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WWD 05/04/2005

Fighting the Squeeze: Vendors Dig In Heels Against Chargebacks

As consolidation continues to sweep the retail landscape, vendors are becoming increasingly concerned about getting caught in chargebacks squeeze. And they're beginning to fight back.

Fighting the Squeeze: Vendors Dig In Heels Against Chargebacks

As consolidation continues to sweep the retail landscape, vendors are becoming increasingly concerned about getting caught in a chargebacks squeeze. And...

— May 4, 2005

Sexuality's New Subtle Appeal

Fashion firms are grappling with whether sexually charged messages are less appetizing for a new generation of consumers.

— May 4, 2005

Bush Gets Heat on CAFTA Issues

A Congressman charged that in its push for CAFTA, the administration "suppressed" a report that criticizes the region's labor standards.

— May 4, 2005

Sara Lee to Lay Off 350 Workers

Sara Lee Corp. said it will cut about 350 jobs in its Winston-Salem, N.C.-based branded apparel division as part of a restructuring.

— May 4, 2005

Strong Revenues Help Bluefly Narrow Loss

NEW YORK - Healthy full-priced selling and increases in both customer transactions and average order size propelled Bluefly Inc.'s revenues to a 21.5 percent increase in the first quarter, helping the company to narrow its quarterly net...

— May 4, 2005

In Brief: Trading Places ... Juicy Picks Pinto ... Fashion Forward

TRADING PLACES: Revillon, the Paris fur brand designed by Los Angeles transplant Rick Owens, is ditching its boutique on the upscale Avenue Montaigne. Chloé plans to take over the choice corner unit, just down the street from...

— May 4, 2005

Suzy

The 750-strong at the Costume Institute's party at the Met came away humming from the gardenia-glutted, topiary-cluttered scenery.

— May 4, 2005

Met Scoops: Veni Vedi Vici

VENI VEDI VICI: Walking into the Costume Institute Ball alone Monday night, Catalina Sandino Moreno, in Michael Kors, found a bevy of suitors. After dinner, she was spotted hand-in-hand with Ian...

— May 4, 2005

Cartoon Icon Seeks Fashion Future

Tweety Bird, the endearing cartoon character that has made a career of tormenting Sylvester the cat, is spreading those tiny wings into fashion.

— May 4, 2005

Sue Wong's New Line, TV Gig

LOS ANGELES - Designer Sue Wong, known for her dress collections, is branching out with a new line of tops for the holiday season and plans to seek broader appeal on the Home Shopping Network.

The launch is called Sue Wong Chemise and it...

— May 4, 2005

West Watch: CFDA In L.A. ... Elmo Duds ... All For Otis

CFDA IN L.A.: A party at Diane von Furstenberg's Beverly Hills home Thursday night to introduce the Council of Fashion Designers of America to the Los Angeles fashion community may be the hottest ticket in town. Among the...

— May 4, 2005

Beauty Beat: Guinot's Sun Care Code

NEW YORK - Guinot is out to protect against sun damage with its reformulated collection of self-tanners, sunscreens and after-sun products called Nucleic Defense.

The French brand claims the 12-item collection is the first sun care line...

— May 4, 2005

Just Cavalli Gaining Presence in U.S.

MIAMI - It's always about la dolce vita here. Perhaps that's why Italian designers like Roberto Cavalli have such a grasp on the Miami market. Last Wednesday, Cavalli hosted a late-night fete for 400 of the city's glitterati at...

— May 4, 2005

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