring of 2012. According to the release, Macy's Millennial brands are positioned within the retailer's Mstylelab and Impulse departments offering a diverse product assortment curated to appeal to a wide cross-section of lifestyles. The Full Research Report on Macy's, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/M]

Five Below, Inc. Research Report

On July 31, 2013, Five Below, Inc. (Five Below) announced that it will open four stores at Austin in August 2013, making it Five Below's first venture into the state of Texas. According to the release, the stores, slated to open on August 2, 2013, are the first of more than a dozen new stores that the Company plans to open in Texas in 2013. The Company added that these stores will offer high-quality, trend-right merchandise to Austin teens, pre-teens and families, just in time for the back-to school shopping season. As reported, the new stores that will open in the state of Texas are located in Mueller Shopping Center in Mueller, Arboretum Crossings in Austin, Lakeline Plaza in Cedar Park, and Market Heights Shopping Center in Harker Heights. As stated in the release, two additional store locations in Sunset Valley Homestead in Sunset Valley and New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside in New Braunfels will open in November 2013, as well as in September 2013 in Dallas-Fort Worth. The Full Research Report on Five Below, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/FIVE]

Ann Inc. Research Report

On July 31, 2013, Ann Inc. (Ann Taylor) announced that the Company will tell the story of the multifaceted lives women live today via a new campaign, featuring famed fashion photographer Mikael Jansson and actress Kate Hudson, which will portray the story of smart, stylish women who make things happen their way 24/7. According to the release, the campaign is about women who transition with style from one moment to the next in their busy, brilliant lives, and are authentic, inspiring and generous in everything they do. The Company reported that Kate Hudson will continue to serve on the Advisory Council for Ann Inc.'s ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative, which is a program that supports the empowerment of young women, as well as appear in Ann Taylor's campaigns through 2014. The Full Research Report on Ann Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/ANN]

The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. Research Report

On July 31, 2013, The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (Men's Wearhouse) announced the appointment of Allen I. Questrom to the Board of Directors, effective July 30, 2013. According to the release, the addition of Mr. Questrom brings the strength of the Company's board to nine directors, seven of whom are independent. President and Chief Executive Officer of Men's Wearhouse, Doug Ewert, said, "I'm pleased to welcome Allen to the Board. He brings extensive experience in our industry, highlighted by his service as the CEO of several large publicly traded retailers. Allen's expertise in customer service, merchandising, marketing and finance, will be a great benefit for all of our stakeholders." The Full Research Report on The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/MW]

The Jones Group Inc. Research Report

On July 31, 2013, The Jones Group Inc. (The Jones Group) reported its financial results for Q2 FY 2013 (period ended July 6, 2013). Net sales decreased 1.1% YoY to $835.2 million. Loss attributable to the Company was $3.4 million or $0.05 per diluted share in Q2 FY 2013, compared to income attributable to the Company of $8.1 million or $0.10 per diluted share in Q2 FY 2012. Commenting on the results, The Jones Group's Chief Executive Officer Wesley R. Card said, "Second quarter revenues were in line with our expectations, with the Jeanswear segment registering the largest improvement in operating results, as those product lines continue to perform well. The International Wholesale segment also showed improved operating results, led by the Nine West and Stuart Weitzman international businesses. For other areas of the business, the weather impacted seasonal product sales, which generated higher promotional levels. As a result, second quarter gross margins were approximately 260 basis points below last year. We anticipate we will achieve improved performance in fall 2013 with our new and refocused sportswear product offerings." The Full Research Report on The Jones Group Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-01/JNY]

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