J.Crew to grow Madewell brand

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J.Crew Group is looking to its Madewell division to make up for continuing slumping sales as its namesake division.

Total revenues increased 2% to $710.6 million, which includes $28.6 million generated in the 14th week. Same-store sales fell 3%.

By brand, J.Crew comp sales decreased 7%.Madewell comparable sales increased 17%.. . . more