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The Motley Fool August 24, 2007 Billy Fisher	Narrowing Margins at New York & Company The silver lining for investors who have hung on to shares of New York & Company is that the retailer's apparel line remains strong and did not experience the margin decline suffered by the accessory line.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Louise Lee	Santa's Feeling Strapped This Year Consumer confidence fell in October for the third month in a row. Income growth is sluggish. Energy prices are soaring. And retailers across the country are bracing for what could be a cheerless season.
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