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WWD 05/22/2006

WWD 05/22/2006

The Nordstrom Way: Retailer Gets Aggressive About Expansion

Nordstrom has generated solid results, thanks to major changes as it aggressively goes after real estate and merchandise categories.

The Nordstrom Way: Retailer Gets Aggressive About Expansion

Nordstrom has generated solid results, thanks to major changes as it aggressively goes after real estate and merchandise categories.
— May 22, 2006

Expanding the Designer Business

Nordstrom's women's businesses are headed by two veterans of the store.
— May 22, 2006

Eyeing $1 Billion in E-Commerce

Jamie Nordstrom, president in charge of the direct business, doesn't doubt for a second that nordstrom.com can be a billion-dollar business.
— May 22, 2006

Sticking With the Family Formula

Erik Nordstrom can't resist sharing a letter from a customer.
— May 22, 2006

Exclusivity Key to Federated Growth

As Federated heads to a key stage, the conversion of 400 May units to Macy's Sept. 9, it pushes on with its exclusives program.
— May 22, 2006

Coming This Week

A look at the coming week's events.
— May 22, 2006

In Brief: Penney's Board ... Joining Palmer

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— May 22, 2006

Song And Dance

The teen Rising Stars Dance Academy troupe capped its ballroom performance with a reenactment of the final scene of "Dirty Dancing."
— May 22, 2006

Cannes Scoop

It was all stars at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes on Friday night, where Penelope Cruz was preparing for the premiere of her in-competition movie, "Volver," at the International Film Festival.
— May 22, 2006

Department Store Parley Focuses on Adaptation

Are department stores on their way to becoming "dinostores"?
— May 22, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Be My Guest ... Going Once ... Costume Sale ...

He may not technically be a couturier, but Martin Margiela is the latest designer to add his name to the thinning Paris couture calendar.
— May 22, 2006

Longchamp Goes Upscale Downtown

Longchamp's SoHo store that opens Thursday at 132 Spring Street will help usher in a fresh direction for the handbag brand.
— May 22, 2006

Temple St. Clair's Precious 20

Temple St. Clair has been growing fast, but thinks it can do even better.
— May 22, 2006

Soma's Big Rollout of Stores, 'Net

Chico's executive Chuck Nesbit is spearheading growth at Soma stores with a new Web site and plans to open 36 units this year.
— May 22, 2006

Invista: Inspiration Runs From Grunge to Glam

The semiannual Invista workshop for intimate apparel is featuring a variety of themes that range from bold and elegant to Hollywood glam and retro grunge.
— May 22, 2006

The Design of Success: People, Brand, Vision

Customer knowledge, clear brand identity and an uncompromising vision of store concept and location are critical factors in building a successful real estate portfolio.
— May 22, 2006

Citigroup: Flexible Financing in a Changing World

More efficient supply chains and "cross-border" trading between companies in the apparel and accessories markets are creating a fundamental change in the way business is done from a financial perspective.
— May 22, 2006

The Tax Compliance Burden

Tax compliance is a hefty load to carry, according to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
— May 22, 2006

Small Businesses Face Start-Up Woes

The conundrum for small start-up firms is how to balance a creative design focus and still keep an eye on operational details.
— May 22, 2006

WWD Stock Index Shows Strength

After several consecutive days of intense sell-offs, stocks tried to bounce back on Friday as investors were lured by low valuations.
— May 22, 2006

Ullman Has Penney's on Course

J.C. Penney is on course to be the preferred retailer of middle America and middle-aged shoppers, its chairman and ceo told shareholders.
— May 22, 2006

AnnTaylor Stores' 1Q Earnings Double

Spot-on fashion and well-managed inventories more than doubled AnnTaylor Stores Corp.'s first-quarter earnings on a 17 percent sales gain.
— May 22, 2006

Aeropostale Lists Flat Net On Sales Gain

As Aeropostale Inc. posted flat year-over-year earnings on a 16.4 percent sales gain for the first quarter, management said on a conference call the company is positioning itself to bolster its top line via new marketing and merchandising efforts.
— May 22, 2006

Beauty Beat: Fragrance Sales Lift Profits at Boots ... L'Oreal 'Shocked' at Discrimination Charge ... Malbin to Retire From CTFA

Boots Group plc said Thursday its aftertax profits increased by more than 19 percent for the year ended March 31.
— May 22, 2006

Memo Pad: M.I.A. In The USSR ... Bid Business ... Show And Sell ...

Where in the world is Glenda Bailey? That's what people asked last week after the Harper's Bazaar editor in chief failed to turn up at the Chanel and Dior shows, or any other fashion-circuit events, for that matter.
— May 22, 2006

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