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WWD 04/18/2007

WWD 04/18/2007

California Dreamin': Bloomingdale's Lands In South Coast Plaza

Bloomingdale's is finally opening in South Coast Plaza and has created a showcase it promises will stand out in a crowded, competitive landscape.

California Dreamin': Bloomingdale's Lands In South Coast Plaza

Bloomingdale's is finally opening in South Coast Plaza and has created a showcase it promises will stand out in a crowded, competitive landscape.
— Apr 18, 2007

Former Bali VP Samuel Swirsky

Samuel Swirsky, former executive vice president at Bali Intimate Apparel, died Friday at New York University Medical Center. He was 80 years old.
— Apr 18, 2007

A Tragic End

When Anna Nicole Smith collapsed and died in a Florida hotel room on Feb. 8 at the age of 39, her passing was nearly as swift and sensational as her rise to...
— Apr 18, 2007

Thomas Marotta, 73 Saks Fifth Ave. VP

Thomas Marotta, a Saks Fifth Avenue vice president and director of merchandising in the Bala Cynwyd, Pa., store, died of cancer April 13, the company said....
— Apr 18, 2007

Murray Berkowitz, 91

Murray Berkowitz, former vice chairman of Frost Bros. specialty chain in Texas, died Sunday at his home in San Antonio, said his son, Mickey Berkowitz. He...
— Apr 18, 2007

Customer Appreciation

Guess has trimmed its wholesale business, but the brand remains large in the minds of top buyers.
— Apr 18, 2007

Mall Security

With multiple concepts and a rapidly expanding network of stores, Guess has become a formidable retail presence.
— Apr 18, 2007

Where Are They Now?

A generation of Guess Girls got a career boost from the company's campaigns. By Amy Wicks and Libby Estell
— Apr 18, 2007

Coordinated Attack

Guess has gone far beyond denim by launching a fleet of accessories licenses.
— Apr 18, 2007

True to Blue

Despite a growing contingent of category extentions, Guess, at its core, remains devoted to denim.
— Apr 18, 2007

Shoot for the Stars

With 25 years of iconic advertising campaigns, Guess has built an iron-clad brand image and more than a few careers.
— Apr 18, 2007

The Seven-Year Switch

During his tenure as president, Carlos Alberini has helped Guess overhaul its business model.
— Apr 18, 2007

Branded for Life

With unwavering attention to its target customer and brand image, Guess, at 25, looks stronger than ever.
— Apr 18, 2007

Through the Years

1977: Maurice Marciano arrives in California.
— Apr 18, 2007

On the Money

A look back - and ahead - at Guess' Wall Street performance.
— Apr 18, 2007

Dresses and Trenches Kick Off Spring

A cool start to spring is helping sell sweaters, which take on a seasonal freshness in colorful patterns.
— Apr 18, 2007

Adora Lynx Launches as Better Line for Fall

The founders of Adora Lynx said they chose the name to represent "beloved strength," and they hope the better-priced line, which is being launched for fall, delivers clothes that will be adored and durable enough to be worn for years.
— Apr 18, 2007

Armani Speaks Out on Furniture, Fast Fashion

The Salone del Mobile furniture fair officially kicks off today, but Giorgio Armani already stirred some controversy over fast fashion in presenting his new Casa collection on Tuesday.
— Apr 18, 2007

New York Stories

"I've never been a believer in the 'chic banal' of New York fashion," declared Zac Posen, who hopped over the Atlantic for the opening of the exhibition "New York Fashion Now" at London's Victoria and Albert Museum Monday night.
— Apr 18, 2007

Burberry Second-Half Revenue Increases 19.3%

Second-half revenues at Burberry rose 19.3 percent, to 458 million pounds, or $886 million, from 384 million pounds, or $672.3 million, on the back of strong demand for spring runway looks, outerwear and handbags.
— Apr 18, 2007

Retail Apparel Prices Slip

Retail prices of women's apparel fell a seasonally adjusted 2.3 percent last month compared with February, but were up 1.2 percent from a year earlier.
— Apr 18, 2007

Memo Pad: Second Opinion... Jagger Jigsaw... A little Light Music

In Touch is about to find out how serious a breathless celebrity tabloid can really get. The weekly from Bauer Publishing is forgoing its usual cover mix of Britney, Lindsay and Brangelina.
— Apr 18, 2007

MaxMara Launches Bridal Line

MaxMara is entering the bridal arena with its first dedicated collection, which will bow in stores this month.
— Apr 18, 2007

Generra Expands Into Japan

Generra is entering new territory.
— Apr 18, 2007

Wide-leg Jeans and Zip-up Hoodies Create L.A. Buzz

Best-selling categories at the juniors-focused Majors Market here included casual jersey dresses, zip-up hoodies and dressy tops.
— Apr 18, 2007

West Watch: BB Dakota Branches Out... Street Party

After launching an accessories line for this fall season, junior brand BB Dakota aims to extend its reach into men's wear and gastronomy.
— Apr 18, 2007

Just Jessup

According to Jerome Jessup, who is launching his first solo collection, Jessup, this fall, his life's journey goes like this:
— Apr 18, 2007

J.C. Penney Building on Strengths

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Myron Ullman 3rd told Wall Street analysts Tuesday that his goal was to make the retailer "the preferred shopping choice for Middle America.''
— Apr 18, 2007

Girlshop Closing Operations After a Decade in Business

After almost 10 years in business, Internet pioneer Girlshop is shutting down, a victim of the popular formula it helped create.
— Apr 18, 2007

L'Oreal Sales Gain 8.4 Percent in First Quarter

French beauty giant L'Oreal posted first-quarter 2007 sales of 4.27 billion euros, or $5.6 billion at average exchange, up 8.4 percent year-on-year.
— Apr 18, 2007

Gap Design Edition Bows Across U.S.

There appeared to be little fevered frenzy over the launch of Gap Design Edition on Tuesday, but company executives were nonetheless pleased with consumer reaction to the collection, which is being sold in 100 stores nationwide.
— Apr 18, 2007

Nordstrom, Limited File Exec Pay Packages

Five more retailers, including Nordstrom and Limited Brands, have revealed the compensation packages of their top executives in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
— Apr 18, 2007

In Brief: CHoo Confirms Appointment

Joshua Schulman has been named chief executive of Jimmy Choo, confirming a WWD report Friday.
— Apr 18, 2007

Rangel Points to Fast Track Compromise

House Ways & Means Committee chairman Charles Rangel (D., N.Y.) said Tuesday that Democrats were prepared to extend a restricted trade promotion authority to President Bush for a global trade accord as long as certain conditions were met.
— Apr 18, 2007

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