May 17, 2008

May 15, 2008
A difficult economy isn't putting a damper on Gucci's global retail expansion.
May 15, 2008
Hennes & Mauritz has kicked off a growth spurt in the Atlanta metropolitan area that will give it four stores in the region, including a 20,000-square-foot flagship, by the end of the year.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Macy's Inc. took it on the chin in the first quarter of 2008, posting a loss of $59 million, or 14 cents a share, and citing weak sales in women's, the difficult economy and consolidation costs....more
Pronovias christened its worldwide flagship here amid the lushness of moss, vines and flowering branches that surrounded wedding dresses and gave the store an "Alice in Wonderland" vibe....more
Rising food costs drove prices up on consumer goods, but women's retail apparel prices were flat in April compared with the previous month and dropped 4.3 percent versus a year ago......more
Stella McCartney unveiled not one but two stores in China last month and kicked off an expansion drive to open another seven units in the country over the next five years....more
Marithé & François Girbaud is giving the U.S. market a vote of confidence....more
Premium denim label Seven For All Mankind marked the opening of its third store on Wednesday, a 1,400-square-foot space at the Malibu Country Mart in Malibu, Calif....more
Shanghai Tang is hoping the third time's a charm....more


