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WWD 02/06/2008

Streamlining Macy's: Retailer Said Eyeing Consolidation Moves

With Macy's under increasing pressure from the weakening economy, slumping stock and its challenging merger with May Department Stores, speculation is mounting that the retailer is looking to downsize its seven regional operations to thre or four.

Facebook Users Pick Favorite Fashion Retailers

Facebook users can proclaim their affection for certain retailers â¿¿ including Barneys New York, H&M, Coach and Marc Jacobs â¿¿ on their profiles...

— Feb 6, 2008

Who's Training Future CEOs?

When was the last time a top retail or apparel executive was recruited to run a major company outside the industry?

— Feb 6, 2008

In Brief: Perry Ellis Gets Liz Brands... Aston Joins Roger Vivier...

Liz Claiborne has completed the sale of Laundry By Design and C&C California to Perry Ellis International for $37 million.

— Feb 6, 2008

Retail Shares Slide With Broader Market

Retail shares were trampled after an unexpected contraction in the service sector further signaled a recession.

— Feb 6, 2008

Charming Shoppes Closing Stores, Cutting Jobs

Charming Shoppes Inc. is the latest retailer to adopt restructuring plans, saying on Tuesday it will close 150 underperforming stores and cut about 200 jobs...

— Feb 6, 2008

Economy's Spin Is New Twist for the Rich

The gyrations of the U.S. economy are likely to send even some of the country's millionaires spinning away from robust luxury goods consumption.

— Feb 6, 2008

Survey: Luxe Shoppers Willing to Spend

Although luxury shoppers' favorite destination is Nordstrom, the high-end consumer also likes to hunt for bargains at off-price and discount retailers.

— Feb 6, 2008

Beauty Beat: Avon Profits Slip Despite Strong Revenue Growth

The first chapter of Avon Products Inc.'s ongoing turnaround plan delivered a dramatic ending, with the direct seller on Tuesday reporting a 17 percent...

— Feb 6, 2008

Ukraine Inches Closer To Entry Into the WTO

The World Trade Organization approved Ukraine's entry package on Tuesday, paving the way for the former Soviet-bloc nation to join the global trade body...

— Feb 6, 2008

Commerce Official Questions Congress' China Legislation

When it comes to managing the tense economic relationship with China, Christopher Padilla, under secretary for international trade at the Commerce...

— Feb 6, 2008

Early Birds

Look at you Tory, Milla, Georgina and L'Wren. So ahead of the game on your own collections that you have time to skip out of the studio and check out your...

— Feb 6, 2008

A Retail Concept for an Evolving Shanghai

For all the talk of Shanghai's growing middle class, fairly few retail or entertainment venues are dedicated to catering to their particular tastes and...

— Feb 6, 2008

Westfield, Ford Agency Award Models

Westfield Group put 50 aspiring models in the public arena as the Ford Supermodel of the World contest culminated last month.

— Feb 6, 2008

Crowded House

Cool chick Chloe Sevigny has loads of equally hip friends to call on when she decides to throw a party.

— Feb 6, 2008

VF Net Leaps 51.4 Percent

VF Corp. delivered a fourth-quarter earnings gain of 51.4 percent, which is against a tough macroeconomic backdrop that contributed to weakness in its...

— Feb 6, 2008

Lisa Perry Steps Out

Sixties-inspired dress designer Lisa Perry is shifting distribution, with Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman and Nordstrom in the mix.

— Feb 6, 2008

Beyond Morphine Generation, Hart Builds Higher-End Line

For Erik Hart, there's more to life than a rock show. There are art galleries to visit, the streets of Tokyo and London to explore and a multimillion dollar...

— Feb 6, 2008

Industry Strategies for an Unsettled Economy

Senior executives from an array of apparel manufacturers and retailers are hunkering down to weather the economic storm.

— Feb 6, 2008

Memo Pad: VF Supports The Writers By Not Partying...

The Hollywood writers' strike may be close to ending, but Vanity Fair has canceled its famed Academy Awards party.

— Feb 6, 2008

Beckham at Saks for dVb

Victoria Beckham couldn't turn her head easily (wrenched neck, nagging back pain) nor bend over (Louboutin stilettos).

— Feb 6, 2008

Deb Shops Names CEO

Deb Shops Inc., the nationwide junior chain, has named 30-year retail veteran Diane M. Paccione as chief executive officer.

— Feb 6, 2008

"It" Bag Returns at Fendi Relaunch

The bag that defined a generation of accessories is back at the relaunched Fendi flagship here.

— Feb 6, 2008

Streamlining Macy's: Retailer Said Eyeing Consolidation Moves

Macy's Inc. may be ready to pull the trigger on sweeping consolidations.

— Feb 6, 2008

Bold Colors Stand Out at Premiere Classe, Bijorhca

Buyers attending the Premiere Classe and Bijorhca accessories trade shows here predicted that the category will remain the bright spot amid a potential...

— Feb 6, 2008

Fluorescents Glow at Paris Fairs

Fluorescent fabrics and chic bohemian cuts will be de rigueur for fall, according to buyers attending the Pret a Porter and Who's Next apparel trade shows.

— Feb 6, 2008

Standing Out

Exhibitors look to spice up their offerings to entice buyers in a slowing economy.

— Feb 6, 2008

Gypsy Caravan

For fall, some Coterie designers are going bohemian, showing looks inspired by the world's most romantic wanderers.

— Feb 6, 2008

On a Mission

As retailers prepare for a trip to New York for the Fashion Coterie, they say they're in search of new resources, seasonless pieces, sexy tops and...

— Feb 6, 2008

Jim Seuss: Putting Cool in Cole Haan

Jim Seuss has had one objective since being named Cole Haan's chief executive officer two years ago â¿¿ redefining the company.

— Feb 6, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Just Doing What He's Told... Singin' In The Rain...

Proenza Schouler landed a front row full of its loyal socials:...

— Feb 6, 2008

Leiber Brand Banks on International Appeal

Leiber is taking its particular brand of sparkle international.

— Feb 6, 2008

Saks' CIO Departs

Saks' chief information officer Bill Franks retired at the end of last month.

— Feb 6, 2008

Bits & Bytes

40% of Web shoppers say they are pressed for time.

— Feb 6, 2008

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