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Consumer Confidence Falls to Seven-Month Low
Weak job market continues to weigh on shoppers.
Retail Stuck in Doldrums
Moody's cut its credit outlook on the retail sector to "stable" from "positive."
Milan Fashion Week Stretches Out
Many fashion shows will move to spaces on streets surrounding the city’s cathedral.
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Congress Takes Aim at Counterfeit Web Sites
Bill would give Department of Justice more tools to tackle online fakes.
Obama to Appoint Rubel to Advisory Committee
Collective Brands CEO will be named to committee for trade policy and negotiations.
Bedbugs Bite Niketown
Niketown's flagship on 57th Street closed this weekend after bedbugs were discovered.
G-III, Camuto in Retail Venture
Outlet stores to open under the Vince Camuto nameplate.
Nicholas Kirkwood Adds to Pollini Role
Pollini brand focuses on core accessories business, shutters apparel division.
Prada Takes Full Control of Car Shoe
Prada SpA has taken full control of footwear and accessories brand Car Shoe.
Towerbrook Explores Jimmy Choo Options
Jimmy Choo owner TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. has retained Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to explore…
Retailers Gain Ground in August
Same-store sales results come in stronger than expected, but doubts about the second half remain.
Banks Circle Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo isn’t for sale at the moment, but that isn’t preventing investment banks from sniffing…
August Promotions Delivered Sales
Same-store results for month generally above muted expectations.
Jones Hires Battipaglia, Totengco for Handbags
Jones Apparel Group is ramping up in accessories.
Consumer Confidence Slightly Better in August
Short-term expectations improve, but consumers are still apprehensive about the future.