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Nine West Sportswear Relaunched
Nine West is hoping to double its sportswear business over the next 18 months.
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Longtime industry executive Stephen L. Ruzow is stepping up at Rachel Roy New York, becoming the brand’s…
Custo Picks Pauker as North America CEO
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Claiborne to Cut 725 Jobs
Firm to reduce U.S. workforce by 8 percent.
Wolfe Forecasts a Bold, Colorful Spring 2010
Michelle Obama’s inauguration suit embodies the colorful, pulled-together, classic dressing that David Wolfe…
Lululemon Pushes Up E-Commerce Launch
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accelerating its e-commerce launch and adding a new category in an effort to…
Tommy Hilfiger Focuses on E-commerce, Accessories Brought in House
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Izod Launches Denim and Career Categories
Moderate brand expands into lifestyle label.