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Retailers Shoot for Top-line Growth in 2010
After the final big Christmas shopping weekend of the year, retailers are easing out of holiday selling into…
Pre-Spring Becoming Key at High-End Stores
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Men’s Wearhouse to Continue Promotional Posture
Aggressive price stance at Men's Wearhouse is putting its bottom line at risk.
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Daytime soap opera diva Susan Lucci is expanding her association with HSN.
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Performance apparel and footwear brand Under Armour is setting up a temporary boutique, which will offer a…
Mitchells Take Control of Wilkes Bashford
A bankruptcy court in San Francisco has approved the purchase of Wilkes Bashford by the Mitchell family of…
Black Friday’s Verdict: Stores See Decent Sales, but Caution Reigns
After Black Friday, execs at Macy's, Saks, Nordstrom, Uniqlo and other department stores weigh in on results…
Compression Socks Tighten Their Grip on Athletes
Compression socks have become big business for activewear companies.
Recession-era Black Friday Filled With Challenges
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Casual Male to Open Superstores in 2010
Men's wear retailer revealed plans to open three Destination XL stores in 2010.
Sy Syms, Retail Pioneer, Dies at 83
Pioneered off-price retailing and grew chain to 30 stores.
Macy’s Jeff Gennette and Julie Greiner: Micro-Macy’s
With the MyMacy’s program, the national retailer aims to localize its stores.