Wall Street crystal ball; analysts expect men's biz to show some gains; see it continuing to outperform women's wear

Analysts predict that menswear will perform the same as the first half of 1993, or better, with a 4.8% rise in sales recorded during this period. Although the first half was adversely affected by bad weather and an anxiety about the new Bill Clinton administration, the second half could improve since these conditions have passed. Growth has been attributed to replacement buying, new fashions and a trend toward casual clothes could result in even more sales. Off-priced retailers will do well during this period.
Analysts expect men's biz to show some gains; see it continuing to outperform women's wear NEW YORK (FNS) -- It looks like men's wear will continue to hold its own [...]