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WWD 08/31/2005

Calculating Katrina's Cost: Stores Struggle to Assess Damage

Major retailers said that most of their stores in the path of Hurricane Katrina remained inaccessible, making it difficult to determine the impact on business from one of the worst storms in history.

Calculating Katrina's Cost: Stores Struggle to Assess Damage

Major retailers said most of their stores in the path of Hurricane Katrina were inaccessible, making it difficult to determine the impact on business.

— Aug 31, 2005

Consumer Confidence Rises

Although consumer confidence rebounded in August, analysts and economists warned that higher fuel costs will eventually take their toll on shoppers' sentiments as well as their spending habits.

— Aug 31, 2005

U.S. Weighs Decision on China Imports

As the U.S. worked toward a broad apparel and textile trade deal with China, it prepared to rule on $975 million worth of safeguard petitions.

— Aug 31, 2005

EU Trade Chief Warns on Embargoes

European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson warned Tuesday that failure to release Chinese apparel imports held in customs warehouses could inflict severe economic pain on retailers and consumers.

— Aug 31, 2005

In Brief: Levi Strauss Upgraded ... Gottschalks Net Up

A brief look at some of the day's stories.

— Aug 31, 2005

Memo Pad: Ford To Carry Cargo ... Mr. Seventeen ... "Maddox" Speaks ...

The final link in a chain of publisher changes snapped into place Tuesday when Conde Nast named Lance Ford as the new vice president and publisher of Cargo.

— Aug 31, 2005

Zale's 4Q Net Drops 41.2%

Zale Corp. said fourth-quarter net income fell 41.2 percent to $4.1 million and said it plans to close 30 to 35 Bailey Banks & Biddle stores.

— Aug 31, 2005

Federated, May Co. Complete Merger

Federated Department Stores completed its $11.9 billion merger with May Co., and chairman and ceo Terry Lundgren said it was a "landmark day."

— Aug 31, 2005

Sung Takes On Tocca

Tocca wants to project a more singular, consistent voice and has made some strategic moves to achieve that, as well as to expand.

— Aug 31, 2005

Beauty Beat: Gilles Dougoud Named GM At Parfums Christian Dior ... MAC Cosmetics Sues MicroDental ... L'Oréal Buys Delial From Sara Lee ...

Gilles Dougoud, who has been with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton since 1994, has been named general manager of its Parfums Christian Dior France unit, beginning Sept. 5.

— Aug 31, 2005

Maidenform Cuts Loss in 2nd Qtr.

Maidenform Brands Inc. on Tuesday narrowed its second-quarter loss on stronger sales, reflecting improvement in the company's operations.

— Aug 31, 2005

Delta Apparel Acquires Assets Of Liquid Blaino

Delta Apparel Inc. recently acquired substantially all of the assets of Liquid Blaino Designs Inc., which does business as Junkfood Clothing.

— Aug 31, 2005

Intermix Outfits SoHo

Intermix's latest arrival is off to a strong start.

— Aug 31, 2005

Jeffrey Talk of Fashion Cares Event

As the newly appointed director of designer merchandise at Nordstrom, Jeffrey Kalinsky brought star power to the hometown audience at Fashion Cares.

— Aug 31, 2005

Reaction Finds a Better Home

Kenneth Cole Productions and Bernard Chaus are banking on a big response to the spring launch of Kenneth Cole Reaction.

— Aug 31, 2005

Tibi Books More Than a Sea Island Suite

Tibi designer Amy Smilovic is getting more than a helping hand from Sea Island Resorts.

— Aug 31, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Leg Man ... Holding Court ... Dog Walk

Zac Posen had fashion followers in a tizzy when he sent models down the runway last February wearing Wolford knit tights with openwork Swarovski crystal appliques of his own design.

— Aug 31, 2005

Wathne in Trademark Suit Against Polo Ralph Lauren

Wathne is seeking $900 million in compensation and punitive damages.

— Aug 31, 2005

San Francisco Fashion Keeps It Local

San Francisco's second annual fashion week redefined its lineup to focus on local talent and reposition itself as an emerging showcase.

— Aug 31, 2005

Design's Child

Hurricane Katrina couldn't prevent the multitasking Beyonce Knowles from flying here from Miami on Monday to the Project Global Tradeshows.

— Aug 31, 2005

Obituary: Sheila Solomon, Innerwear Industry Veteran

Sheila Solomon, a 45-year veteran of the innerwear industry, died Friday at the Castle Senior Living Center in Manhattan.

— Aug 31, 2005

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