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WWD 10/31/2007

Sticking With the Plan: Jones CEO Sees Growth In Firm's Existing Model

Wesley R. Card is hanging tough at Jones Apparel Group Inc. — and it's not for sale.

Fashion Scoops: Jayson Exits... On the Marc... Keep on Runnin'...

After nearly seven months, Charles Jayson is out as chief executive officer of Andrew Marc. A company spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday that he has left the...

— Oct 31, 2007

Claiborne Earnings Slide 65% in 3rd Quarter

Liz Claiborne Inc. earnings tumbled 65 percent in the third quarter as retailers canceled orders, reduced replenishment lines and bought cautiously from the...

— Oct 31, 2007

Sticking With the Plan: Jones CEO Sees Growth In Firm's Existing Model

Wesley R. Card is hanging tough at Jones Apparel Group Inc. - and it's not for sale.

— Oct 31, 2007

Causes and Effect

Inundated by marketing for causes, can people still be moved by corporate do-gooders?

— Oct 31, 2007

Belt-Tightening Marks Los Angeles Market

The adage that shorter hemlines foreshadow a robust economy might need tweaking.

— Oct 31, 2007

Ecology-Minded Labels Promote Sustainable Message

Green is the new black.

— Oct 31, 2007

Strong Euro Impacts Italian Fairs

You can't always get what you want.

— Oct 31, 2007

Buyers on Budgets Drawn to ‘Safe' Styles at Paris Shows

Japanese retailers were out in force at the boutique apparel shows that ran here this month alongside Paris Fashion Week. But buyers from many regions cited tighter budgets, compelling them to play it safe with jersey tops, clean lines and muted colors.

— Oct 31, 2007

Hi-Ho, Chelsea! The Sloane Ranger Returns

They're no longer taking their fashion cues from Queen Elizabeth II, underachieving at work, or socializing with fellow boarding school mates with names like Harry and Caroline.

— Oct 31, 2007

Memo Pad: Filling a Gap... Fear Itself... New Head...

Portfolio.com has tapped Larry Kramer, founder of MarketWatch, as a Web consultant for the next few months.

— Oct 31, 2007

Under Armour Earnings Jump 25 Percent

Under Armour Inc.'s third-quarter earnings climbed 25 percent, driven by strong sales growth across categories, including a 49 percent jump in women's.

— Oct 31, 2007

Pelosi Calls for Ouster of CPSC Head

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Bush Tuesday to seek the resignation of Nancy Nord, acting chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

— Oct 31, 2007

Nike-Umbro Deal Could Be Blocked

U.K. Activewear Retailer Sprots Direct International plc could block Nike Inc.'s $582 million all-cash bid for Umbro plc.

— Oct 31, 2007

Avon 3Q Net Vaults 61 Percent

Avon is moving full-steam ahead on its turnaround track.

— Oct 31, 2007

P&G Sees Broad Sales Growth in Qtr.

The Proctor & Gamble Co. fired on all cylinders during the first quarter, with each business segment posting midsingle-digit or higher top-line growth with group profits soaring 14 percent.

— Oct 31, 2007

Andrea Robinson Leaves Lauder's Tom Ford Beauty

After 20 months at the helm of the Tom Ford Beauty and Prescriptives brands, Andrea Robinson has left the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., the company said Tuesday.

— Oct 31, 2007

Economic Woes Hit Consumers

Macroeconomic woes such as a slumping housing market and high gasoline prices, along with higher home energy costs looming on the horizon, are taking a toll on consumers.

— Oct 31, 2007

Baugur Disclosure Lifts Saks Shares

Saks Inc. gained 8.3 percent to close at $21.44 in trading Tuesday as the stock was buoyed by a Baugur Group regulatory filing late Monday indicating that it might pursue a joint bid with Landmark Group for the luxury retailer.

— Oct 31, 2007

In Brief: Metro Net Up 14.8%... Textiles and Dumping... The BFC gets a Boost...

The Metro Group raised its sales-growth forecast to over 9 percent based on the retail giant's strong performance in the first nine months of the year.

— Oct 31, 2007

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