Financial
Luxottica Profits Rise 8 Percent
Despite the U.S. dollar’s decline against the euro, firm is “well on track” to reach its full-year objectives.
— Jul 26, 2011
Bulgari Swings to Profit
Surging sales in all categories and markets, in China in particular, helped the firm return to the black in the first half.
— Jul 26, 2011
Sole Searching in Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent Case
Judge will decide whether to grant injunction of sale of an all-red YSL pump from the fashion house’s 2011 resort collection at a later date.
— Jul 25, 2011
Dior Denies Red-Soled Shoes
The news may come as a relief to Christian Louboutin, who owns the red-sole trademark and has gone to court to defend it.
— Jul 21, 2011
Hide and Seek
Leather goods makers are looking for ways to deal with the skyrocketing cost of raw materials.
— Jul 18, 2011
Dia Deb in Chapter 7 Filing
Jewelry firm was forced into an involuntary Chapter 7 filing by five creditors.
— Jul 15, 2011
Haskell Jewels Acquires Robert Lee Morris
The acquisition comprises all assets, including the jewelry designer’s QVC and department store businesses, a retail store in SoHo, archives and trademarks.
— Jul 14, 2011
