Company Profile For Coldwater Creek Inc

Coldwater Creek Inc. is a specialty retailer of women's apparel, accessories, jewelry and gift items. The Company operates in two segments: retail and direct. Its retail segment consists of retail stores and outlet stores along with its day spa locations, while the direct segment includes direct-to-consumer business through e-commerce and phone and mail operations. The Company's brand offers relaxed and casual lifestyle. The Company's merchandise assortment, retail stores, catalogs and e-commerce Website are designed to appeal to women who are 35 years and older with average household income in excess of $75,000. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 (fiscal 2009), the Company operated 348 retail stores.

BRIEF: For the twenty six weeks ended 01 August 2009, Coldwater Creek Inc.'s revenues decreased 12% to $453.6M. Net loss totaled $12.5M, up from $6.1M. Revenues reflects a decrease in income from Retail and Direct segment due to decrease in comparable premium store sales. Higher loss reflects a decrease in gross margin profit and decreased operating loss. Coldwater Creek Inc. is a specialty retailer of women's apparel, accessories, jewelry and gift items.