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Leg Ave Women’s Wedding Bell Sheer Stockings with Lace Top-Style #9019, White

“Now that we have implemented fundamental changes to Macy’s operating and organization structure in 2009, we are moving into 2010 firmly focused on the execution of our strategies.”

For the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, Macy’s, Inc.’s sales totaled $7.851 billion, down 1.0 percent from total sales of $7.934 billion for the final 13 weeks of 2008. On a same-store basis, the company’s fourth quarter sales were down 0.8 percent. This is better than the company’s guidance for fourth quarter sales to be down between 1 percent and 2 percent.

Online sales (macys.com and bloomingdales.com combined) were up 23.9 percent in January, 26.6 percent in the fourth quarter and 19.6 percent for fiscal 2009. Online sales positively affected the company’s same-store sales by 0.7 percentage points in the fourth quarter and 0.6 percentage points in fiscal 2009 as a whole. Online sales are included in the same-store sales calculation for Macy’s, Inc.

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Macy’s, Inc. January 2010 Same-Store Sales up 3.4%

Net sales for the thirteen-week fiscal quarter ended January 23, 2010 increased 73.1% to $594.1 million, compared to $343.2 million reported for the thirteen weeks ended January 24, 2009. The increase is primarily due to the inclusion of Justice sales since the merger on November 25, 2009 and increased comparable store sales at dressbarn and maurices. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 10% and 8% for the fiscal quarter and six months ended January 23, 2010, respectively.

Comparable store sales by division for the quarterly and six month periods ended January 23, 2010 were as follows:

* Justice comparable store sales are included since the merger on November 25, 2009.

David R. Jaffe, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “We were very pleased with the stronger than expected sales performance at each of our divisions during the quarter. Our commitment of offering fashion apparel at value prices continues to resonate with our customers. We are also pleased with our recent successful redemption of all outstanding 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes. This has further strengthened our balance sheet by eliminating $112.5 million of debt and reduced our interest expense. We continue to be committed to a comprehensive strategy of improving our business and flowing value to our shareholders.”

ABOUT DRESS BARN, INC.

Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ – DBRN), is a leading national specialty apparel retailer offering quality casual and career women’s fashion apparel at value prices through its dressbarn and maurices brands and tween girls’ fashion apparel through its Justice brand. As of January 23, 2010, the Company operated 837 dressbarn stores in 47 states, 739 maurices stores in 44 states and 906 Justice stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico.

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Dress Barn, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Sales Results

Fiscal January

Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Ed Thomas, chief executive officer of The Wet Seal, Inc., commented: “Fourth quarter comparable store sales were in line with our expectations.

“We also ended the year with solid inventory levels in both divisions, as planned, which should provide opportunity for improved comparable store sales performance as we begin fiscal 2010. At Wet Seal, we estimate inventory per square foot increased 6% over the prior year, driven by a much stronger basic denim bottoms position. At Arden B, we estimate inventory per square foot increased 54% over the prior year, a much needed increase after several years of major declines, which should help us build upon our recent positive sales trends. As a result, we estimate inventory per square foot, on a consolidated basis, increased 12% over the prior year.”

Mr. Thomas continued, “We currently estimate fourth quarter earnings will be in the range of $0.08 to $0.09 per diluted share, an improvement from the prior guidance range of $0.06 to $0.07 per diluted share. We generated better than expected merchandise margins at both divisions through careful inventory and promotions management, and maintained strong discipline over costs throughout the quarter, which led to our improved expectations.

“Of further note, we currently expect to reverse our deferred income tax asset valuation allowance as of fiscal year-end, which would generate a non-cash benefit to our provision for income taxes that we estimate to be in excess of $60 million. Our guidance does not include any estimate for this benefit.

“We also remain pleased with our continued balance sheet strength, with nearly $162 million of cash and only $3.5 million of long-term debt as of fiscal year-end.”

During the fourth quarter, investors exercised warrants for 2,727,948 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, generating proceeds to the Company of approximately $7.3 million. As of January 30, 2010, warrants exercisable into 6,092,116 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock remain outstanding. The remaining warrants are exercisable at a price of $3.68 per share and expire in November 2010. Exercise of these remaining warrants would result in proceeds to the Company of $22.4 million.

During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 2,025,720 shares of its Class A common stock at a total cost, including commissions, of approximately $7.3 million. As of January 30, 2010, the Company has $5.2 million of capacity remaining under a share repurchase program approved by its Board of Directors in November 2009.

About Wet Seal

Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, The Wet Seal, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items. As of January 30, 2010, the Company operated a total of 504 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, including 424 Wet Seal stores and 80 Arden B stores. The Company’s products can also be purchased online at www.wetseal.com or www.ardenb.com.

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The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces January Comparable Store Sales Declined 3.7%, Increases Fourth Quarter EPS Guidance

Pursuant to the extension, certain lenders have agreed to extend the previous waivers of any defaults resulting from the Company’s failure to comply with certain financial covenants under its credit agreement for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, and to waive any defaults under agreements creating the Company’s existing hedging obligations and to extend the forbearance thereof.

“We appreciate the support and commitment of our lenders as we work within the prescribed framework to finalize an agreement,” commented Stephen R. Light, Xerium’s Chairman, CEO and President. “We are eager to put this debt restructuring behind us as we continue to move forward as a more competitive and operationally efficient organization.”

“We continue to caution you that there can be no assurance that we will complete these negotiations in the time frame specified and no assurance that the required one hundred percent of lenders will vote in favor of any transaction substantially consistent with the framework in order to implement the recapitalization without court assistance.”

About Xerium Technologies

Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of two types of consumable products used primarily in the production of paper: clothing and roll covers. The Company, which operates around the world under a variety of brand names, utilizes a broad portfolio of patented and proprietary technologies to provide customers with tailored solutions and products integral to production, all designed to optimize performance and reduce operational costs. With 32 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries around the world, Xerium has approximately 3,300 employees.

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Xerium Technologies Extends Waivers

Culp is the owner of many copyrighted designs, including its Palomino design, which was awarded a copyright registration certificate from the U.S. Copyright Office. The Palomino design has been assigned Copyright Registration No. VA 1-429-919, effective June 15, 2006. Culp’s copyright is valid and enforceable, as evidenced by the thorough examination conducted by the U.S. Copyright Office prior to granting Culp’s registration. Culp has devoted substantial time and money to create innovative and unique fabric designs for its customers. Culp’s highly successful Palomino design is one such design among many others offered by Culp.

Gum Tree Fabrics issued a press release on January 26, 2010, regarding this matter, but it does not answer the questions that have been raised about Gum Tree Fabrics’ conduct. Culp has attempted to resolve this matter by communicating with Gum Tree Fabrics to provide fabric samples, explain the legal issues involved, and work out a settlement. To date these efforts have not been fruitful. The comments from Gum Tree Fabrics in its press release about fabric specimens and the alleged “look” of other fabrics in question are not suitable defenses to Culp’s copyright claim. Culp has provided Gum Tree Fabrics a full demonstration of the copyright protection enjoyed by its Palomino design, and Culp stands ready to discuss the matter further if needed. Culp is prepared to resolve this matter out of court. In the end, however, Culp intends to fully protect its legal rights, as any business would do. That is the reason the pending lawsuit has been filed, and Culp will vigorously pursue its rights by whatever legal means are necessary.

Culp, Inc. is one of the world’s largest marketers of mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for furniture. The company’s fabrics are used principally in the production of bedding products and residential and commercial upholstered furniture.

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Culp, Inc. Seeking Monetary and Injunctive Relief against Gum Tree Fabrics in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

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Men's Wearhouse Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Robert J. Kohlhepp, Chairman of the Board of Cintas said, “We are pleased to announce an increase in this year’s annual dividend for our shareholders. We continue to generate strong cash flows from our business despite the sluggish economy. Our reliable cash flow, in conjunction with our solid balance sheet, has allowed us to increase our annual dividend to shareholders each year since going public in 1983.”

About Cintas

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types predominantly in the United States and Canada. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire protection services and document management services for approximately 800,000 businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS, and is a Nasdaq-100 company and component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

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Cintas Corporation Announces Annual Dividend

K•Swiss plans to issue its fourth quarter earnings release before the market opens on February 18, 2010, and will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (212) 231-2902. A replay of the conference call will be available through February 25, 2010, by dialing (402) 977-9140 and entering 21450547 when prompted for the access code.

The live broadcast of K•Swiss’ quarterly conference call will be available online at www.streetevents.com and www.earnings.com on February 18, 2010, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue through February 25, 2010.

K•Swiss Inc. designs, develops and markets an array of athletic footwear for high performance sports use, fitness activities and casual wear under the K•Swiss and Palladium brands.

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K•Swiss Sets Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

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INVISTA B.V. Makes Available Current Report to Investors