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San Francisco Hotspot: Maiden Lane Lures Luxury
Tory Burch was attracted by the ambience. Prada’s new flagship is there, and Gucci, Chanel and Hermès are…
Children’s Wear Makers Favor Wholesome Messages
Designers showing at WWD Magic focus on positive influences.
At Last: A Prada Flagship Opens in San Francisco
More than a decade after Prada first began making plans to open a flagship in the City by the Bay, the…
Talking the Walk
Nicole Miller says the time is right to start her own line of hosiery, tights, leggings and socks, which will…
De Beers Adds Facet in San Francisco
De Beers has joined a formidable lineup of high-end jewelers here.
The Bliss of Newlyweds: Same-Sex Marriages Boost California Stores
It's gay times for California retailers — in both the old and new sense of the word.
Vuitton S.F. Flagship Elevated to Maison
The Louis Vuitton store in Union Square here already has one of the hottest locations in retail at Stockton…
Gap Pushes Cost, Inventory Control
Gap Inc. plans another year of cost-cutting and increased efficiency, Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief…
Catching Customers on the Downturn
Denim sales in the U.S. have slowed along with consumer confidence and the flagging national economy, which…
Nordstrom ‘Not Pulling Back’ on Expansion
Acknowledging the difficult economy and the company's flagging sales after five years of strong performance…
Portland: Vital Stats
City population... Metro area population... Average private industry wage...
Letter From Portland: A Northwest Passage
The City of Roses in northwest Oregon may be known for rainy weather, but even on the wettest days, few…
Portland: Store Scene
Portland may practice eco-friendly policies such as promoting sustainable construction and open space urban…
Firms Set to Use Eco-Friendly Cotton
Two California apparel companies are set to pioneer selling garments with a new category of eco-friendly U.S…
Mango Lands at San Francisco Airport
Fast-fashion giant Mango has arrived at San Francisco International Airport.