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Gucci America, Chloé SAS and Alfred Dunhill Ltd. won a $4.3 million judgment against Kelvin Cho, also known…
Feb. Retail Sales Take Sharp Drop
Dragged down by recessionary trends, overall retail sales in February fell steeply. Apparel and accessories…
Regional Dept. Stores Report Weak Results
The regional department stores reporting results Tuesday posted weak fourth-quarter and year-end numbers amid…
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Decline in Jobs Fuels Recession Fears
The latest job figures could confirm widespread fears of a recession as both retailers and manufacturers…
Florida Bill Looks to Stiffen Counterfeit Penalties
One of the nation's toughest anticounterfeiting bills was introduced Thursday in the Florida legislature...
Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling Against Polo Ralph Lauren
The battle over polo ponies has ended. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed an…
Fed Sees Spending Drop
U.S. economic growth last month showed a continued softening as retailers turned in generally subdued sales…
Panel Pushes U.S. to Move On Counterfeit Initiative
International trade agreements and increased consumer education are imperative in fighting global…
Legal Briefs
Diadora America Inc. and Diadora SpA filed a lawsuit against Skechers USA Inc. for alleged trademark…
Armory Bribery Scandal: Fashion World Questions the Hubbub
Major scandal or tempest in a teapot?
Cautious Consumers Weaken Comps
Although slightly better than anticipated, retailers reported weak January same-store sales results, sparking…
Tarrant Files a Complaint Against American Rag Cie
Tarrant Apparel Group and its subsidiary, Private Brands Inc., filed a cross-complaint in Los Angeles…
Armory Scandal: Marc Jacobs Intl. in Bribery Probe
Marc Jacobs International is caught up in a bribery scandal involving its favorite show space, the 69th…