http://www.wwd.com/business-news The latest business news from WWD.com. en-us Copyright WWD 2008. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:00:48 EST Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:00:48 EST Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com (CNP Internet Technology) http://www.wwd.com/business-news/marc-jacobs-sues-ed-hardy-2453150?src=rss/business/20100210 Marc Jacobs has filed an infringement lawsuit against Ed Hardy parent company Nervous Tattoo Inc. over a handbag design. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/marc-jacobs-sues-ed-hardy-2453150?src=rss/business/20100210 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/levis-earnings-rise-79-percent-in-fourth-quarter-2453187?src=rss/business/20100210 Levi's reported revenues for the period fell 4.8 percent to $1.21 billion from $1.27 billion in the fourth quarter. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/levis-earnings-rise-79-percent-in-fourth-quarter-2453187?src=rss/business/20100210 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-february-09-2010-2453503?src=rss/business/20100210 The day's top gainers and losers. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-february-09-2010-2453503?src=rss/business/20100210 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/gildan-q1-profits-soar-on-sales-margin-gains-2453136?src=rss/business/20100209 Activewear and underwear units up 31.5%. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:02:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/gildan-q1-profits-soar-on-sales-margin-gains-2453136?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-gain-12-dow-retakes-10000-2452535?src=rss/business/20100209 S&P Retail Index added 4.51 points to close at 396.78 Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-gain-12-dow-retakes-10000-2452535?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/joe-s-jeans-signs-outlet-leases-2451700?src=rss/business/20100209 Joe's Jeans has partnered with Simon Property Group to open outlet stores. On Feb. 3, the company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $20.5 million. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/joe-s-jeans-signs-outlet-leases-2451700?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/bachrach-assets-set-for-auction-2451731?src=rss/business/20100209 Owner of Bachrach men’s specialty store chain to sell assets to sell assets after more than 125 years of business. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/bachrach-assets-set-for-auction-2451731?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/new-tariffs-cutting-into-domestic-industry-2451832?src=rss/business/20100209 Congress inaction on expired duties has led to added costs for domestic yarn spinners, fabric firms, footwear brands and retailers. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/new-tariffs-cutting-into-domestic-industry-2451832?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-slip-monday-2451734?src=rss/business/20100209 S&P Retail Index, which rose as much as 1.3 percent in early trading, slid 0.57 points to 392.27 on Monday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-slip-monday-2451734?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-february-8-2009-2452067?src=rss/business/20100209 The day's top gainers and losers. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-february-8-2009-2452067?src=rss/business/20100209 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-stabilize-friday-2450172?src=rss/business/20100208 A lower U.S. unemployment rate helped stabilize equity markets Friday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-stabilize-friday-2450172?src=rss/business/20100208 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/developers-eye-abu-dhabi-for-luxe-retail-opportunities-2450248?src=rss/business/20100208 The Related Cos. is betting on Abu Dhabi with a mixed-use real estate venture with a strong focus on retail. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/developers-eye-abu-dhabi-for-luxe-retail-opportunities-2450248?src=rss/business/20100208 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/bebe-shares-advance-despite-profit-drop-2448998?src=rss/business/20100205 Retailer beats consensus in second quarter as sales plummet 22.2%. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:33:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/bebe-shares-advance-despite-profit-drop-2448998?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-employment-rises-in-january-2447755?src=rss/business/20100205 The entire retail sector added 42,100 jobs in January, while cuts continued in the textile industry. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:06:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-employment-rises-in-january-2447755?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/herms-sales-rise-86-percent-2447750?src=rss/business/20100205 Hermès beat its full-year target with an 8.5 percent sales increase in 2009. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:16:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/herms-sales-rise-86-percent-2447750?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/beyoncs-house-of-deron-accused-of-breach-of-contract-2447516?src=rss/business/20100205 Beyoncé Knowles’ House of Deréon clothing line named in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a Hong Kong manufacturer, Vier International Ltd. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/beyoncs-house-of-deron-accused-of-breach-of-contract-2447516?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/white-house-unveils-export-initiative-2447518?src=rss/business/20100205 Obama administration revealed details of its export strategy on Thursday, and industry execs hope to gain access to more credit. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/white-house-unveils-export-initiative-2447518?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-february-4-2010-2447552?src=rss/business/20100205 The day's gainers and losers. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-february-4-2010-2447552?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/claiborne-sued-by-licensee-over-penneys-deal-2447540?src=rss/business/20100205 A Liz Claiborne Inc. outerwear licensee, The Levy Group, has filed a $100M breach of contract lawsuit. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/claiborne-sued-by-licensee-over-penneys-deal-2447540?src=rss/business/20100205 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/timberland-scores-profit-gain-in-4th-qtr-2447386?src=rss/business/20100204 Bottom-line increase comes despite decline in sales not foreseen by analysts. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:13:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/timberland-scores-profit-gain-in-4th-qtr-2447386?src=rss/business/20100204