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WWD 08/26/2009

The Christmas Spirit: Retailers Bring Down Expectations, Prices

As they trudge through the back-to-school season, retailers don’t see much of a break for holiday.

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Chico's Profits Double, Sales Up in Second Qtr.

Gross margin advances and same-store sales up at both divisions.

— Aug 26, 2009

Daily Stock Wrap: August 25, 2009

The day's top gainers and losers.

— Aug 26, 2009

Ike Behar Partners With Harbour International for Outerwear License

Ike Behar is rounding out its offering for the dressed-up man with its first license for outerwear, which will hit stores for fall 2010.

— Aug 26, 2009

LIM College Celebrates 70 Years

After being founded as Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, the private and independent college here has undergone a name change to LIM College.

— Aug 26, 2009

Sporting Goods Chains Struggle in Second Quarter

Weak apparel sales cut into bottom line at Foot Locker.

— Aug 26, 2009

Brooks Bros. Advertising Goes All American

Brooks Brothers is proud to be American and it's touting it this fall in its store windows and print advertising.

— Aug 26, 2009

Casual Male Profits Climb

Cost cuts and inventory control helped Casual Male Retail Group Inc. increase Q2 profits by more than 90 percent despite sales declines.

— Aug 26, 2009

Astral Brands Names Wong CEO

Astral Brands has named Jue Wong as chief executive officer in an attempt to lead the company out of a restructuring phase and return it to sales growth.

— Aug 26, 2009

Kesha Sebert: Hard Candy

Unlike today's custom-clad pop stars, Sebert, who goes by Ke$ha, isn't above wearing a Hefty bag - for the right occasion.

— Aug 26, 2009

Joy Gryson Launches Handbag Line With MCM

The handbag designer is expanding her résumé by designing a collection for MCM.

— Aug 26, 2009

Jos. A. Bank to Add Up to 40 Stores in 2010

The Hampstead, Md.-based men's wear retailer is bucking the trend with plans to increase store launches in fiscal year 2010.

— Aug 26, 2009

Miss Piggy, Ne-Yo Headline Macy's Glamorama Event

Billed as a surprise guest at Macy's Glamorama in Chicago, Miss Piggy emerged in grand style, wearing her own customized Marc Jacobs dress.

— Aug 26, 2009

YSL Closes Paris Men's Store

Yves Saint Laurent has shuttered its historic men's boutique at Place St. Sulpice and is scouting for a larger Left Bank location.

— Aug 26, 2009

Donna Karan Offers Neiman's Customers Fashion, Life Tips

Donna Karan took her message directly to more than 120 invited fans at Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center in Dallas on Tuesday.

— Aug 26, 2009

Retailers Anticipate Tough Holiday Season

The latest predictions call for holiday same-store sales to be flat to down in the low single digits compared with a year ago.

— Aug 26, 2009

Denmark Fashion Steps Up Green Drive

Sustainability continues to be a key focus here in the countdown to this city's fashion summit in December.

— Aug 26, 2009

Fast-Fashion Stores Outpace Competition

H&M, Fast, Inditex dominate Sage Group retailer study.

— Aug 26, 2009

Signature Dean Harris to Air on QVC

The New York-based fine jewelry designer has inked a deal to sell his wares on multichannel retailer QVC, under the name Signature Dean Harris.

— Aug 26, 2009

Q&A: Iconix's Neil Cole

WWD talks Bristol Palin and social media with Iconix Brand Group Inc. chairman, president and chief executive officer Neil Cole.

— Aug 26, 2009

Fashion Scoops: Mary J. Blige's Time... Tila March in Tokyo...

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has designed a limited edition watch to benefit Mary J Blige's Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now.

— Aug 26, 2009

Memo Pad: Charlize is Vogue's Cover Girl... Levi's New Man...

Vogue aims to leverage its September cover star to drum up excitement for Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 10.

— Aug 26, 2009

Retail Stocks Rally

Gains in consumer confidence, corporate earnings push store equities higher.

— Aug 25, 2009

Consumer Confidence Bounces Back

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index bounced back in August, bucking two consecutive months of declines.

— Aug 25, 2009

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