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Study Finds Malls Plagued With Sea of Sameness

The economy isn’t the only factor working against malls.

Fashion Panel Calls for Creativity and Innovation

HSN Inc.'s Mindy Grossman expects more creativity to emerge out of the economic downturn.

Prana Taps Crooke As Chief Executive

Prana Living LLC has hired Michael Crooke as chief executive officer.

Layoffs Loom on Seventh Avenue

Layoffs could be looming in Seventh Avenue back offices.

New CEOs to Unveil Plans

In the midst of the economy’s collapse, 2008 welcomed in some new faces — or at least new to their companies…

Claiborne Banking on Spring Relaunches

Liz Claiborne Inc. is hoping to generate some positive news this spring with the relaunches of four of its…

WWD Domestic Trade Shows: New York Shows Unify Dates

New York shows unify dates to attract more traffic.

Small M&A Deals Changing Seventh Avenue

Major acquisitions by public companies and private equity firms have slowed to a trickle, but smaller…

Analysts Advise Proceeding With Caution

Industry analysts say cutting costs and managing conservatively are more imperative than ever.

Ellen Tracy Gets New Logo, Icon

About nine months after the bridge brand changed owners, Ellen Tracy is releasing the first signs of its…

Juicy Couture Creates CFO Post

Cole Haan's Robert Trauber joins the contemporary brand, Juicy Couture.

Warnaco to Cut 7 Percent of Corporate Staff

Firm to trim capital expenditure by 20 percent.

Caribbean Joe CEO Steps Down

CJ Apparel Group chief executive officer Jeffry Levy is stepping down after helping to return the moderate…

Claiborne Plans to Outsource Mexx to Li & Fung

Drastic wholesale markdowns hurt third quarter profits for Liz Claiborne.

Founder Power: A Key to Success in Tough Times

Companies with a distinctive point of view, a resonating culture and a visionary founder who’s still involved…