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WWD 04/21/2008

Sourcing Peril Looms From Strife Over Food, Energy Prices

Labor unrest over soaring food and energy prices could soon trigger a spike in global apparel sourcing costs, forcing companies to raise wages to stave off starvation and rioting.

Memo Pad: Fearless Leader... Paging Turd Blossom... Sins Of The Father...

Arianna Huffington multitasked while being honored by Laboratory Institute of Merchandising at a lunch Friday afternoon at Ports 1961 showroom.

— Apr 21, 2008

Talbots Affirms 2008 Outlook

Seeking to reassure investors, Talbots Inc. said it is on track to meet its goals this year and has sufficient funding.

— Apr 21, 2008

Sourcing Peril Looms From Strife Over Food, Energy Prices

Labor unrest over soaring food and energy prices could soon trigger a spike in global apparel sourcing costs, forcing companies to raise wages to stave off...

— Apr 21, 2008

Graphic Vision

Black-and-white accessories get a geometric update for fall, with a touch of rock 'n' roll and an Eighties vibe.

— Apr 21, 2008

In Brief: Dillard's Reevaluates... Seven Sets Shops

Dillard's Inc. hired investment banking firm Stephens Inc. to help it assess options for its 50 percent stake in CDI Contractors LLC.,

— Apr 21, 2008

Europe, China Fueling Christian Dior Sales

Christian Dior Couture said late Friday that sales in the first quarter grew 5 percent at constant exchange rates.

— Apr 21, 2008

Dominic De Vetta Joining Jo Malone

Jo Malone has tapped Dominic De Vetta to be its global general manager, a newly created position, based here. De Vetta is to officially take the post in August.

— Apr 21, 2008

Bulgari Hiking Prices, Buying Back Shares

Bulgari SpA said it will raise prices across all product categories "by some percentage points" to protect margins because of soaring material costs...

— Apr 21, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Rustic Fashion... Diego On The Move... Carolina Unplugged...

The Proenza Schouler boys gathered their nearest and dearest Thursday night to the Ilori store in SoHo in celebration of their new eyewear line with...

— Apr 21, 2008

Anti-French Sentiment a Concern for Carrefour in China

Sporadic anti-French protests, quickly quelled by police, erupted at Carrefour stores across China over the weekend, even as the Chinese government took...

— Apr 21, 2008

Lazuli Mixes Materials to Battle Cost

The price of gold has climbed almost 10 percent since January, silver is up about 30 percent in the last year and the sagging economy is making buyers...

— Apr 21, 2008

Cartier Bolsters Retail Network

Cartier's new vice president of retail, Anthony Ledru, is focusing on service and the rollout of the new Bruno Moinard-designed store concept.

— Apr 21, 2008

Jill Scott's Butterfly Bra

J. Heather Inc., the Licensing and Marketing Firm for Jill Scott, the two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, has entered into a joint venture with...

— Apr 21, 2008

Borg Volleys His Brand Into U.S.

Tennis champion BjÃ¶rn Borg is hoping to serve an ace to the U.S. market with a namesake collection of underwear for men and women launching in August.

— Apr 21, 2008

Tax Rebate Priorities: Practical Matters

Consumers may not be in a hurry to spend their tax rebate checks at the mall.

— Apr 21, 2008

Sears' $1B Credit Pact to End

Sears Holding Corp. said Friday Bank of America would not renew its $1 billion secured credit facility, but maintained there would be no impact on...

— Apr 21, 2008

The Right Mix Keeps Buckle on Top in Tough Market

Like a pair of well-worn jeans, The Buckle Inc. has been a mainstay in a souring economic environment.

— Apr 21, 2008

Jobs Season Puts Focus on Fashion Schools

It's that time of year: Fashion and apparel school graduates are looking for full-time jobs in a particularly challenging economy.

— Apr 21, 2008

J. Crew's Drexler Gets '07 Compensation Bump

J. Crew Group chairman and chief executive officer Millard "Mickey" Drexler received $2.8 million in total compensation last year, a 22 percent increase...

— Apr 21, 2008

Shades Bask in Limelight

The eyewear industry is coming off of a year filled with a plethora of new licensing deals, strong retail growth and enough celebrity coverage to establish...

— Apr 21, 2008

Chopard Unveils Latest Red Carpet Collection

For Chopard, it's never too early to start building fashion buzz around next month's Cannes film festival.

— Apr 21, 2008

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