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Yves Saint Laurent is coming to the U.S. for the first time in 11 years. The reason? To celebrate his new perfume, Champagne. And he'll do it in style. The designer will take over the Statue of Liberty for a huge party on Sept. 12. Instead of a...
– June 29, 1994
Beauty
ILGWU Plans Leslie Fay Protest at Ch. 11 Court
NEW YORK -- As its strike against The Leslie Fay Cos. ends its first month, the ILGWU plans to take its protest against the company to the streets once again today, this time demonstrating in front of U.S. Bankruptcy Court here and on Wall...
– June 29, 1994
Beauty
Versace Acquires Control of its Fragrance Maker
MILAN -- Gianni Versace SpA has acquired majority control of the manufacturer and distributor of its fragrances after buying an additional 25 percent stake in the firm for $13 million (20 billion lire at current exchange rates) from I.C.R....
– June 29, 1994
Retail
At Dept. Stores, Moderates Get Some Respect
NEW YORK -- Department stores, which over the last decade often relegated their moderate-price apparel to remote dark corners, are now turning a spotlight on the category.
They are aggressively building inventories, relocating departments to...
– June 29, 1994
Retail
BG: Axe of Saltzman Job was 'Streamlining' Move
NEW YORK -- Bergdorf Goodman's decision to eliminate its fashion director post, putting Ellin Saltzman out of work, was "a business decision, not a personal one," Stephen C. Elkin, chairman and chief executive officer, said Tuesday.
As reported...
– June 29, 1994
Beauty
Loehmann's Reports Profits Almost Tripled in First Quarter
NEW YORK -- Fewer markdowns and a strong increase in same-store sales helped Loehmann's Holdings nearly triple earnings for the first quarter against depressed year-ago levels.
For the quarter ended April 30, net income at the off-price women's...
– June 29, 1994
Retail
Brands' Lure Vs. Private Label Margins
NEW YORK -- In mass market retailing, private labels might deliver fatter margins, but brands still pull customers into the store, according to retail executives and analysts.
The tug of war between private label and branded merchandise is...
– June 29, 1994
Fashion
Robert Stock Boosting Offerings in Women's, Sees $25M in 1994
NEW YORK -- Robert Stock Ltd., known primarily for its men's wear, racked up sales of $20 million last year with its women's sportswear collection introduced in June 1992.
It's now making a push to expand the collection, which has consisted...
– June 29, 1994
Fashion
Susan Bristol Names Langer President
NEW YORK -- Jo-Ann Langer, executive vice president of the Anne Klein II and A Line divisions of Anne Klein Group, will become president and chief operating officer of Susan Bristol on July 24.
Langer's position at Susan Bristol is new,...
– June 29, 1994
Fashion
ITC: Textiles, Apparel Will Get Brunt of GATT
WASHINGTON -- Textiles and apparel will be the two domestic industries most hurt by increased imports and worldwide competition under the GATT Uruguay Round, according to a new report by the International Trade Commission.
The report predicts...
– June 29, 1994
Retail
Networking: Mall Interruption ... Lane's Lookout ... The Producers
The "mall" was to have room for 35 individual retailers,...
– June 28, 1994
Fashion
Jean Philippe Buys Aziza Makeup Mark
NEW YORK -- Jean Philippe Fragrances has acquired the trademark for Aziza from Chesebrough-Pond's USA, an operating unit of Unilever.
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Aziza was a hypo-allergenic cosmetics line marketed by...
– June 28, 1994
