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Jimmy Choo in Scent Deal With Inter Parfums
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Building a Solid Foundation for Luxury Online
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Sales fall, but bottom line beats analysts' expectations.
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Collective Brands Renames Stride Rite Unit
Collective Brands Inc. said Monday its Stride Rite Corp. unit will now do business under the name Collective…
Anxiety Rises Over Holiday Season
B-t-s performance raised caution level despite some encouraging signs.
Obit: Herb Yalof, Former Macy’s Executive
Yalof was president and chief operating officer of Macy’s Northeast, but took an early retirement in…
Adidas, Puma Teaming Up
Activewear rivals join forces to support Peace One Day project.
Fazio to Leave Bergdorf for Spurr
Tommy Fazio, men's fashion director of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, will be leaving the retailer to…
Retail Sales Rise but Point to Slow Recovery
Specialty stores and department stores reported small sales gains compared with July, but yearly comparisons…
Quiksilver Earnings Fall 52.8 Percent Despite Cost Cutting
Company expects fourth-quarter loss on mid-teen revenue drop.
Retailers Report Moderate Comp Declines in Aug.
August’s winners included off-price retailers, such as TJX and Ross, and others offering hefty value…
Study Shows Wealthy Shopping Cautiously
Affluent customers were making numerous concessions to the economic downturn, from using coupons to being…
Economic Marketplace: Fighting Back With Fashion
Contemporary firms are battling business blues with forward items while reining in costs.