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Kohl's Hires Michelle Gass to Be Chief Customer Officer

WWD.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:09:00 EDT

Former Starbucks executive to oversee marketing, e-commerce and the omni-channel experience.

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Target Profits Fall 28.5%

WWD.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:00 EDT

Sales up 0.5 percent.

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European Markets Decline Ahead of EU Talks

WWD.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:44:00 EDT

Leaders will meet to discuss the region's finances today.

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Gap Looks to Improve Overseas Grade

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Market share outside North America lags at 0.25 percent, ceo Glenn Murphy told shareholders at the company's annual meeting.

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U.S., Myanmar Sign Trade Deal

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:40:00 EDT

Accord could lead to more apparel sourcing with the country.

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L'Oréal Makes Executive Committee Appointments

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:42:00 EDT

Changes include the retirement of Jean-Jacques Lebel as president of the Consumer Products Division.

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European Markets Put on Mixed Show

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:49:00 EDT

Burberry, Gemfields and Marks & Spencer were among stocks posting gains.

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TowerBrook Capital to Acquire Kaporal

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:49:00 EDT

French denim maker was founded in 2003 in Marseille.

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Martha Wikstrom Exits Richemont

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:46:00 EDT

Executive had headed its fashion and accessories businesses since 2009.

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France's MenInvest Acquires Oki-ni.com

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:15:00 EDT

The online men's wear retailer is based in the U.K. and specializes in cutting-edge brands.

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Burberry Sales Top $3 Billion Mark

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:16:00 EDT

Costs related to the termination of its fragrance and beauty license dented net profit in what was otherwise a strong year.

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Robert Vignola Exits Calvin Klein

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

He is succeeded in the role of president of Calvin Klein Collection and global licensing by John Van Glahn, an executive at Calvin Klein Inc.

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Talking Made in USA in Los Angeles

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

West Coast Manufacturing Conference speakers and attendees discuss Made in America potential and challenges.

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Giorgio Armani Profits Rise 20% in 2012

WWD.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

The Milan-based fashion group logged another year of gains in profits and revenues, led by a 39 percent jump in China.

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Saks Stock Gains on Down Day for Market

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

Shares of luxe retailer up 3.6 percent ahead of earnings Tuesday.

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Kay Unger Named Chairman of the Board of Governors of Parsons

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

The post has been held by Joseph Gromek, who continues as chairman of the board of trustees at Parsons.

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More Accidents Hit Cambodia Plants

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:00 EDT

The mishaps came as the Council of Fashion Designers of America weighed in on the tragedies in the global apparel industry.

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Rents Up Along Manhattan Retail Corridors

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:00 EDT

Average asking rents in the first quarter either remained stable or increased.

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Waitt Co. Strikes Bobby Jones Deal

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

Omaha-based investment firm has reached an agreement to acquire all of the operating assets of the golfwear label.

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NRF Details Concerns Over Bangladesh Accord

WWD.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

On Friday, an international labor law expert laid out his questions about jurisdictional, liability and enforceability elements of the proposed accord.

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