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Lagerfeld Gets Behind Apax-Hilfiger Deal
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Markdowns Heat Up Euro Retail
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Ungaro Picks Dundas for Design Post
Emanuel Ungaro is poaching a designer from Italy's Roberto Cavalli to give the house new creative elan.
Strong Sales Boost Inditex Net 26%
Inditex, the Spanish retailer that runs the Zara fashion chain, on Tuesday reported better-than-expected…