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‘Retail Optimization’ Is Luxury’s New Buzz
Luxury players, such as Louis Vuitton, focus on improving shopping experiences.
Penney’s Expects Claiborne Sales to Double
Penney's five-year plan calls for doubling of current Liz & Co. business.
Coach Sues Chicago Over Street Market
Coach claims city of Chicago is liable for counterfeit goods sold at a street market.
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Economic Fears Send Stocks Down Thursday
Major indices in U.S. and Europe log steep declines.
Polo, Target Beat on Sales Gains
Both firms register stronger retail sales.
Female Board Members Rise in Industry
Fashion, beauty and retail firms have a better track record of electing women to their boards than other…
Wal-Mart, Saks and Abercrombie Beat Street in 1Q
Sales gains help three retailers beat expectations in the first quarter.
WWD Week in Review: 5/14/2010
The top stories for the week ending May 14, 2010.
Retail Apparel Sales Fall in April
Retail sales at apparel stores fell slightly in April, but improved compared with the previous year.
Kohl’s Profits Rise in Qtr.
Kohl's stock falls on second-quarter earnings estimate.
Nordstrom Earnings Up in First Quarter
Nordstrom's profits up 43.2% on a 16.6% increase in sales.
Urban Outfitters, Kohl’s on the Rise
Profits at both retailers surge ahead in qtr.
Macy’s Swings to 1st-Qtr. Profit
Macy's net income was $23 million versus a loss of $88 million in last year’s quarter.
Yoox Profits Up Sharply
Profits at online retailer Yoox Group quintupled in the first quarter, jumping to 2 million euros, or $2.7…
Retail Stocks Ride High Monday
Stock exchanges worldwide soared on Monday.