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Vicki M. Young

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Seeds of a Giant

When Jerome Chazen's grandson recently asked whether he was ever on the cover of Fortune, the answer was a…

The Selling of Jones: TPG, Cerberus Said Jockeying for Position

Private equity firms Texas Pacific Group and Cerberus Capital Management are said to be in sale discussions…

Jones on the Block: $5B Apparel Giant Puts Itself in Play

Jones Apparel Group said its board is exploring a possible sale of the entire company and has hired Goldman…

London Fog Files Chapter 11

The London Fog Group filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, seeking to restructure its business, and is…

The Future of Jones: Board Is Said Mulling Sale of Whole Group

The board of Jones Apparel Group is said to be exploring several strategic options -- including a possible…

London Fog Files Voluntary Chapter 11

The London Fog Group on Monday filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy court petition, seeking to restructure…

Merger Mania Continues

If 2005 was a blockbuster year for merger and acquisition deals, get ready for the sequel.

Lampert’s Vision: Changing Sears

As Sears Holdings Corp. nears the first anniversary of its founding, its chairman Edward Lampert left no…

Rejiggering Jones Group: Boneparth Said Eyeing Sale of Nine West Unit

Financial and market sources said a prospectus is out on Nine West, the footwear firm Jones Apparel Group…

Sears Posts 4Q Earnings

NEW YORK – Sears Holding Corp. on Wednesday posted fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ expectations…

Golden Gate Buys Norm Thompson

Golden Gate Capital on Monday said it has acquired women's specialty catalogue firm Norm Thompson Outfitters…

Coles Myer Sells Myer for $1.02B

Coles Myer Ltd. has sold its Myer business to a consortium led by Newbridge Capital, the Asian Pacific…

Bon-Ton Completes Store Deal With Saks

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said on Monday that it has completed the $1.05 billion cash purchase of Saks'…

Kohl’s Sells Credit Biz for $1.5B

Kohl's Corp. has sold its private label credit card business to J.P. Morgan Chase for $1.5 billion.

J. Crew Extends Tender Offer on Notes

J. Crew on Wednesday said it is extending its tender offer and consent solicitation.