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Martha Stewart Files Counterclaims

WWD.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:21:00 EST

Home goods firm says Macy's breached contract, failing to "maximize net sales."

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Industry Imports Down in 2011

WWD.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:00 EST

China sees major drop, while Vietnam rises.

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Europe's Markets Lose Ground

WWD.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:29:00 EST

Retail and luxury stocks put on a mixed show.

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De Beers Net Rises 53 Percent in 2011

WWD.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:10:00 EST

Increase due to a surge in demand for rough diamonds.

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True Religion Net Falls 8.4%

WWD.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:01:00 EST

On Thursday the firm released fourth-quarter earnings that unexpectedly declined and sales that, while higher, fell short of estimates.

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Isetan Profit Leaps on One-Time Items

WWD.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:01:00 EST

Retailer lifts full-year guidance.

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Tengram to Invest up to $14.5M in People's Liberation

WWD.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:36:00 EST

Marketer of Timberlake's William Rast brand will switch to licensing.

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S&P Downgrades Barneys New York

WWD.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:00 EST

Rating agency cuts luxe retailer's debt to "CC."

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Urban Outfitters Sales Miss Analyst Estimates

WWD.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:48:00 EST

Specialty retailer said fourth-quarter promotions were high.

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Keeping Up With Demand Key for Hermès in 2012

WWD.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:19:00 EST

The French luxury brand beat its sales target in 2011 on the back of a better-than-expected performance during the crucial year-end holiday season.

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Inflation on the Rise in China

WWD.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:26:00 EST

The consumer price index was up by 4.5 percent in January.

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Stocks Gain as Jobless Claims Fall

WWD.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10:00 EST

Greece moves closer to deal unlocking bailout funds.

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Bulgaris, Trapani Sell Some LVMH Shares

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:21:00 EST

The sale of 4.48 million shares took place through an accelerated book-building procedure managed by Credit Suisse.

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On the Campaign Trail: February Fight Songs

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:05:00 EST

As the up-in-the-air Republican primary battle moves on, economic issues and political ideologies have dominated the candidates’ talking points.

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Tommy Bahama Names New Creative Head

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:10:00 EST

Ferdinand van Alphen has joined as vice president of creative services.

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'Sex and the City' Counterfeits Top Customs Perfume List

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:08:00 EST

Overall, $51 million in fake perfume seized in 2011.

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The Jones Group Trims Fourth-Quarter Loss to $20.4M

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:54:00 EST

Total sales for the quarter rose 2.3 percent.

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Ralph Lauren Profits Up, American Living Ending

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:37:00 EST

Total revenues for the quarter rose 16.6% to $1.81 billion, which includes a total sales gain of 17.2% to $1.76 billion.

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Cambodian Worker Groups Seek Improved Conditions

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:27:00 EST

Tribunal called on the government to specify the right to a minimum living wage and ensure that trade unions are allowed to act freely.

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WWD Digital Forum: Making the Most of the Digital World

WWD.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:01:00 EST

It's all about getting the word out.

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