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WWD 06/04/2008

Fortifying the Flagships: Growth Engines Getting Big Bucks in Tough Times

In a year of cutting back on store openings, inventories, and staff, there's one place where some retailers aren't scrimping: the flagship.

California Lines Aim for Affordable Comfort

On the theory that everyone needs comfortable clothes, even in tough economic times, retail buyers are turning to casual, well-priced basics.

— Jun 4, 2008

NRF: Organized Crime Takes Higher Toll on Stores

Retailers were victims of organized crime at record rates last year, and evidence suggests that the increasing appeal of the Internet as the preferred place...

— Jun 4, 2008

Pretty In Prints

Donatella Versace really tapped into the cruise concept this season. She worked in a vivid color palette of bright orange, hot pink and cool blue, as in...

— Jun 4, 2008

Fortifying the Flagships: Growth Engines Getting Big Bucks in Tough Times

In a year of cutting back on store openings, inventories and staff, there's one place where some retailers aren't scrimping: the flagship.

— Jun 4, 2008

Funny Business

Talk about a tough crowd.

— Jun 4, 2008

Oh, Shoot

Tom Ford doesn't fancy taking direction from anyone under any circumstance, great or small.

— Jun 4, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Jumping Into Jeans... Double Salute... Gucci And The Movies...

Rachel Bilson was in New York on Tuesday to promote the release of "Jumper" on DVD and Blu-Ray with co-stars Hayden Christensen and Jamie Bell.

— Jun 4, 2008

Feminine Charms

Michael Kors takes his girl to a beach party for resort, and a very luxe one at that.

— Jun 4, 2008

Garden of Delights

Extravaganza?

— Jun 4, 2008

Life's a Picnic

That's exactly what Stella McCartney proved with her resort collection. Presented at Jefferson Market Garden in New York City ¿ a cozy urban park...

— Jun 4, 2008

Memo Pad: Gone, Not Forgotten... Strip Tease... Out of Frame...

The French media is preparing for a week that will be all about Yves.

— Jun 4, 2008

Prominent Figures Expected at Saint Laurent Funeral

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Sarkozy are expected to be among the 900 people attending funeral services for Yves Saint Laurent on...

— Jun 4, 2008

Sixty Group Buys Roberta di Camerino

Sixty Group has acquired high-end accessories brand Roberta di Camerino, giving the denim manufacturer an entry point to the luxury goods arena as it...

— Jun 4, 2008

Dooney & Bourke Wins Ruling In Bag Battle With Louis Vuitton

A Manhattan federal judge has ruled in favor of Dooney & Bourke in a four-year trademark battle with Louis Vuitton.

— Jun 4, 2008

Global Reach Propels Guess

Guess Inc.'s first-quarter income grew 34.5 percent partly because of several global factors, including European and Asian tourists who shopped in the U.S....

— Jun 4, 2008

Hermes Not Interested in Sale

There is no "For Sale" sign hanging on Hermès International.

— Jun 4, 2008

Arnault Diversifies With Yacht Firm, Recycler Buys

Luxury kingpin Bernard Arnault is still in a mood to spend ¿ but not for fashion.

— Jun 4, 2008

In Brief: S&P Downgrades Liz...

Standard & Poor's revised its credit rating on Liz Claiborne Inc. to "BB" from "BBB," pushing the firm's debt rating down into speculative or "junk bond"...

— Jun 4, 2008

Procter & Gamble Prestige Products Adds Lavigne...

Procter & Gamble Prestige Products has added another celebrity star to its universe of scents with the inking of a fragrance licensing deal with singer...

— Jun 4, 2008

ASR's Holiday Show Looks to Cost, Novelty

As the economy stumbles, budget-conscious items and screen-printed T-shirts topped retail buyers' lists at the holiday edition of the ASR trade show.

— Jun 4, 2008

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