teen apparel

Weak results from teen apparel retailers for October showed Thursday that even teens — along with their parents — are cutting back on spending in the tough economy.

At the Arden B clothing store on Fifth Avenue, dance music is pumping and sale signs are everywhere, but Sara Chidester walks out empty-handed.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Friday that second-quarter profit fell amid a consumer spending slowdown, but the teen-apparel retailer said it will not become more promotional just to drive short-term results.