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A Tight Squeeze: Goody’s, Gottschalks in Chapter 11 Filings
Two more retailers on Wednesday joined the trickle of what’s expected to become a surge of Chapter 11…
Neiman’s Trimming 375 Jobs
Neiman Marcus is cutting several hundred jobs, as the result of an efficiency review, this week.
The Complicated World of American Apparel
American Apparel — a retailer best-known for its sexy ads and controversial leadership — achieved a 10…
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Holiday Hangover: Stores Slash Outlooks After Horrid Comps
When even Wal-Mart Stores Inc. falls short of expectations, the depth of the consumer slowdown can no longer…
Against All Odds Files Ch. 11
Hip-hop retailer Against All Odds joins parade of troubled stores.
Finish Line Cuts Loss, Misses Target
Finish Line Inc.’s third quarter marked by substantial inventory, cost cuts.
Horowitz Named Modell’s President
Executive Seth Horowitz will focus on real estate and construction for Modell’s Sporting Goods.
Obama Begins to Outline Stimulus Plan
Richardson withdrawal seen as stumble.
Goody’s Said Liquidating
Firm nears auction of inventory.
Retail Stocks Slid 31.9 Percent in 2008
The recession has exacted a heavy toll on Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Kohl's, and many others.
Good Knight, John Galliano… Blass Couture Files Chapter 7…
Christian Dior's John Galliano has been appointed a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. Bill Blass Ltd…
CEOs’ Take on a Challenging New Year
Five chief executive officers shared their outlooks on 2009 and business goals for the year.
Executives Get More Stocks, Less Cash
Cash may be king in the current business environment, but it’s a smaller part of the king’s or queen’s…
NexCen Sells Bill Blass
NexCen Brands Inc. sold its Bill Blass licensing business to Peacock International Holdings for $10 million…
Burani Signs Licensing Deal for La Perla RTW
Burani has signed a licensing agreement for the production and worldwide distribution of La Perla’s…