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Gunn on Challenges Facing Liz

It's been almost 10 months since Tim Gunn made his leap from academia to an executive role at one of…

Lines Rush to Fill Changing Bridge Space

Bridge has been a relatively sleepy sector as retailers struggle to find ways to reinvent it amid competition…

Gant Hires CEO After Passing on Takeover

After rejecting a hostile takeover bid, Gant AB has tapped a new chief executive officer, Dirk-Jan…

Nike Closes In on Umbro

Nike Inc. may have cleared the way to buy Umbro plc, acquiring an almost 20 percent stake in the soccer…

The Best of Bridge

Although shoppers in bridge boutiques and departments are planning their wardrobes for holiday festivities…

Calvin Klein Delves Into Active Apparel

Calvin Klein Inc. is diving into active performance apparel for women.

Investors Ask Kellwood to Consider Sale

CtW Investment Group has urged Kellwood Co.'s board to name a special committee of independent directors to…

To Mom, Merry Christmas

Whether given as a not-so-subtle hint - no more mom jeans - or with ulterior motives - can I borrow that?…

Liz in Final Phase of Brand Review

Liz Claiborne Inc. is close to concluding the fates of several of its brands under review.

Knits: Not Just for Stockings This Holiday

From dresses to leggings and, of course, sweaters, knits are big sellers this holiday.

Adrienne Vittadini Gets Back in the Game

Adrienne Vittadini is relaunching for fall, hoping to fill gaps in the changing bridge floor.

YMA Panelists to Students: Fashion Is Art and Business

Students aspiring to work in the fashion industry need to realize they must temper creativity with commerce…

Pressure Cooker

Tough times apparently call for drastic measures. Faced with more than a year of disappointing earnings…

Mad Dash

New York shows scramble after Coterie pushes up dates.

Kellwood Feeling the Heat As Takeover Pressure Builds

Kellwood Co. is stuck between a fed-up Wall Street and an angry major shareholder - and it must either…