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WWD 2007/08/27

A Broader Footprint: Bloomingdale's Eyes More Sites, Concepts

Bloomingdale's isn't about to take a breather in its expansion spree.

Bloomingdale's Eyes More Sites, Concepts

Bloomingdale's isn't about to take a breather in its expansion spree.

— Aug 27, 2007

Little Giants

Small independent vendors with unique products drive big gains in the children's wear market.

— Aug 27, 2007

Mark Birley Dies at 77

Mark Birley, a true English gentleman who founded the legendary London clubs Annabel's and Harry's Bar, died Friday at age 77.

— Aug 27, 2007

Study Break

With less than two weeks until the start of the New York collections, designers dropped everything for a dinner at Wakiya in the Gramercy Park Hotel in honor of defending U.S. Open champ Roger Federer.

— Aug 27, 2007

Lucky Number Seven

While East Side Mexican food lovers in New York have chic taquerias like La Esquina, West Siders have long known the only recourse for their late-night cravings is the 14th Street taco truck.

— Aug 27, 2007

Beauty Beat: Farmacia Expands Its Holistic Reach

Starting this month, the British retailer and holistic health-and-beauty brand is strengthening its high street presence by introducing Urban Healing Pods in House of Fraser doors, expanding its existing department store concessions and revamping its...

— Aug 27, 2007

Land of Plenty

The broad scope of WWDMAGIC allows retailers to find lines to meet their every need.

— Aug 27, 2007

Industry Tackles Nationwide Lead Policy

The accessories industry has a lead problem - which could get it caught up in the furor over China and product safety.

— Aug 27, 2007

Combined Efforts

Contemporary makers are putting more effort into young contemporary offerings, and hope to attract customers graduating from the junior market.

— Aug 27, 2007

Safe Haven

The fast-growing junior market provides hope for manufacturers in an uneasy retail climate.

— Aug 27, 2007

August Innerwear Market Packed With Buyers

The spring-summer market turned out to be the busiest and most trafficked of the year.

— Aug 27, 2007

Multitaskers

Accessory makers are becoming jacks of all trades, meeting customer demand for all manner of products.

— Aug 27, 2007

Sales Plans

Women's sportswear companies look to new retail outlets and unique products to stand out in the market.

— Aug 27, 2007

Swept Up

Demand for separates and celebrity influence drive an increase in swimsuit prices.

— Aug 27, 2007

Climate Change

Outerwear makers adapt as warmer weather puts a crimp in business.

— Aug 27, 2007

Discounters Rise Above Tepid Retail Sector

While retailers are feeling consumers penny pinch, shares of discount chains are faring better than their full-priced and upscale counterparts.

— Aug 27, 2007

Keeping It Fresh

Competition and customer demand drive the casual lifestyle marketplace.

— Aug 27, 2007

Retail Index Sees 2% Boost on B-t-s, Summer Sales

Stocks closed higher on Friday after several key economic reports came in better than expected, boosting investor confidence in the economy's overall health.

— Aug 27, 2007

Memo Pad: Emap's big Break Up... Artful Cause... Mad About Mad Men...

It looks as if Emap, the British publishing giant, will be a much smaller beast - or not exist at all - by year's end.

— Aug 27, 2007

Nicole Miller to Go Fur-Free

Responding to NYC Animal Rights' plans to rally outside her Sept. 5 show, Nicole Miller took matters into her own hands Friday, spelling out her company's miniscule use of fur this year and plans to be fur-free starting in the spring.

— Aug 27, 2007

Kellwood Promotes Kimora Lee

Kimora Lee Simmons was promoted to creative director of the brand Friday just one day after her husband Russell exited the Kellwood Co.-owned company.

— Aug 27, 2007

Ann Taylor Earnings Sink 27% in Q2

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. reported a 27 percent drop in second-quarter earnings on Friday.

— Aug 27, 2007

MAGIC Marketplace

Las Vegas Convention Center & Las Vegas Hilton, Aug. 27-30, 2007

— Aug 27, 2007

Brooks Bros.' Hopes High for Black Fleece

Will the sales match the hype? That inevitable question is about to be answered.

— Aug 27, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Big Night... MySpace Fashion...

Ralph Lauren is a born and bred New Yorker, so where better to mark his 40th year in fashion than in Central Park?

— Aug 27, 2007

Party Town

Las Vegas lives up to its reputation as the world's entertainment capital.

— Aug 27, 2007

Go Canada

Canadian clothing companies take aim at customers seeking contemporary looks with misses' fits.

— Aug 27, 2007

In Brief: Madden Expansion...

A Steven by Steve Madden boutique is slated to open next month at 355 Bleecker Street in lower Manhattan.

— Aug 27, 2007

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