Jones Apparel Group Inc.l posted a profit of $39.2 million, or 45 cents a share,
up from $300,000 a year earlier. Excluding restructuring and other
charges, earnings jumped to 47 cents from 28 cents a share.
“We are encouraged by rising consumer confidence and positive retail
trends. While we believe these trends should continue, the economic
environment remains unclear and consumer spending is unpredictable,”
Chief Executive Wesley R. Card said Wednesday.
