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Cartier’s Loyal Royals
Providing jewels to aristocrats for more than a century.
Abercrombie Begins ‘Strategic Review’ of Ruehl
Company's first-quarter losses hit $26.8 million.
De La Renta to Open Stores in the Gulf Region
Not about to be mired down by the U.S. economy, Oscar de la Renta Ltd. is heading to the Arabian Gulf region…
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Wal-Mart Defection Drains Heft From Comps
Mass retailer Wal-Mart will now only give quarterly comp updates and forecasts.
J. Crew Men’s Store Opens in SoHo
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Arcandor Shares Fall 19 Percent Monday
Shares for Arcandor sink amid reports that the firm would be seeking state aid.
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Mistral, Yucaipa Could Split Hartmarx Brands
Bankrupt Hartmarx Corp. is expected to name its so-called stalking horse bid in the next few weeks.
Abercrombie to Take Over Hickey Freeman Flagship
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Seven For All Mankind Begins European Retail Push
Seven For All Mankind denim brand to open first European store in Paris on May 23.
Walgreens in Beauty Shakeup
Head beauty merchant Kathy Steirly and other vice presidents leave the beauty chain Walgreens.