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Uniqlo Headed for the U.S.
NEW YORK — Uniqlo, the Japanese specialty chain often compared with Gap Inc., is coming to America.
Two or…
Sy Stewart, Executive, Retail Mentor
NEW YORK — Sy Stewart, a legend in the lamp industry and a friend and mentor to many retailers, died of lung…
Saks Fifth Avenue Fallout: Eight Merchants Said to Be Ousted
Saks Fifth Avenue may have let go several merchants because of the Saks Inc. inquiry into improper vendor…
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May Net Plunges 46% in First
In another disappointing showing, May Co. reported net earnings for the first quarter of $41 million…
Barneys Turns It Up: Flagships of the Future
Barneys New York has plans to more than double its number of flagships by 2008, while maintaining the…
Saks Inc. Takes Action: Retailer Fires Executives Following Internal Probe
Saks Inc. said it has completed the internal investigation of its markdown allowance scandal, and several…
Fighting the Squeeze: Vendors Dig In Heels Against Chargebacks
As consolidation continues to sweep the retail landscape, vendors are becoming increasingly concerned about…
The Neiman’s Challenge: Staying at Top of Luxury Under Two New Owners
NEW YORK — The new owners of Neiman Marcus have a tough act to follow.
The top U.S. luxury chain on Monday…
Saks Inc. Looks Beyond Belk Deal
Saks Inc. is selling its Proffitt's and McRae's department stores to Belk Inc., but is holding onto its Saks…
Obituary: Bernard B. Zients, Gimbels N.Y. President
NEW YORK — Bernard B. Zients, a former Gimbels New York president known for innovative merchandising and…
Next Generation of Gap: Previewing the Prototype
DENVER — Gap stores haven’t been aging well. They’re tired, sterile-looking and generating sluggish sales…
Gap Inc.’s Recovery Plan: New Format, Markets and Decor
Gap Inc., seeking to combat disappointing results and reinvigorate the divisions, laid out an aggressive…
Gap Gets President, Old Navy Ships Out
Old Navy is apparently shipping out of New York, vacating its design offices on West 18th Street in a…
Growing Neiman Marcus: New Owner May Be Near And Expansion a Priority
With Neiman Marcus Group drawing bids in the $100-a-share range, new owners will need to expand in order to…
Slimming Saks: Belk Said Near Deal to Buy Proffitt’s, McRae’s
Saks Inc. is splitting up its department store group and is said to have an agreement in principle with Belk…