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WWD 07/14/2005

Pumping Up to $30B: Federated's New Era Begins as May Fades

Federated is already deep into planning the integration of May Co., even as shareholders approved the $17 billion merger of the retailers Wednesday.

Pumping Up to $30B: Federated's New Era Begins as May Fades

Federated is already deep into planning the integration of May Co., even as shareholders approved the $17 billion merger of the retailers Wednesday.

— Jul 14, 2005

In Brief: More Bad News ... Fast Lane ... Neiman's Sets Date ...

Troubled retailer Marks and Spencer plc said Wednesday its sales slid 3.1 percent in the 14 weeks to July 9, or the first quarter of the fiscal year.

— Jul 14, 2005

China's U.S. Imports Continue to Increase

China continued to dominate apparel and textile trade with the U.S. in May, boosting imports of those categories by 52.4 percent over a year ago.

— Jul 14, 2005

Memo Pad: Get The Rush Out ... Rocawear Catches The Vibe ... Legal Brief

Moonlighting: just for frustrated desk jockeys and wage earners looking to make an extra buck? Not necessarily.

— Jul 14, 2005

CFDA Resurrects 7th on Sale on eBay

After a 10-year hiatus, the CFDA is bringing back the 7th on Sale charity sale this fall, but this time it will take place as an auction on eBay.

— Jul 14, 2005

If the Shoe Fits...

The social set seems to be doing a lot more credit card damage at Christian Louboutin than at Manolo Blahnik.

— Jul 14, 2005

Wedding Belle

It's just hours before the New York premiere of "Wedding Crashers" and actress Isla Fisher is a nervous wreck.

— Jul 14, 2005

Chic of the Week

Vanessa Paradis showed the girls in L.A. how the red carpet should be done at Sunday's premiere of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

— Jul 14, 2005

Denim Dish: Bottoms Up ... Joe's Good Quarter Boosts Innovo Earnings ... Analysts: Beware B-T-S ...

The former president and co-owner of Apple Bottoms, a curve-flattering line of clothing by hip-hop artist Nelly, is using the same design approach to appeal to a market beyond the urban customer.

— Jul 14, 2005

Bread & Butter Gets Spanish Flair

Vendors attending contemporary fair Bread & Butter Barcelona were rewarded with strong sales from a flood of international buyers.

— Jul 14, 2005

Pop Stars Take Dtour to Simon Malls

The name Ryan Cabrera may not mean much to anyone born before 1985, but Simon Property Group is counting on him to inspire fervor in the hearts of teenagers this fall.

— Jul 14, 2005

On the Pulse of Urban Trends

The Pulse show in Chicago was a platform for contemporary firms to break into the urban market, which has become less logo-driven.

— Jul 14, 2005

On the Sand With Misty May and Kerri Walsh

Beach volleyball players and tour organizers are out to prove that their sport is about more than just bikini-clad women.

— Jul 14, 2005

Big Bosses, Big Bonuses

The top 20 retail apparel executives of publicly held U.S. companies with the highest compensation packages from 2004 (includes salary and bonus).

— Jul 14, 2005

The Topsy-Turvy World of Executive Pay

Twenty of retail's hotshots raked in a combined $69 million in income last year, thanks to some stellar company performances.

— Jul 14, 2005

Kors, Valvo Dive Into Swim

The launch of Michael Kors and Carmen Marc Valvo swimwear will likely heat up an already crowded sector that has seen its share of entrants.

— Jul 14, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Ferre At The V&A ... Cavalli On The Rocks ... Cliffhanger ...

Roberto Cavalli sure knows how to cultivate his bon vivant image.

— Jul 14, 2005

Beauty Beat: Trussardi Signs Deal With Selective Beauty ... Warner, Jimenez to Urban Decay, Hard Candy ... Cox Arquette Hosts Sweet Charity Screening

Italian luxury goods house Trussardi has inked a long-term worldwide fragrance licensing agreement with French distributor and manufacturer Selective Beauty.

— Jul 14, 2005

Sotheby's Signs Partnership Deal With Steinmetz

Sotheby's is getting into the retail diamond business with Sotheby's Diamonds, a joint partnership with Steinmetz Diamond Group.

— Jul 14, 2005

Burberry's Sales Up 9.6% in Qtr.

A growing portfolio of standalone stores, solid demand in the U.S. and a booming fragrance business boosted Burberry's sales by 9.6 percent.

— Jul 14, 2005

Liz Claiborne Shakes Up Executive Staff

Liz Claiborne Inc. has swapped two executive-level positions, which will affect five of its department store apparel brands, including Liz Claiborne, Emma James, Intuitions, J.H. Collectibles and Tapemeasure.

— Jul 14, 2005

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