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WWD 2008/01/11

Bad and Getting Worse: Retailer Worries Spiral As Comp Sales Stumble

Holiday comparable-store sales weren't quite as bad as expected, but unfortunately they confirmed one thing: Retailers are going to face a really bumpy road this year.

Snippets: China Beauty... L'Oreal Media... Whitening Up...

Skin care is driving the prestige beauty market in China, which rang up nearly 5 million yuan...

— Jan 11, 2008

Kim Vo Hair Care to Launch at Barneys

Colorist Kim Vo reached back to his roots - his Vietnamese roots, not his blonde ones - to develop his new namesake hair care line.

— Jan 11, 2008

Jil Sander Names Retail Director

To continue to develop the brand's international retail network, Jil Sander has appointed Lorenza Cavalli as worldwide retail director.

— Jan 11, 2008

Jackets, Separates Key At Nouveau Collection

Sweetness permeated spring-summer at the Nouveau Collection show in the form of sherbet-hued dresses, jackets and separates.

— Jan 11, 2008

Another Volatile Day for Retail Shares

After a volatile day of trading triggered by lackluster same-store sales results and talks of lowered interest rates, retail shares...

— Jan 11, 2008

Memo Pad: Outside the Box... Is She Gone?... Martha Keeps Redecorating...

Few campaigns have been as anticipated this season as Marc Jacobs' starring Victoria Beckham.

— Jan 11, 2008

Dallas' FIG Eyeing Expansion

Fashion Industry Gallery, the wholesale fashion mart here that focuses on contemporary, denim and accessories, is eyeing new space...

— Jan 11, 2008

December Same-Store Sales

— Jan 11, 2008

Cole, Bakers Honored at AMY Awards

"Proceeds from tonight's event will go to Macy's markdown collection," joked Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and ceo of Macy's...

— Jan 11, 2008

In Brief: New Advanstar Executive... Art of Glass...

Advanstar Communications Inc. named Chris DeMoulin, a former executive in Walt Disney Co., as executive vice president...

— Jan 11, 2008

Sun Capital Critical of Kellwood Bond Move

Private equity firm Sun Capital Securities Group urged the board of Kellwood Co. on Thursday...

— Jan 11, 2008

A&F's New Concept Inspired by Sydney

Abercrombie & Fitch is attempting to cash in on a booming lingerie market with its fifth concept, Gilly Hicks.

— Jan 11, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Hot Topic... Wild Boys... Moneybags...

Madonna is no stranger to controversy, but the latest claims go right to the heart of her humanitarian efforts...

— Jan 11, 2008

Management Moves at Montres Corum

Montres Corum Sarl, the luxury Swiss timepiece company, on Wednesday unveiled a reorganization...

— Jan 11, 2008

Macerich Enters Chicago With Latest Deal

Macerich, the Santa Monica, Calif.-based developer, and the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. have acquired The Shops...

— Jan 11, 2008

Armani Set to Launch Skin Care Line for Men

Giorgio Armani is out to give men the white-glove treatment.

— Jan 11, 2008

A Gold Rush for Comme des Garcons

Comme des Garcons thinks it has struck gold - liquid gold, that is.

— Jan 11, 2008

RESTORE's Organic Mission

For the last 13 years, husband-and-wife team Anthony and Celeste Lilore have owned a business called NoChairs...

— Jan 11, 2008

Sonya Dakar's Body of Work

Sonya Dakar hopes to put a new face on body products by using facial-grade ingredients...

— Jan 11, 2008

Loeffler Randall Adds Swimwear

Loeffler Randall is dipping its toes into swimwear.

— Jan 11, 2008

Melange Looks to Give Scent More Juice

Just call Denise Estrada the mix master.

— Jan 11, 2008

Slowing U.S. Economy Weighs On World Bank 2008 Forecast

Global economic growth is forecast to slow this year to 3.3 percent, down from last year's 3.6 percent...

— Jan 11, 2008

Shearer Said Heading to Clarins

It looks likely Philip Shearer is heading to Groupe Clarins.

— Jan 11, 2008

Surf's Up for Oxbow Masterbrand

Oxbow is testing the water in the fragrance category.

— Jan 11, 2008

Untamed Heart

Ralph Lauren is letting loose with his latest teen scent under the Ralph franchise: Ralph Wild.

— Jan 11, 2008

Mass Retailers Report Ho-Hum Holiday

Mass market beauty retailers caught a glimmer of green during the holiday season..

— Jan 11, 2008

St. Ives Aims to Take Face Scrub Business to Next Level

St. Ives is offering consumers more customizable skin care solutions with the launch of St. Ives Elements, a new range of face care products.

— Jan 11, 2008

Wal-Mart Makes Space for Italian Nail Brand

Deborah, the 107-year-old Italian beauty firm, is ready to take on the American market.

— Jan 11, 2008

OPI Revives Nicole for Entry Into Retail Channel

An almost forgotten brand is making its way into mass stores, more than a decade after it was conceived for salons.

— Jan 11, 2008

Yon-Ka Targeting Male Spa-goers

Yon-Ka, the professional skin care line originally launched in France, is going after guys.

— Jan 11, 2008

Light Fabrics, Bright Colors Head D&A

Contemporary vendors at the Designers & Agents show, which ended its three-day run at the Starrett Lehigh Building...

— Jan 11, 2008

Bad and Getting Worse: Retailer Worries Spiral As Comp Sales Stumble

Holiday comparable-store sales weren't quite as bad as expected, but unfortunately they confirmed one thing: Retailers are going to face a really bumpy road.

— Jan 11, 2008

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Bad and Getting Worse: Retailer Worries Spiral As Comp Sales Stumble

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