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WWD 11/30/2009

Black Friday’s Verdict: Stores in Sigh of Relief But Caution Still Reigns

Still stressed, but not panicked. That’s the retail state of mind following the Black Friday weekend.

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Mitchells Take Control of Wilkes Bashford

A bankruptcy court in San Francisco has approved the purchase of Wilkes Bashford by the Mitchell family of Connecticut for $4.6 million in cash.

— Nov 30, 2009

Versace Pre-Fall 2010

Ultrasexy shapes in a jelly bean palette are the basis of Donatella Versace's pre-fall lineup for Versace.

— Nov 30, 2009

Cosfibel Group to Raise Capital

Packaging concern Cosfibel Group will increase its capital by 5.7 million euros, or $8.6 million at current exchange, by Dec. 31.

— Nov 30, 2009

PBA, NCA to Merge

The boards for the Professional Beauty Association and the National Cosmetology Association have agreed to a merger.

— Nov 30, 2009

Marc Ecko Inks India Deal

Marc Ecko Enterprises has completed a deal with Spencer's Retail Ltd. to bring the Ecko Unltd., Ecko Red and Marc Ecko Cut & Sew brands to the Indian Market.

— Nov 30, 2009

Kate Baldwin on Broadway, Meltdowns and Sweet Success

Kate Baldwin, star of "Finian's Rainbow," talks to WWD about the value of hard work.

— Nov 30, 2009

Brian Reyes for Brits... Topshop's Andrew Glenn Moves On... La Vie in Milan...

Designer Brian Reyes hit London last week to talk up his spring collection.

— Nov 30, 2009

Compression Socks Tighten Their Grip on Athletes

Compression socks have become big business for activewear companies.

— Nov 30, 2009

Dunay Jewels Get Auction Approval

Inventory for the venerable jeweler Henry Dunay will be auctioned on Dec. 16.

— Nov 30, 2009

What to Watch: Jewelry Designers Bring Novel Forms and Materials

The jewelry market remains viable in a still challenging economy, with costume jewelry sales up 7 percent in the first half of 2009.

— Nov 30, 2009

PPR Reconfigures Part of Operations

PPR SA is reconfiguring its operations as it prepares to divest its retail businesses.

— Nov 30, 2009

Intimate Firms Wait for Turnaround

After one of the toughest years in decades, sales of intimate apparel began to slowly pick up in September.

— Nov 30, 2009

Sonia Rykiel Previews H&M Lingerie Line

Sonia Rykiel has given WWD a preview of the first looks from its lingerie collaboration with H&M, which bows Saturday worldwide.

— Nov 30, 2009

Dubai Crisis Impacts Global Stocks Friday

Anxiety about Dubai's debt crisis drove stocks down sharply in the U.S. and Asia on Friday, while markets in Europe held steady.

— Nov 30, 2009

EU Study Warns of China's Manufacturing Overcapacity

Excess of supply threatens domestic and international economies says European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

— Nov 30, 2009

Memo Pad: Mr. Stanley's Way... Vintage Point...

A book about Stanley Marcus, whose imaginative skills made Neiman Marcus a retail icon, will be published this month.

— Nov 30, 2009

Findings: Movado's Jewels... Devi Kroell Takes Vegas...

Fine watch firm Movado is once again pushing fine jewelry.

— Nov 30, 2009

Demand for Luxury Watches Percolating

There are signs that demand for luxury timepieces is picking up, even as the impact of the global recession drags on.

— Nov 30, 2009

Europeans Downplay Impact of Dubai Crisis

Debt crisis seen as a bump in the road to global economic recovery.

— Nov 30, 2009

Zac Posen to Design for Target

Zac Posen will be the next limited edition designer of Target's Go International series.

— Nov 30, 2009

Black Friday's Verdict: Stores See Decent Sales, but Caution Reigns

After Black Friday, execs at Macy's, Saks, Nordstrom, Uniqlo and other department stores weigh in on results and shopping trends.

— Nov 30, 2009

Swanning About at the NYCB Event

New balletomanes Erin Fetherston, Elise Overland, Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman attended the New York City Ballet's annual Opening Night Benefit.

— Nov 25, 2009

Carla Wears Stella for Duet with Harry Connick Jr.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy wore a Stella McCartney for GapKids jacket when she performed with Harry Connick Jr.

— Nov 25, 2009

Obamas Welcome Indian Prime Minister in Style

First Lady Michelle Obama opted for a gown designed by Mumbai-born designer Naeem Khan for her first official state dinner Tuesday night at the White House.

— Nov 25, 2009

Tiffany Raises Outlook

Tiffany's profits fell 1 percent as U.S. comp declines moderated.

— Nov 25, 2009

Zara Opens 50th Store in Japan

Zara's new flagship, located in the Shibuya district, is one of its most prominent retail locations in Tokyo.

— Nov 25, 2009

Japan to Promote Fashion Labels Abroad

The new project gives Japanese brands a chance to display their goods in Paris and Shanghai.

— Nov 25, 2009

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