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For the first quarter of 2011, J.Crew posted losses of $29.9 million, which the company attributes to costs related to its March buyout as well as increased markdowns and promotions. (You know, those “20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING!” e-mails they send out every day.) It could also be due to a misjudgment about the demand for ruffled shirts. [WSJ]
