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WWD 2008/05/06

Tarnished Bellwether: Industry Feels Pain of California Slowdown

The Golden State has lost its economic luster, triggering serious consequences for retailers and vendors. California, the most populous state, the biggest U.S. market and a bellwether for the nation is being especially hard hit.

In Brief: Rock & Republic Hire... Joining Stein Mart...

Premium denim label Rock & Republic appointed Diane Reichenberger, former chief executive officer of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's company, Dualstar...

— May 6, 2008

CIT Pulls Mervyns Credit Approval

Mervyns' credit approval for $40 million in orders has been withdrawn by CIT Group Inc.

— May 6, 2008

Sears Sees More Tough Times Ahead

Sears Holdings Corp. is on the hunt for big talent and big ideas to stem the slide in its profits and sales â¿¿ but it doesn't expect things to get...

— May 6, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Kylie Lands in Paris... Long-Haul Fliers... What About Bob?..

Warming up for the kickoff concert for her KylieX2008 European tour, Kylie Minogue had her Parisian fans spinning around on Monday.

— May 6, 2008

Best & Co. Looks to Expand Scope, Maintain Tradition

With new collections planned, a wholesale rollout on the horizon and designer partnerships with Peter Som and Shoshanna, Best & Co. is heading into its next...

— May 6, 2008

Graphic Design

The classically appealing St. John resort collection, inspired by Slim Aarons' iconic society photographs...

— May 6, 2008

Tarnished Bellwether: Industry Feels Pain of California Slowdown

The Golden State has lost its economic luster, triggering serious consequences for retailers and vendors.

— May 6, 2008

CH Carolina Herrera Spanning the Globe

In the midst of a photo shoot at the CH Carolina Herrera store here, the designer looked at ease leaning against a table. But the same couldn't be said for a...

— May 6, 2008

Physicians Formula Net Rises As Sales Climb 19.6 Percent...

Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. continued to expand its retail reach in the first quarter, and gain traction with new product launches, including its...

— May 6, 2008

Race to Erase MS Event Raises $2.1M

This year's Race to Erase MS — the 15th anniversary gala held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza here — raised $2.1 million for multiple...

— May 6, 2008

Memo Pad: Words of Wisdom... Two New Faces For Two Icons... Heading South...

Ruth Reichl might recently have led many to believe she disliked her mother after her harsh words in accepting a Matrix Award from the New York Women in...

— May 6, 2008

Uncertain Future for U.S. Trade Policies

Textile and apparel sourcing executives are entering uncertain times when it comes to predicting the impact of U.S. trade policy, a situation that is likely...

— May 6, 2008

Mills Drive on Innovative Fabrics at Japan Creation

Japanese textile makers are facing tough times, as unfavorable exchange rates, competition from China and sluggish demand are biting into business.

— May 6, 2008

Sun Shuts Kellwood's Moderate Dress Division

Less than three months after Sun Capital Securities Group LLC took over Kellwood Co., the private equity firm is cutting the St. Louis-based manufacturer's...

— May 6, 2008

Sean Barron Shows Sexy, Sophisticated Side

The tattoos on each of Sean Barron's inner forearms read "Patience" and "Presence"- two words to set the tone of his newest venture, a young designer...

— May 6, 2008

Costa, EcoCouture Feted in Philadelphia

Francisco Costa, the creative director of Calvin Klein Collection for women, last week was awarded the 2008 Spirit of Design Award at the Philadelphia...

— May 6, 2008

SCAD's Green Chic Event

Savannah College of Art and Design chose an "eco-chic" theme for the first scholarship gala at the school's campus here.

— May 6, 2008

Mixed-Use Grows in Massachusetts

Westwood Station, outside Boston, is a 125-acre project that will take 10 years to complete.

— May 6, 2008

Big in Boston

Westwood Station is just one of the region's behemoths. Here are two others under construction.

— May 6, 2008

Target Sells Credit Card Stake

Target Corp. on Monday said it had agreed to sell an interest in its credit card receivables to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. for about $3.6 billion.

— May 6, 2008

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