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WWD 05/21/2007

May Doors to Macy's Federated to Ease Up On Pace of Changes

So far it's been a challenging road for Federated since its takeover of May Department Stores Co. two years ago. "The rate of change may have been too fast." Lundgren admitted.

Federated to Ease Up On Pace of Changes

So far it's been a challenging road for Federated since its takeover of May Department Stores Co. two years ago.

— May 21, 2007

Herb Gallant, Manufacturer

Herbert Gallant, former president of Gallant International, a women's coat and suit manufacturer, died May 11 at his home in Jupiter, Fla., after a long...

— May 21, 2007

Immigration Deal Faces Key Hurdles

Business and labor groups reacted with caution to a new immigration deal brokered between the White House and senators last week amid deep divisions in Congress over whether an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants should be given temporary legal...

— May 21, 2007

Carlyle Said Out of Valentino Chase

Carlyle Group is no longer interested in buying Valentino Fashion Group SpA, a source close to the U.S. private equity company told WWD.

— May 21, 2007

Penney's Shareholders Seek Severance Limits

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. shareholders approved a nonbinding resolution to clamp down on the severance agreements of executives and make them subject to shareholder approval.

— May 21, 2007

In Brief: L & T Boosts P.R. Team

Lord & Taylor has formed a new regionally based public relations team to strengthen the brand's relaunch this fall.

— May 21, 2007

Cartier Takes Second Chance on Love

Growling panther sculptures, a signature Cartier motif, decorate Frédéric de Narp's office in the luxury jeweler's Fifth Avenue mansion here. But deep down, he's a softy.

— May 21, 2007

Findings: Winston West... Hands Of Time... A New Hue

Harry Winston will open a 1,500-square-foot boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., in the first quarter of next year, joining David Yurman, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. in the luxury shopping center.

— May 21, 2007

Tumi Focuses on New Handbag Lines

Tumi, the 32-year-old accessories brand known for its first-class travel gear, is going girly.

— May 21, 2007

Smythson Injects Fashion Into Bags

Smythson may be known for its fine stationery and leather goods, but the patrician ilk who shop the company will find something new in store come fall: fashion handbags.

— May 21, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Hey, Good Lookin', Whatcha Got Cookin'?... Red The Said... Celebrating Man...

Sure, Tom Ford can build a megabrand. But can he cook? None other than Martha Stewart will be the judge of that on Tuesday morning, when the design guru joins the domestic diva live on "The Martha Stewart Show."

— May 21, 2007

Blue Heaven

Visions of blueberry pie whetted appetites for silver-screen action at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival here Wednesday night.

— May 21, 2007

Cannes Do

It's 10 a.m. on a weekday in mid-April and Parisian events guru Albane Cleret's BlackBerry is vibrating with the fury of one seriously annoyed bee.

— May 21, 2007

Beauty Beat: Leiber Stays Upscale With First Scent Launch... FIT Students Take On Loyalty

With its first fragrance, accessories house Leiber is taking the high-end road in conjunction with licensee Pulse Points, the joint venture between fragrance house Mane and distributor Gary Farn Ltd.

— May 21, 2007

China Loosens Yuan Restrictions Ahead of U.S. Meeting

China's decision to loosen some restrictions on its currency, permitting the yuan more daily fluctuation, came amid growing pressure from Congress to remedy the record U.S. trade deficit.

— May 21, 2007

Hong Kong's Joyce Sets Sights on the Mainland

Joyce's first Mainland China boutique opened with much glitz and fanfare here last month.

— May 21, 2007

Fresh Product Blooms at May Market

The May intimate apparel market proved to be a small, yet potent, fashion cocktail of key lingerie items and exclusives.

— May 21, 2007

Intimate Notes

Gale Epstein and Lida Orzeck, founders of Hanky Panky, one of the best-selling brands of undies in the U.S.,

— May 21, 2007

Dominique Cohen's Mantra: Jewelry Wardrobing

If customers are not sure how to wear Dominique Cohen's jewelry, all they have to do is glance at her.

— May 21, 2007

Broken English Speaks Jewelry's New Language

Her senior thesis, called "Location, Location, Location," explored retail success in the Los Angeles area. Brentwood scored remarkably high. And, four years after her graduation from the University of San Diego, that's where Freedman decided to open...

— May 21, 2007

Nautica Hoists its Sail in the Middle East

Nautica is continuing its voyage abroad by way of the Middle East.

— May 21, 2007

Memo Pad: Winners And Loosers... Going Home... Fool's Gold...

The first half of this year looked positive overall for most fashion magazines, as some rebounded off of soft year-ago periods while others kept their momentum after strong performances.

— May 21, 2007

Skechers, Genesco Said to Be Private Equity Targets

Footwear brand Skechers USA Inc. and Genesco Inc., which has retail brands such as Lids and Journeys in its stable, as well as Dockers Footwear.

— May 21, 2007

Beauty Firms, Teen Retailers Alter M&A Game

The pace of mergers and acquisitions is not slowing down anytime soon, according to investment bankers and analysts.

— May 21, 2007

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