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WWD 03/15/2006

Sadove's Saks Strategy: Focus on Core Shopper And Boost Branch Stores

Saks Fifth Avenue ceo Stephen Sadove laid out a merchandising plan to bring the $2.7 billion luxury chain back to a healthy state. The goal is to boost Saks Fifth Avenue's operating margins to 8 percent within the next two to three years.

Sadove's Saks Strategy: Focus on Core Shopper And Boost Branch Stores

Saks Fifth Avenue ceo Stephen Sadove laid out a merchandising plan to bring the $2.7 billion luxury chain back to a healthy state.

— Mar 15, 2006

Prestige Brands Fined for Price Fixing

Thirteen prestige beauty brands and France's three leading selective perfumery retailers have been fined a combined 46.2 million euros.

— Mar 15, 2006

Beauty Beat: Boots to Revamp Stores, Cut Jobs ... Mercier Sale Talk Heats Up

Boots Group plc plans to indulge in some retail therapy.

— Mar 15, 2006

In Brief: Kmart To Pay $13 Million ... P.R. Departures

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

— Mar 15, 2006

More Action at A&G Group

Asprey and Garrard owner A&G Group has been trying to find an investor and is close to a deal that could be a sale of one or both brands.

— Mar 15, 2006

Memo Pad: Wenner In Honcho Hunt? ... Black Cuts In At Tango

The high rate of top-level turnover at Wenner Media is proving a boon to the executive recruitment industry.

— Mar 15, 2006

Retail Sales Slide in Feb.

Consumer spending came back down to earth last month after robust activity in January, as shoppers kept a closer hold on their wallets.

— Mar 15, 2006

Liz Claiborne Gets Better Style

Liz Claiborne, the $1.1 billion better sportswear brand that's faced growing competition in recent years, is getting a style makeover.

— Mar 15, 2006

Bellylicious: Boca's New Baby

Bellylicious boutique didn't take baby steps into the maternity market.

— Mar 15, 2006

Federated to Pay $725,000 in Ad Case

Federated agreed to a $725,000 settlement with New York State over misleading advertising practices and sales promotions at Kaufmann's.

— Mar 15, 2006

Oakley Buys Optical Shop

In another bid to boost its fashion factor, sports eyewear firm Oakley Inc. has acquired The Optical Shop of Aspen, a group of 14 luxury eyewear boutiques based in Aliso Vieho, Calif.

— Mar 15, 2006

Port Security: Lawmakers Seek $4B Over Five Years

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that would increase funding for port security by $4 billion over five years.

— Mar 15, 2006

Neiman's and More: Dallas Retailing Mixes Ingredients for Growth

Retailing is big business in Dallas and it's getting bigger, with an estimated 4 million square feet of retail space to be added this year.

— Mar 15, 2006

Obituary: Carmine Porcelli, Fashion Executive, 60

Carmine Porcelli, who brought salesmanship and enthusiasm to some of Seventh Avenue's most heralded brands, has died of an apparent heart attack, said family friend Mark Ross.

— Mar 15, 2006

Madison Ave. Works for Boys in Blue

About 60 retailers are participating in Madison Avenue Blue, which kicked off Tuesday and will raise money for the New York City Police Foundation.

— Mar 15, 2006

Evolving Industry Creates Factoring Challenges

As retail consolidation continues and vendors look to differentiate their products, factoring firms are adjusting to the changing landscape.

— Mar 15, 2006

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