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Forget the Politics

Liz Claiborne’s William L. McComb says managing a turnaround starts with attitude.

Mania for Markdowns: Consumers Get Benefit, But Vendors Squeezed

Retailers turn to resources to help shoulder responsibility.

Claiborne Posts Loss

Third-quarter loss totals $68.7 million.

SHOP100eighteen Hosts Third Event

Another group has joined the rally call to revive the Garment District.

Warnaco’s Earnings Climb

Warnaco’s net income increased to $26.5 million.

Adidas Launching SLVR

The Adidas SLVR Label will include sportswear (not performance activewear),accessories and footwear for women…

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising to Offer M.B.A.

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising is introducing a master of business administration degree program in…

Active Brands Rev Up for NYC Marathon

Annual event presents marketing opportunities.

Nike Unveils Environmental Agenda

Nike Inc. unveiled an environmental agenda on Tuesday that is intended to cut waste and also help boost the…

More Players Vie for Shrinking Better Space

Economy may pummel weakest lines.

Kenneth Cole’s ‘Awearness’ Book

After 25 years, Kenneth Cole's spelling may not have improved, but his writing has become more prolific and…

Specialty Retailers Seek Best-Selling Items in Tough Times

With women buying less, newness and differentiation may be the only saviors for retailers this season

Vendors Offer Less Cashmere This Spring

Knit companies, hoping for flat sales this spring, scale back on cashmere and other expensive yarns.

Scarpa to Leave Liz Claiborne

Chief operating officer Michael Scarpa is the latest executive to exit Liz Claiborne Inc.

Kenneth Cole HR Hire

Jill Granoff drafts former Claiborne exec Danesha Dixon Smith.