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WWD 02/28/2007

Federated Net Rises in Fourth Quarter, to Become Macy's Group

Goodbye, Federated, hello, Macy's Group. The department store giant said Tuesday that it will drop the 78 year-old Federated name and switch to the Macy's moniker as part of its drive to become a truly nationwide brand.

Federated Net Rises in Fourth Quarter, to Become Macy's Group

The department store giant said Tuesday that it will drop the 78-year-old Federated name and switch to the Macy's moniker as part of its drive to become a...

— Feb 28, 2007

Harold Engel, 76

Harold Engel, a veteran of the fashion jewelry industry, died of lung cancer on Friday, said his wife, Rhea. He was 76.

— Feb 28, 2007

East Meets West: Younger Vietnamese Exerting Fashion Influence

For 22 years, Nuong Pham has labored at a sewing machine stitching socks and garments in Southern California factories to help her five children have better lives.

— Feb 28, 2007

The Moody Views

Hausfrau and biker babe are about as disparate as fashion motifs get, but in the able, avant-garde hands of Junya Watanabe, they worked together without an ounce of disconnect.

— Feb 28, 2007

Better Departments Rejuvenate for Spring

Better departments are springing forward this season to offer more private, exclusive and upscale offerings.

— Feb 28, 2007

General Growth Presents Seaport Study to Public

General Growth Properties doesn't have specific plans for the South Street Seaport yet, but was greeted with anxiety and plenty of opinions from residents of Lower Manhattan just the same.

— Feb 28, 2007

Accord Aids Growth of Istanbul Show

There was unity in the Turkish fashion trade fair scene this year after two seasons of almost concurrent fairs held at two venues.

— Feb 28, 2007

Wal-Mart Acquisition Builds China Presence

Wal-Mart said Tuesday that it purchased a 35 percent stake in Taiwanese retailer Trust-Mart, which will more than double its retail footprint in China and allow the company to surpass global rival Carrefour by store count in the world's most populous...

— Feb 28, 2007

Dillard's Net Surges In 4th Quarter, Year

Dillard's Inc. on Tuesday said fourth-quarter earnings jumped 57.4 percent, boosted by a net income tax benefit of $64 million.

— Feb 28, 2007

Licensing Decline Hampers Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. posted a 6.7 percent profit gain in the fourth quarter as sales rose 1.5 percent.

— Feb 28, 2007

Strong Revenues Lift Target Earnings

Target Corp. on Tuesday delivered fourth-quarter earnings that jumped 19.2 percent on a revenues gain of 16.3 percent - ahead of Wall Street estimates.

— Feb 28, 2007

Nuxe to Relaunch Tonific, Planning Global Growth

It is shaping up to be a busy year for Laboratoires Nuxe.

— Feb 28, 2007

Rare Vintage: Curating the Uncommon

From its fifth floor perch at 24 West 57th Street here, Rare Vintage is removed from the hubbub and run-of-the-mill commerce on the street below.

— Feb 28, 2007

Stock Market Sees Broad Sell-off Despite Consumer Confidence Rise

Retail shares fell sharply Tuesday as investors' jitters over a cooling economy sent major indices deep into the red.

— Feb 28, 2007

In Brief

Hugo Boss is opening a freestanding store at the Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, N.J., on March 8. The new boutique will sell women's and men's apparel, accessories and footwear from Boss' Black and Orange labels.

— Feb 28, 2007

Kenzo Updating Shops

With clothing racks inspired by fish spines and stucco flowers blooming out of walls, Kenzo is out to apply the Antonio Marras touch to more of its sales points.

— Feb 28, 2007

Arrow Aims to Use Ellis Island Images For Brand's Fall Advertising Campaign

Arrow, the 156-year-old brand whose sales built to $32 million in the early 1900s as immigrants coursed through Ellis Island, is contributing $500,000 to the island's restoration.

— Feb 28, 2007

Even the Rich Buy Affordability

It's an American band. A trio of America's high-end fashion players scored most of the luxury fashion purchases made by the country's wealthy denizens in 2006: Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Coach, a new survey found.

— Feb 28, 2007

Playing to Hollywood Crowd Wins Kudos From TV Critic

Her performance Sunday night brought mixed reviews, but at least one critic who watches television for a living found Ellen DeGeneres to be the consummate Oscars host.

— Feb 28, 2007

When Oscars' Glow Rubs Off on Ads

It's not about the 60 percent female viewership of the Oscars. Nor is it about exposure to the country's second-largest television audience after the Super Bowl, approximately 40 million.

— Feb 28, 2007

Fashion Scoops: His and Hers... Out Of The Box... Paper Chase...

Belgian designer Kris Van Assche may have graduated from the Antwerp Academy, but don't expect somber styles in his debut women's collection. Featuring whimsical elements such as an embroidered duck print sketched by his six-year-old niece, the line...

— Feb 28, 2007

Memo Pad: New Girl... Timely Exit... Digital Get Down...

Will Naomi Watts be the new face of Escada? The actress is said to be talking to the fashion house about appearing in its next ad campaign, although it's unclear whether Escada's recent publicity snafu will weigh into Watts' final decision.

— Feb 28, 2007

Federated's Evolution

Federated Department Stores is formed as a holding company by family-owned Abraham & Straus, F&R Lazarus and Filene's.

— Feb 28, 2007

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Federated Net Rises in Fourth Quarter, to Become Macy's Group

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