More From David Moin
Shopping on the Fly
NEW YORK — Setting a higher standard for airport shopping and easing the angst of overseas travel, The Shops…
Hawaiian Designer Enclave Gets New Owners
A top luxury shopping center in Hawaii, called 2100 Kalakaua Avenue, has new owners that want to pump up its…
Bloomingdale’s Karlstein to Retire
NEW YORK — Kenneth Karlstein, vice president and general merchandise manager of ready-to-wear for…
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Ann Taylor Loft Thinks Children
NEW YORK — Ann Taylor Loft, the standout division of Ann Taylor Stores Corp., is getting experimental. It’s…
Holiday Kickoff: Despite Strong Start, Retailers Still Cautious
Must-have products, good weather and pent-up demand drew shoppers to stores on Black Friday.
Holiday Crystal Ball: Retailers See Upside At End of Volatile Year
With two days to go before Black Friday, the mood at retail is pretty good, but not overwhelmingly bullish.
Big Impact, Small Package
Bloomingdale’s SoHo is the smallest store in the chain, representing a sliver of total sales and selling…
Bosco’s Russian Renaissance
Mikhail Kusnirovich doesn’t strike the image of a merchant prince. Nor does he fret about it.
“I’m no fashion…
Behind the Secret
It’s up to the beholder whether Victoria’s Secret is sensual or seamy, titillating or tasteless.
So what’s the
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Castagna Exits Penney’s
As expected, Vanessa Castagna, chairman and chief executive officer of J.C. Penney stores, catalogue and…
Financo Taps William Susman
NEW YORK — Financo Inc. has named former Merrill Lynch investment banker William S. Susman as president and…
Frasch Gets a Title at Last
After 10 months, Ron Frasch has a title at Saks Fifth Avenue: vice chairman and chief merchant, and Andrew…
Castagna Announcement Expected
NEW YORK — An announcement from Vanessa Castagna on her future role at J.C. Penney Co. is imminent, possibly…
Ann Taylor Elevates Krill
NEW YORK — Kay Krill, the driving force behind the success of Ann Taylor Loft, has been promoted to president
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Obituary: Retailer Paul Hirshleifer
NEW YORK — Paul Hirshleifer, who established Hirshleifer’s as one of the nation’s premiere designer stores…