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WWD 05/26/2004

WWD 05/26/2004

Retail's Golden Spring: Full-Price Selling Soars, But Will the Trend Wilt?

Increased consumer spending, must-have fashions and more sophisticated inventory management have helped keep markdowns at bay.

Retail's Golden Spring: Full-Price Selling Soars, But Will the Trend Wilt?

Increased consumer spending, must-have fashions and more sophisticated inventory management have helped keep markdowns at bay.
— May 26, 2004

Wal-Mart Appoints Stuckey Senior VP

Former Sara Lee executive Karen Stuckey will head up Wal-Mart's private label development for its U.S. stores.
— May 26, 2004

Logo: I Want My Gay TV

NEW YORK - Viacom's MTV unit on Tuesday said it will launch Logo, its long-planned music channel for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered viewers, next February with the goal of attracting an audience of 10 million to 14 million...
— May 26, 2004

M&S Market Share Declines

LONDON - Marks & Spencer plc is losing some of its share of the U.K. women's wear market - and it's planning to fight back.

The company, which on Tuesday released results for the year ended April 3, said its share of the...
— May 26, 2004

Niche Firms Glimmer in Northwest

SEATTLE - Cascade West, Washington State's last large-scale outdoor apparel contractor, once occupied four floors here in what is now the headquarters of Starbucks, the world's leading specialty coffee retailer.

As fleece has...
— May 26, 2004

Beauty Beat: Etro Scent Addition Inspired by the Moon ... Burns Delivers Commencement

MILAN - Italian fashion company Etro is adding to its 15-item fragrance portfolio.

Inspired by the phases of the moon, the fragrance Anice is being distributed in Italy and Europe this month and is due to hit American retail doors in the...
— May 26, 2004

Sports Authority Net Decreases, President Exits

NEW YORK - Amid news of a first-quarter profit decline, The Sports Authority said late Tuesday that president and chief merchandising officer Elliott Kerbis was leaving the company.

The Englewood, Colo.-based sport retailer said in a...
— May 26, 2004

EU's Lamy: No-Tariff Plan ‘Out of Reach'

GENEVA - European Union trade commissioner Pascal Lamy said Tuesday that the elimination of all import duties on selected industrial products - including textiles, clothing and footwear - "is out of reach" due to strong...
— May 26, 2004

Nordstrom Inc. Not Feeling Euro, Gas Pains

Seattle - Nordstrom Inc. executives were upbeat Tuesday at the chain's annual meeting here, saying there are no indications that rising gas prices or the strong euro will adversely affect business with European vendors such as the footwear...
— May 26, 2004

Prada Hooks Romano

MILAN - Prada chief executive Patrizio Bertelli has lured Anthony Romano, currently managing director and general manager of Calvin Klein Europe, to become general manager of the Luna Rossa sailing team, which is making its third attempt to win...
— May 26, 2004

Global Positioning

Buyers and exhibitors are on the go again, and international trade show organizers are responding by distinguishing their events from the multitude on tap.
— May 26, 2004

Scene: Asia: Walk This Way ... Australia: Horsing Around ... Brazil: Ship Shape ...

Asia: Walk This Way

Taking a page out of Hollywood's public relations handbook, Hong Kong has just unveiled its own Avenue of Stars. The 1,443-foot-long strip - almost the length of five football fields - features the...
— May 26, 2004

The Temperature is Rising

German trade show organizers have been busy this year, ushering in changes they hope will heat up the business climate.
— May 26, 2004

Cautious Confidence

U.K. trade show organizers are reporting strong fairs, but add that vendors and buyers are more tentative than ever.
— May 26, 2004

Getting Creative

French trade show organizers are going after the innovative in hopes of distinguishing their fairs and the goods on tap.
— May 26, 2004

It's In The Timing

Italian trade show organizers are moving their dates closer together to better suit buyers' needs.
— May 26, 2004

A Polished Act

Spanish trade fair organizers are staying on top of their game by consolidating product categories and opening up exhibition spaces.
— May 26, 2004

By Design

Brazil's trade fair organizers are opening up more space to showcase the country's resources, and foreign buyers are beginning to take note.
— May 26, 2004

Growing From Within

Canadian trade show organizers are feeling satisfied these days, while beginning to look abroad for increased business.
— May 26, 2004

Bursting At The Seams

Australian trade fair organizers are scrambling for some extra room to suit growing events and exciting new shows.
— May 26, 2004

No Small Change

Asian trade show organizers believe China is an emerging market, but many industry insiders remain uncertain about the country's future.
— May 26, 2004

Calendar

All international phone numbers may be dialed from the United States with the prefix 011 plus the number as it is listed.

JUNE
2-4, Salon Luxe, Santé, Beauté (beauty, fragrance, packaging),...
— May 26, 2004

Short Cut

NEW YORK - Abbreviated pants have always offered a casual comfort, but for fall, some designers are taking a slightly more formal approach. Here, for example, Chaiken's wool cardigan and cotton denim pants worn with a White & Warren hat,...
— May 26, 2004

Tommy Said Eyeing Ecko Enterprises

Are Tommy Hilfiger and Ecko Unlimited looking to hook up? Hilfiger says the two companies have talked, but there's no deal at this time.
— May 26, 2004

In Brief: A Break From Bon-Ton ... Too Promotes One ... Eagle Execs Expand Roles ...

A BREAK FROM BON-TON: The Bon-Ton Stores said Byron "Bud" Bergren, its vice chairman, is taking a medical leave "for a health condition that will require surgery." In a statement, Tim Grumbacher, chairman and chief...
— May 26, 2004

Correction

The basis points were incorrect in a story in Tuesday's issue. Barneys New York Inc.'s selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $42.2 million in the first quarter ended May 1 from $37.7 million in the prior year. This is a 390...
— May 26, 2004

De Sole Joins Gap Board

Domenico De Sole has been named to Gap's board of directors, where he will serve on the compensation and management development committee.
— May 26, 2004

Serge Weinberg Upbeat at PPR Meeting

PARIS - Serge Weinberg, chief executive of Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, is very happy with the Gucci purchase.

Sending an upbeat message to PPR shareholders at the company's annual meeting here Tuesday, Weinberg amplified recent...
— May 26, 2004

Fashion Scoops: No-Show J.Lo ... Basso's Doubleheader ... Viva Las Juicies ...

NO-SHOW J.LO: Quite a few Russians will be drowning their disappointment in vodka and caviar when they hear Jennifer Lopez won't be bringing her bling-bling to Moscow this Memorial Day weekend after all. Lopez was due to fly to the...
— May 26, 2004

Bonnie Takhar Exits Earl Jean

Bonnie Takhar has resigned as president of Earl Jean, as part of a broader change in Earl's position within parent company VF Corp.
— May 26, 2004

Polo in $250M RL Childrenswear Deal

NEW YORK - As part of an ongoing plan to gain greater control of its brand on a worldwide basis, Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. has signed a $250 million deal to purchase certain assets of RL Childrenswear Co. LLC, its licensee for children's...
— May 26, 2004

May Confidence Rises Slightly

Consumer confidence was essentially flat in May versus a month ago, with indications that rising gas prices and global tensions could curb spending.
— May 26, 2004

Survey: Shoppers to Spend Less

NEW YORK - If women shoppers are putting their money where their mouths are, then retailers might want to pay closer attention to a monthly survey about anticipated consumer spending patterns.

The survey is conducted every month by...
— May 26, 2004

SML's Acquisition Trail

NEW YORK - Consolidating the fashion industry isn't just a game for the giants, such as Jones, Liz Claiborne and Kellwood.

SML Sport, which is projecting a wholesale volume of $50 million this year, also has been snatching up...
— May 26, 2004

Getting Better With Meyer and Marshall Field's

NEW YORK - Gene Meyer is charging ahead with his signature better collection at Marshall Field's, while Target Corp. seeks to sell the chain.

The women's styles are "more for career dressing, with a little bit of casual...
— May 26, 2004

Tocca at 10: A Sari Story

NEW YORK - In many ways, Tocca is celebrating its 10th anniversary by going back to its roots.

The girly dress and sportswear house is planning to reissue its original sari dress, a runaway hit that put Tocca and its founding designer...
— May 26, 2004

Yurman Begins Retail Push

NEW YORK - It's rare when a David Yurman store opens, and the program for expansion remains conservative.

But last Thursday's ribbon-cutting at the Americana Manhasset luxury shopping center in Long Island, N.Y., marked a...
— May 26, 2004

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