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Margins to Make or Break Holiday
In a challenging holiday season, appealing merchandise at an attractive price point is the key to salvaging…
Overseas Growth Fuels Nike
Spurred by Europe and Asia, Nike Inc. said Wednesday that second-quarter earnings increased 10.4 percent.
LVMH Trademark Cases Reach Settlements
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton concluded two separate settlement agreements for trademark infringement last…
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Eleven Indicted in $200M Counterfeit Case
The $200 million counterfeit bust last week resulted in 11 defendants getting indicted Wednesday in Manhattan…
Kellwood 3rd-Qtr Net Slips
Kellwood Co. reported a drop in third-quarter earnings on an ongoing basis, while management expressed…
November Sales Give Hope for Holiday
As retailers posted better-than-expected same-store sales for November, the true read - total sales - on the…
Kellwood’s Q3 Profits Drop on Slight Sales Pickup
Firm reiterates guidance and makes executive appointments in its Lifestyle, O Oscar and Calvin Klein women's…
Busting Counterfeits: Feds Crack Major Ring, Seize $200M in Fakes
Seizing $200 million in fake goods, Federal officials here on Wednesday broke up what they called one of the…
Pirated Products Are Big Business
Despite increased enforcement efforts, sales of counterfeit goods are a major headache for brand owners.
An Inside Look at Counterfeit’s Dark Alleys
The sheer number of people going in and out of the building is startling. Droves of women of all ages and in…
Chilly Temps, Black Friday Seen Lifting Nov. Comps
Colder temperatures last month, combined with solid Black Friday sales and a favorable calendar shift, are…
November Comps Provide Early Holiday Cheer
Department stores log robust November numbers as Target, TJX and two Gap brands deliver upside surprises.
Feds Arrest 10 in $200M Counterfeit Apparel Smuggling Case
Ten suspects were charged today in a $200 million counterfeit apparel smuggling case.
Legal Briefs
The TJX Cos. reached a settlement agreement last week with Visa USA Inc. and Visa Inc. in litigation that…
Sears, Bon-Ton and Stein Mart Post Disappointing Quarters
Sagging gross margins ate away profits at apparel and chain store retailers heading into the holiday season…