Article: PAUL HARRIS REPORTS HIGHER FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS AS STRONG HOLIDAY SALES BALANCE WEATHER-IMPACTED JANUARY

 
Outlook is for Improving Margins, Leaner Inventories, 
  New Store Openings in 1996 

INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Harris Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAUH), a specialty retailer of private-label women's casual wear, today announced strong fourth quarter results. Significant achievements for the year include reduction in per-store inventories, a lower debt-to-equity ratio, and improved operating efficiencies. The company anticipates that further gains from existing and new locations, continued closing of unprofitable locations, and improved merchandising will all contribute to growth in 1996.

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