Retail Markets
Istithmar Backs Barneys With Additional Funding
Istithmar said pumping over $25 million into the luxury chain Barneys to ensure fall deliveries and to ease…
Paul Smith Hosts Snappy San Francisco Party
Yves Béhar, Susie Tompkins Buell and Derek Holbrook feted the opening of Paul Smith’s first San Francisco…
Dallas FIG Buyers Keep Tight Focus
Retailers seek on-trend fashion but orders shrink.
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Sportswear Brand Ambiente Enters U.S. Market
WWD interviews Michael Boveleth, managing director of Ambiente, about the German sportswear company's launch…
Misses Stores Vie for Customers’ Attention
As numbers contract, retailers AnnTaylor, Talbot's and Chico's struggle for direction.
At Baselworld, Watch Brands Adjust to the Times
Fine watch brands at Baselworld turn innovative and eye fourth quarter turnaround.
Defining Moments: Money, Honey
Baraged with news of bankruptcies and closure of boutiques, retailers at fashion shows tried to figure out…
Christopher & Banks Reports Large Fourth-Quarter Loss
Same-store sales drop for Christopher & Banks, and capex cuts.
Hefty Pay Cuts for the Nordstroms
Blake Nordstrom, president of Nordstrom Inc., compensation reported down 20.3%.
Eddie Bauer Expects First Quarter Sales Drop
Specialty store Eddie Bauer expects 'very difficult' 2009.
St. John Launches Online Store Today
New St. John online store, a first for the company, will showcase fragrance, accessories and, of course…
Retailers Bank on Exclusive Lines
The search for a moderate-price bright spot has found a ray of light: exclusive brands appear to be…
Topshop’s Finish Line
The Topshop celebratory marathon reached the homestretch Thursday with a late night of musical performances…
Belk Hurt by Charges in Quarter
Belk Inc., the nation's largest privately owned department store, took heavy fourth-quarter losses after…
Jones Launches Anne Klein E-Commerce
Anne Klein jumped into e-commerce Thursday with a dedicated site after parent company Jones Apparel Group…