http://www.wwd.com/business-news The latest business news from WWD.com. en-us Copyright WWD 2008. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:40 EST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:40 EST Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com (CNP Internet Technology) http://www.wwd.com/business-news/ann-taylor-returns-to-black-2377114?src=rss/business/20091120 AnnTaylor Ann Taylor Kay Krill Loft Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:08:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/ann-taylor-returns-to-black-2377114?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/quarterly-profits-grow-for-buckle-and-dress-barn-2376827?src=rss/business/20091120 Wet Seal profits drop, NY & Co. reduces losses. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/quarterly-profits-grow-for-buckle-and-dress-barn-2376827?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-november-20-2009-2376823?src=rss/business/20091120 The day's gainers and losers. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-november-20-2009-2376823?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-groups-express-concerns-over-senate-health-care-bill-2376802?src=rss/business/20091120 NRF and RILA were critical of the Senate health care bill’s employer requirements, while Wal-Mart remained neutral. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-groups-express-concerns-over-senate-health-care-bill-2376802?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/general-growth-cit-make-progress-in-ch-11-2376852?src=rss/business/20091120 Both companies aim to exit bankruptcy next month. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/general-growth-cit-make-progress-in-ch-11-2376852?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/neil-kearney-union-leader-dead-at-59-2376800?src=rss/business/20091120 Neil Kearney was a general secretary of the International Textile, Garment & Leather Workers’ Federation and a champion of workers’ rights. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/neil-kearney-union-leader-dead-at-59-2376800?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/burkles-yucaipa-to-buy-piece-of-barneys-debt-2376850?src=rss/business/20091120 Sources say billionaire hedge fund manager Ron Burkle is in the final stages of purchasing some of Barneys New York’s debt from Citibank. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/burkles-yucaipa-to-buy-piece-of-barneys-debt-2376850?src=rss/business/20091120 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/gap-earnings-rise-2376506?src=rss/business/20091119 Gap Inc.’s third quarter net earnings increased 25 percent to $307 million, or 44 cents a share on a diluted basis. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/gap-earnings-rise-2376506?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/sears-loss-narrows-2376360?src=rss/business/20091119 sears W. Bruce Johnson eddie lampert bon-ton ross stores buckle stein mart Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/sears-loss-narrows-2376360?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/japans-department-store-sales-fall-105-percent-2376356?src=rss/business/20091119 October drop represents 20th consecutive month of declines. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:55:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/japans-department-store-sales-fall-105-percent-2376356?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/swiss-watch-exports-fall-227-percent-2376332?src=rss/business/20091119 Decline slowed down in October. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:54:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/swiss-watch-exports-fall-227-percent-2376332?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/hal-extends-offer-period-for-safilo-2376336?src=rss/business/20091119 Debt-ridden eyewear maker given more time in tender offer. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:20:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/hal-extends-offer-period-for-safilo-2376336?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/hot-topic-profits-decline-in-3rd-quarter-2376007?src=rss/business/20091119 Hot Topic Inc. reports slowdown in apparel revenues and overall sales contributed to lower profits in the third quarter. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/hot-topic-profits-decline-in-3rd-quarter-2376007?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/pvh-earnings-jump-56-in-third-quarter-2375984?src=rss/business/20091119 Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.’s earnings jumped more than 50 percent, boosted by stronger-than-expected performances at all of its wholesale and retail divisions. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/pvh-earnings-jump-56-in-third-quarter-2375984?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/obama-wants-south-korean-trade-deal-done-2375808?src=rss/business/20091119 U.S. and South Korea free trade agreement still faces hurdles in Congress. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/obama-wants-south-korean-trade-deal-done-2375808?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-november-18-2009-2375875?src=rss/business/20091119 The day's gainers and losers. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-november-18-2009-2375875?src=rss/business/20091119 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/profits-up-for-destination-maternity-2376001?src=rss/business/20091118 A gain in gross margin helped Destination Maternity Corp. turn a profit in its fourth quarter despite a loss for the year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:46:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/profits-up-for-destination-maternity-2376001?src=rss/business/20091118 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-apparel-prices-fall-in-october-2375379?src=rss/business/20091118 Retail apparel prices declined a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in October compared with September. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-apparel-prices-fall-in-october-2375379?src=rss/business/20091118 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/perry-ellis-profits-fall-172-percent-2375371?src=rss/business/20091118 Profits for Perry Ellis fell in the third quarter, but still came in ahead of analysts’ projections as gross margins improved. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/perry-ellis-profits-fall-172-percent-2375371?src=rss/business/20091118 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/chicos-destination-maternity-on-the-rise-2375364?src=rss/business/20091118 Chico’s FAS Inc.’s stock shot up nearly 9 percent Wednesday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/chicos-destination-maternity-on-the-rise-2375364?src=rss/business/20091118