http://www.wwd.com/ The latest news from WWD.com. en-us Copyright WWD 2008. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:41:21 EST Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:41:21 EST Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com (CNP Internet Technology) http://www.wwd.com/business-news/uniqlos-same-store-sales-nov-jump-322-1875008?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Retailer plans to open new stores in Singapore and Russia. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:00:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/uniqlos-same-store-sales-nov-jump-322-1875008?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-suffer-record-decline-1873808?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 S&P Retail Index drops 9.3% in first trading day after Black Friday. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:43:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/retail-stocks-suffer-record-decline-1873808?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/color-my-world-with-lilly-pulitzer-1874002?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 No matter the year or season, Lilly Pulitzer’s calling card is cheerful designs. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/color-my-world-with-lilly-pulitzer-1874002?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/surviving-2009-a-look-at-fashions-challenges-and-whats-ahead-1874320?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Turbulence in overseas markets, a designer shakeout and Michelle Obama’s wardrobe are hot topics for 2009. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/surviving-2009-a-look-at-fashions-challenges-and-whats-ahead-1874320?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/labor-groups-release-sweatshop-free-guide-1874306?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Two labor rights organizations released a consumer guide for companies that produce and sell sweatshop-free merchandise. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/labor-groups-release-sweatshop-free-guide-1874306?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/rogan-gregorys-encore-loomstate-for-target-1874751?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Target, with a vision towards the future in eco-friendly fashion, has enlisted Loomstate designer Rogan Gregory for a second collection. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/rogan-gregorys-encore-loomstate-for-target-1874751?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/tween-drops-to-3q-loss-1874720?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Preteen apparel retailer Tween Brands Inc. withdraws guidance in light of 'opaque' conditions. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/tween-drops-to-3q-loss-1874720?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/business-coalition-opposes-union-organizing-bill-1874148?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Labor groups and the business community to square off over a bill that would make it easier for workers to unionize. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/business-coalition-opposes-union-organizing-bill-1874148?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/coldwater-creek-reduces-loss-1874700?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Higher-than-expected cuts in costs helped Coldwater Creek Inc. shrink its third-quarter loss and beat analysts’ expectations despite sharp declines in sales. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/coldwater-creek-reduces-loss-1874700?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/lilly-pulitzer-the-whole-package-1874313?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Staying on-message in Lilly Pulitzer stores. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/lilly-pulitzer-the-whole-package-1874313?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/cyber-monday-expected-to-ring-up-sales-1874762?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Online shopping strong despite news of recession. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/cyber-monday-expected-to-ring-up-sales-1874762?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/cosmoprof-asia-visitors-search-for-economic-footing-1873922?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Cosmoprof Asia wrapped up its three-day run Nov. 12 to 14 as beauty industry executives faced the prospect of a global recession with determined optimism. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/cosmoprof-asia-visitors-search-for-economic-footing-1873922?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/luxe-brands-soar-online-1874767?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Consumers may be slamming their wallets shut during the economic crisis — but not their laptops. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/luxe-brands-soar-online-1874767?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/the-design-room-1874145?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 At Lilly Pulitzer headquarters, a group of five young designers come up with new riffs on the famous prints. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/the-design-room-1874145?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/eu-loosens-duty-free-guidelines-1873994?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Travelers entering the European Union will be allowed to carry more personal-use items in their luggage than was permitted under the previous statute. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/eu-loosens-duty-free-guidelines-1873994?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/victorias-secret-goes-beyond-sexy-1874735?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Victoria’s Secret knows sex sells. But there’s a deeper message at the megabrand’s new Manhattan flagship on Lexington Avenue and 58th Street. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/victorias-secret-goes-beyond-sexy-1874735?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/delias-post-3q-profit-on-sales-hike-1874677?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Delia's picks up over $100M from sale of CCS skateboard catalogue business to Foot Locker. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/delias-post-3q-profit-on-sales-hike-1874677?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/they-are-saying-lillys-the-real-deal-1874550?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 It's often said that there's very little that's truly original in fashion these days. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/they-are-saying-lillys-the-real-deal-1874550?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-1874804?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 Daily Stock Wrap Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/business-news/daily-stock-wrap-1874804?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/medical-examiner-finds-wal-mart-guard-died-of-asphyxia-1874639?src=rss/recentstories/20081202 A preliminary report from the Nassau County medical examiner found that a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. security guard died of positional asphyxia. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/medical-examiner-finds-wal-mart-guard-died-of-asphyxia-1874639?src=rss/recentstories/20081202