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At FAME Show, Price Helps Junior Brands
The troubled economy may create an opening for the trend-heavy, price-light junior market.
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Jones veteran Adam Levy to expand partnered brands unit for Claiborne.
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Nike Profits Rise in Second Quarter
Nike continues to beat the economy, reporting a 9 percent gain in second-quarter earnings.
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Affordable Brands Could Get a Kick Start
Consumers trend towards reasonably priced and conservative clothing.
Lululemon Cuts Guidance, Shares Dive Thursday
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Encouraging women to shop their own closets might seem counter to the fashion industry’s mission of…