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WWD 07/27/2009

Retail Rollback: Wave of Store Closures Seen in the Cards

Call it the Great Retail Rationalization of the Great Recession.

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Retail Rollback: Wave of Store Closures Expected

Experts urge careful examination of real estate, while Jones New York and AnnTaylor Stores plan to shut almost 400 units.

— Jul 27, 2009

Fortunoff Family Buys Back Brand

Family of Fortunoffs eyes relaunch of home furnishings and jewelry chains.

— Jul 27, 2009

Ted Baker Seeks Fresh Start in U.S.

Ted Baker is shoring up its U.S. business after master license with Hartmarx dissolved.

— Jul 27, 2009

Women's Profile: Via Spiga

Creative director Paola Venturi is taking the brand back to its Italian roots.

— Jul 27, 2009

Memo Pad: Lucky Blogger... Gilt Travels...

Racked's Leslie Price has traded her flats for stilettos, jumping to Lucky as online editor.

— Jul 27, 2009

The Webster Opens in Miami

Parisians open an upscale boutique in Miami aimed at the fashion set.

— Jul 27, 2009

Online Jeweler Issues Apology

Overstockjeweler.com pays unspecified compensation to settle complaint by Cartier, David Yurman and others.

— Jul 27, 2009

Queen of Chick Lit: Jennifer Weiner

Bestselling writer Jennifer Weiner releases her latest novel "Best Friends Forever."

— Jul 27, 2009

A Different Side of Jennifer Westfeldt

The actress Jennifer Westfeldt tackles a manic depressive character in the new play "A Lifetime Burning."

— Jul 27, 2009

Jockey Fetes Moments in Time

Innerwear specialist celebrates 75th anniversary of Jockey shorts with horse racing and history of underwear tour.

— Jul 27, 2009

Harry Winston Loves New York

Harry Winston designs jewelry inspired by New York like the Guggenheim pendant, a swirl of pavé diamonds echoing Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece.

— Jul 27, 2009

Lauren Bush Teams With B&N for Charity Bag

Lauren Bush helps launch the Feed/Read 3 bag, and in doing so aims to provide 30,000 meals to children in impoverished countries.

— Jul 27, 2009

Valextra Opens in Rome

Valextra's second Italian retail outpost was unveiled earlier this month in Rome.

— Jul 27, 2009

Manhattan Socials Move Into Grey Gardens

Boykin Curry and Celerie Kemble have rented the iconic estate Grey Gardens, former home of Edie Beale, for the next five years.

— Jul 27, 2009

Luncheon Honors Lauder's Hudis

Jane Hertzmark Hudis, global brand president of the Estee Lauder brand, was welcomed to her post with a celebratory lunch at Manhattan's Le Bilboquet.

— Jul 27, 2009

Model Maker: Amber Valletta to Launch Clothing Line

Amber Valletta never thought "fashion designer" would be part of her resume.

— Jul 27, 2009

In Brief: Retail Advisory Firm Karabus Adds Three

Unger, Efros and Krakovsky join Canadian retail advisory firm Karabus.

— Jul 27, 2009

Speedo Dives In... Simon Doonan Back for Night of the Stars...

Speedo is taking issue with FINA's decision to ban its LZR Racer suit.

— Jul 27, 2009

Consumer Demand Strong for Exotic Skin Handbags

Despite the current economic hardships, exotic skin handbag vendors say demand is still strong for bags made with alligator, crocodile and other rare skins.

— Jul 27, 2009

Stocks Up Again Last Week

S&P Retail Index rode ahead 4.7 percent with year-to-date advance of 25.8 percent.

— Jul 27, 2009

Retailers Bank on Functional, Well-Priced Handbags

Department stores keep a close eye on pricing and banking on handbag styles that offer multiple options.

— Jul 27, 2009

Marcolin, Swarovski Sign Eyewear License

Swarovski sunglasses to debut in 2011.

— Jul 27, 2009

Game On: Handbag Firms Ramp Up Moves

From store openings and new lines to creating their own social networking sites, handbag firms are on the move.

— Jul 27, 2009

Handbag Awards Shows Give Designers a Boost

Special events give recognition and financial support to handbag designers.

— Jul 27, 2009

Isaac Mizrahi Partners With QVC

Designer Isaac Mizrahi to create lifestyle collection that "will encapsulate Isaac's design aesthetic."

— Jul 24, 2009

CIT Tweaks Bond Buyback Offer

Lender said it did not intend to file for bankruptcy protection if the debt buyback is successful.

— Jul 24, 2009

De Beers 1H Net Falls 99 Percent

Diamond mining company said to be experiencing "historically difficult trading conditions."

— Jul 24, 2009

Kao Q1 Net Profit Slides 31%

The global economic downturn is slowing but consumer sentiment is not yet recovering, the company said.

— Jul 24, 2009

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