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Retailers, Textile Mills Add Jobs
Apparel retailers and manufacturers expanded payrolls in July, but the broader economy continued to suffer.
Tepid July Comps Raise Concerns
Soft comps and aggressive promotions, at retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch and AEO, rattle nerves.
Barneys Said Near Naming Mark Lee CEO
Lee’s name has been bandied about as a favorite to lead Barneys practically since his exit from Gucci.
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Prada Revenues Rise 29% in First Half
Prada Group reports sales in the Far East increased 70 percent.
Polo, Kenneth Cole Both Posted Profits
Revenues were also up at both Polo and Kenneth Cole.
Adidas Boosts Outlook for 2010
Adidas AG says earnings per share in 2010 should increase to between 2.50 and 2.62 euros.
Defining the New Luxury
Many consumers who reached beyond their means into the luxury sphere during the boom years have since simply…
Coach Profits Rise in Fourth Quarter
Shares of Coach Inc. fell 3.5 percent Tuesday despite a 34.1 percent increase in fourth-quarter profits.
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Puma Net Rises in Second Quarter
World Cup boosts sales for Puma AG, Europe's second-largest sporting goods company.
Profiling China’s Luxury Consumer
Luxury shoppers range from office worker women who want a branded handbag to entrepreneurs buying for their…
Jones Aims to Limit Price Hikes
Second-quarter profits at Jones Apparel Group nearly doubled compared to year-ago levels.
Under Armour Net Doubles in Qtr.
Performance-apparel firm Under Armour's revenues spiked 24.4 percent in the second quarter.
Iconix Mulls Offering for China Venture
Neil Cole is getting ready to sell off the pieces of the fledgling Iconix empire in China.