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WWD Week in Review: 4/9/2010
The top stories for the week ending April 9, 2010.
March Comp-Store Sales Soar
Retailers saw the largest monthly same-store sales increases of the decade, but outlook still cautious.
LVMH to Expand Hotel Operations
LVMH said Thursday it would open Cheval Blanc-branded hotels in Oman and Aswan, Egypt.
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Hugo Boss Sets Five-Year Plan
Product, product, product leads ceo Claus-Dietrich Lahrs’ mantra for success at Hugo Boss.
Rock & Republic Files for Chapter 11
Company intends to reorganize.
Richemont’s Web Play: Net-a-porter Buy Values Site at $530M
Richemont SA purchases the remaining 67 percent of Net-a-porter.com.
American Apparel Focuses on Fundamentals
American Apparel's Dov Charney addressing issues as globally, the company's same-store sales declined 10…
French Fight for Local Production
In a bid to save France’s shrinking clothing manufacturing sector, leading fashion brands will sign a charter…
Consumer Confidence Stronger in March
Conference Board measure adds more than 6 points to 52.5.
Selena Gomez and Kmart Dream Out Loud
Now, it’s Kmart’s turn to rejuvenate its juniors department with Selena Gomez.
Prada’s Profits Increase, Revenue Slips
Patrizio Bertelli, ceo of the Prada Group, said the performance confirms the group’s strategy and should…
WWD Week in Review: 3/26
The top stories for the week ending March 26, 2010.
Li & Fung Profit Gains 39 Percent
Li & Fung reports record earnings despite a 6 percent drop in revenues in 2009.
Tod’s Profits Up 3.5 Percent
Boosted by the performance of its footwear division and growth in Italy and Asia, Tod’s SpA last year posted…
Bally Confirms Fidler, Herz as Creative Directors
First collection by former Aquascutum duo will be for fall 2011.