WWD articles from August 2004

WWD archives from August 2004

PENSEZ PINK.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... LYON, France -- The season's lingerie is long on girlish charm, with ruffles, ribbons and, of course, plenty of pink. Here, a lace- and ribbon-trimmed silk, polyester and Lycra spandex bra and skirt from Vannina Vesperini, who will exhibit at...

WAL-MART GETS POLITICAL: RETAILER SEEKS MORE CLOUT AS CAMPAIGN FUNDS HIT $2M.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Joanna Ramey WASHINGTON -- Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, has increased its political contributions to $2.1 million so far this presidential election cycle from $667,805 for the entire 2000 race, Federal Election...

CKI IN ACCESSORIES DEAL.(Calvin Klein Inc.)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh NEW YORK -- Calvin Klein Inc. is joining the growing number of sportswear players jumping into the better-priced accessories pool. CKI, a subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., has signed a license deal with...

WTO NEGOTIATORS IN TARIFF ACCORD.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON -- Trade negotiators from 147 countries forged an agreement on a framework Sunday to move the stalled global trade talks forward, keeping alive the goal of further slashing trade barriers around the globe....

COMING THIS WEEK.(clothing industry calendar)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 2, 2004... Monday: New York apparel, innerwear and accessories market week. Tuesday: Accessories Circuit, Intermezzo Collections, Direction and Printsource trade shows, New York (through Thursday). Coach Inc. reports fourth-quarter and full-year...

IN BRIEF: DONE DEAL.(May Department Stores Co. acquires Marshall Field's from Target)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... May Department Stores Co. has completed its acquisition of Marshall Field's from Target Corp. The $3.24 billion deal was financed with $2.2 billion of long-term debt and $1 billion in short-term debt and cash, the company said in a statement....

CORRECTIONS.(Correction Notice)
August 2, 2004... The sunglasses on page 1 Thursday were by Stella McCartney from DisRespectacles. The credit was omitted. Michael Clinton, executive vice president of Hearst Magazines, is from Pittsburgh, which is also where Teresa Heinz Kerry has a home....

WHO'S GOT `IT'?(up and coming celebrities)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Marcy Medina This crop of young actresses may not be famous yet, but come fall, they will be gracing a red carpet or a movie theater near you. Though their backgrounds and career paths are diverse, they all share one thing: a shot...

TOUTE SWEET.(Illustration)
August 2, 2004... LYON, France -- Designers are dipping into lingerie's sweetest side, pulling out pretty prints, florals and lots of lace. Huit's polyamide lace and tulle bra and briefs. Guia's sequined silk top and bottoms. Eminence's...

THE MONEY GAME.(campaign conrtibutions from the fashion industry)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Joanna Ramey WASHINGTON -- Fashion, retailing and cosmetics executives are opening their wallets to contribute to the campaigns of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry. Sears chairman Alan Lacy, Burberry chief executive Rose...

THE BUZZ AROUND BOSTON.(Democratic national convention)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Katherine Bowers, Susan Watters NEXT FOR KERRY: Even before Sen. John Kerry had finished his acceptance speech, convention attendees escaping the heat of a capacity crowd at the Fleet Center had this advice for the candidate: Focus...

GUCCI'S GIANNINI BLOSSOMS.(Frida Giannini)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Luisa Zargani MILAN -- In her first solo effort as creative director of accessories at Gucci in the post-Tom Ford era, Frida Giannini has taken inspiration from the house's history and added a contemporary twist. Judging by...

JEWELERS SEE SPARKLING FUTURE.(Industry Overview)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Emily Holt NEW YORK -- Jewelers have the glimmer of fourth-quarter optimism in their eyes. Fine jewelry vendors at the JA New York show, which wrapped up its four-day run at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center here on...

FINE JEWELRY SHINES ON THE WEB.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Emily Holt NEW YORK -- With baubles just a click away, fine jewelry's online potential was the topic of discussion at the "Facing the Internet -- Meet Players/Hone Your Game" panel at the Couture Club at JA. Online luxury...

AWARDS, A BIRTHDAY AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... NEW YORK -- Beyond healthy business prospects, the jewelry crowd had much reason to celebrate here last week. From 400 people toasting Roberto Coin at a surprise party at the Rainbow Room for his 60th birthday to the Women's Jewelry...

SOFT BELTS MEAN HARD BUSINESS.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Holly Haber DALLAS -- The soft fabric and scarf belts that boosted the belt business this spring show no signs of dying for fall or next spring. "It's a retailer's dream," said John Mendes, who has sold more than 2,000 soft...

FINDINGS: NUMBER 10... NEW DESIGNER AT KWIAT... FRENCH SUN.
August 2, 2004... NUMBER 10: Two accessories businesses are celebrating a milestone during this week's accessories market. The Sak, which is turning 10 this week, was founded by chief executive officer Mark Talucci and president Todd Elliot. The label...

FIAT GEARS UP WITH BAGS.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Alessandra Ilari MILAN -- When two high-profile types join forces, the outcome is always interesting. So, when Lapo Elkann, marketing manager for the Fiat brand and the stylish nephew of the late Gianni Agnelli, met Giulia...

HARVEY NICHOLS: NEXT LUXURY BRAND?
August 2, 2004... Byline: Samantha Conti LONDON -- For Joseph Wan, Harvey Nichols isn't just a specialty store; it's a luxury goods brand waiting to happen. Wan, the group chief executive of the U.K. fashion and luxury retailer, wants to see Harvey...

MOO ROO MAKES ITS MOVE ON MANHATTAN.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh NEW YORK -- When Mary Norton cooked up the plan for Moo Roo's Manhattan showroom, she knew she wanted the place to ooze with a Southern aura. After all, Norton is from Charleston, S.C., and she often likes to...

A THREESOME JOINS GOTHAM GAGGLE.(Elaine Gold Enterprises, Y&S Handbag Group, Marcolin)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh, With contributions from Amanda Kaiser, Milan, Emily Holt, Genevieve Leon NEW YORK -- There's no better time to unveil a new accessories showroom than during market week, when scores of buyers descend upon...

ONE STEP AHEAD.(hosiery)(Illustration)
August 2, 2004... NEW YORK -- Be it lush stripes, a preppy argyle or racy fishnets, pretty pastel shades cast a bright light on spring. K. Bell's cotton and Lycra argyle knee socks. M-A-G by Magashoni sweater; Danskin briefs. Above: Nine West's cotton...

LEGWEAR FIRMS OFFER SPRING SOLUTIONS.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh, Emily Holt NEW YORK -- It's a legwear challenge manufacturers know all too well: Every spring, as temperatures rise, out come the sandals, open-toed shoes and flip-flops to adorn women nationwide -- and legwear...

PUCCI AND WOLFORD TEAM UP.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh NEW YORK -- Emilio Pucci's vivid prints can transform a blank canvas into a magical, psychedelic place one can spend hours mulling. Now, the iconic label is ready to jazz up the hosiery sector, too. Pucci...

A CLEAN APPROACH FOR VAN ZEELAND.(Kathy Van Zeeland)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Kristen Carr NEW YORK -- Kathy Van Zeeland's handbag business is barely out of the gate, but she's got confidence to burn. Van Zeeland has nearly 20 years of experience in the handbag business, much of that spent at Nine West...

SAKS TO CONSOLIDATE COSMETICS OPERATIONS.(Christopher Brosius leaving Demeter)
August 2, 2004... Byline: David Moin, Bryn Kenny BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Saks Inc. said it will centralize the cosmetics buying for its 240-unit department store group, to save money through job cuts and to develop stronger relationships with vendors and more...

EUROPE WATCH: KIND OF BLUE... CHECK MATE... GIRL TALK.(House of Jazz)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Ellen Burney, Jennifer Barton, Chantal Goupil, Amanda Kaiser KIND OF BLUE: House of Jazz, the London-based fashion label known for its signature bold prints and celebrity clients including Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss and Drew...

FASHION SCOOPS: DARE TO WEAR... HORN OF PLENTY... PROFESSOR RUCCI.
August 2, 2004... DARE TO WEAR: Has photographing all that flesh for Abercrombie & Fitch given Bruce Weber a new appreciation for, ahem, clothing? Sources in Europe said Weber has designed a men's collection, including swim trunks and cowboy shirts, and labeled...

MORE, PLEASE.(Lyon Mode City show)
August 2, 2004... LYON, France -- The more the merrier? You bet. At the upcoming Lyon Mode City show, designers will be getting into the details -- piles of beads and prints -- of swimwear. Jenna de Rosnay's polyamide and elastin bikini. Jets'...

LYON, MODE CITY CELEBRATES ITS 20TH.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Robert Murphy PARIS -- When the Lyon, Mode City trade fair convenes Sept. 4, it will mark its 20th anniversary and the lingerie, swimwear and textile event plans to celebrate with fitting fanfare. But rather than just raising...

LYON SCENE.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Jennifer Barton EAT LIKE A KING Home to many world-renowned chefs, Lyon is any food lover's dream. Nicholas le Bec, who runs the restaurant at the luxurious Cour des Loges Hotel, is known for his homemade duck foie gras with...

WAIT UNTIL DARK.(lingerie)(Illustration)
August 2, 2004... NEW YORK -- Nothing sets the mood like dimming the lights. In lingerie's case, that means going for darker, sexy hues. Donna L'Oren's lace-edged brown-and-white cotton and Lycra spandex bikini and bra. Hanky Panky's black cotton top...

BRITISH FIRMS DEAL WITH GLOBAL ISSUES.(lingerie companies looking to expand)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Nina Jones LONDON -- U.K. innerwear companies are adopting a "wait and see" attitude as to how manufacturers in the European Union will respond if there is a surge in imports from China even as the British firms remain eager to...

ACQUISITIONS, NEW BRANDS GROW PUBLIC COMPANIES.(Warnaco Group expanding; Movie Line acquires Sidney Bernstein & Son Lingerie Inc.)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Ross Tucker NEW YORK -- After a spring characterized by slumping domestic sales, some intimate apparel manufacturers are depending on acquisitions and new product offerings to reverse the trend for fall. The Warnaco Group...

INTIMATE NOTES: NORDSTROM LAUDS NATORI.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... Nordstrom Inc. has presented the Natori Co. with the retailer's Partners in Excellence Award. The award recognizes Nordstrom vendors that demonstrate "exceptional commitment to quality, value, service, partnership, results, innovation and...

IZOD GOES FOR ITS INNER SELF.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Karyn Monget NEW YORK -- The much-awaited collection of Izod Intimates will be unveiled today for spring retailing. Produced and distributed under license by Kellwood Co., the first collection of foundations, daywear,...

SHARES REBOUND ON STRONG EARNINGS.
August 2, 2004... Byline: Dan Burrows NEW YORK -- The WWD Composite Stock Index advanced for the first time in seven weeks, gaining 1.7 percent to 1,066.39 from 1,048.19 a week ago, helped partly by solid second-quarter results from two major...

METRO GROUP SALES UP, BUT KAUFHOF SUFFERS.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2004... Byline: Melissa Drier BERLIN -- Metro Group AG grew second-quarter earnings and sales, but results were hurt by continued sluggish consumer demand at its Kaufhof Galleria department store chain. The Dusseldorf-based company, which is...

FOXY LADY.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2004... NEW YORK -- Hip-hop diva Foxy Brown is the latest recording artist to take the plunge into fashion. She's doing it with her new fall collection of furs, which will debut in stores this month. "I first got into fashion as a child, watching my...

AMID NEW TERROR ALERT, FASHION AND RETAILING BRACE FOR GOP.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Scott Malone, With contributions from David Moin, New York, Joanna Ramey, Washington NEW YORK -- Nicole Miller's design company is loading up on canned tuna fish and microwave popcorn. Fern Mallis, executive director of the 7th...

BURNS EXITING VICTORIA'S SECRET, CEO NIXES CONTRACT EXTENSION.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Pete Born NEW YORK -- Robin Burns, one of the most enduring stars of the beauty business, put an exclamation point on her 30-year career Monday by announcing that she has not renewed her contract with Victoria's Secret Beauty and...

IN BRIEF: JONES EYES... VF TAPS JARDINE... NIKE FAREWELLS...
August 3, 2004... JONES EYES: Jones Apparel Group Inc. has entered into a licensing deal with Riviera Trading Inc. for women's and men's sunglasses to be made under the Jones New York moniker. Jones New York sunglasses are currently being made under license by...

MEMO PAD: NONSTOP SHOPPING... A SOURCE OF CONCERN... HIGHS AND LOWS...
August 3, 2004... Byline: Sara James, Jeff Bercovici, Miles Socha, Alison Burwell NONSTOP SHOPPING: With so many shopping magazines around these days, it was only a matter of time before publishers tried their hands at actually being shopkeepers. Genre...

VOGUE SETS UP SHOP ON WEB FOR SEPTEMBER.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Jeff Bercovici NEW YORK -- Every magazine insider knows the story: A brand hires a big-name photographer for its ad campaign, taps a well-known supermodel, signs a high-priced stylist and voila, the result is that the consumer...

ZEN PALATE.
August 3, 2004... WATERMILL, N.Y. -- If there's one thing Hamptons-goers excel at, it's shopping. And what better place to flex their checkbooks than at Super Saturday, the annual behemoth designer garage sale, where 100 percent of the proceeds go to the...

`IT' FACTOR.
August 3, 2004... Hollywood loves sequels, so here is a look by WWD at a second crop of actresses who just might have that indefinable quality called `It.' JULIE GONZALO, 22 CHANNELING: Mandy Moore CAN BE SEEN: In "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"...

TINSELTOWN DIVA.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2004... Who says there's no culture in Hollywood? Last week, fans of soprano Renee Fleming, including Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, Benicio Del Toro and producer Brian Grazer, packed the Hollywood Bowl for her debut at the legendary...

FOXY FUR REAL.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg NEW YORK -- The last thing Foxy Brown wants to be is ordinary -- and there's a fat chance of that. A month shy of her 25th birthday and nearing her 10th anniversary in the music business, Brown is rolling...

FROM ALLIGATORS TO MINKS.
August 3, 2004... FLASHBACK: Stanley Schulman, president of Alixandre Furs, the maker of Isaac Mizrahi's licensed fur collection, said the designer's energy hasn't waned over the years. For the past 25 years, Mizrahi has worked informally with the company...

N.Y. SHOPPERS UNDETERRED.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2004... Byline: Carrie Melago NEW YORK -- The terror alert didn't appear to deter shoppers from the city's Herald Square retail hub. Tour groups crowded makeup counters at Macy's flagship, checking out the JLo collection. New Yorkers...

NATIONS JOSTLE FOR SHARE OF U.S. IMPORT PIE.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON -- Foreign apparel and textile suppliers are jockeying for position as they race through the final months of the quota regime that has regulated their global trade for the past three decades. An...

ALLEGRI INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Alessandra Ilari MILAN -- Allegri's reaction to sluggish global economies has been action. The Florence-based outerwear manufacturer poured out $14.5 million to build its new 61,000-square-foot headquarters, with an annexed...

JONES JOINS DKI.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2004... NEW YORK -- Henrietta Jones, a retail executive with 20 years experience, has joined Donna Karan International as senior vice president of retail. She replaces Carole Sharp, who left the company last month to join Kenneth Cole...

TARRANT FOUNDER STEPS DOWN AS CEO.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Ross Tucker NEW YORK -- Tarrant Apparel Group founder Gerard Guez has, once again, ceded his position as chief executive officer of the company. According to a statement, current president Barry Aved, 61, will take over...

MILLS CORP. TAPS RONALD WEIDNER.
August 3, 2004... Byline: David Moin NEW YORK -- The Mills Corp. named Ronald Weidner as head of international operations, a new position at the Arlington, Va.-based developer that reflects its intensifying global agenda. Among U.S. developers, Mills...

PENNEY'S EARMARKS ECKERD PROCEEDS.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Vicki M. Young, With contributions from David Moin NEW YORK -- J.C. Penney Co. Inc. on Tuesday told Wall Street that the money from the sale of its Eckerd drugstore operation will be used for an $8 billion equity and debt...

WTO TO HEAR QUOTA FEARS.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON -- Tensions are rising as World Trade Organization director-general Supachai Panitchpakdi prepares to convene a crucial meeting in Geneva today to discuss the end of global apparel and textile quotas on...

STRONG BEAUTY SALES BUOY PROFITS AT P&G.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2004... NEW YORK -- Bolstered by growth in its beauty and health care business, Procter & Gamble reported a 44 percent surge in fourth-quarter earnings Monday as sales climbed 19 percent. For the three months ended June 30, P&G's net earnings...

SARAFPOUR SET FOR TIFFANY'S SHOW.
August 3, 2004... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg NEW YORK -- Like a modern-day Holly Golightly, Behnaz Sarafpour will be giving Tiffany & Co. a real taste of fashion. Instead of window shopping like Audrey Hepburn's character did in "Breakfast at...

RAINBOW BRIGHT.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2004... NEW YORK -- Designers are making a bold statement for resort -- in color, that is. A refreshing change from soft pastels, these electric shades range from citrus tones to bright tropicals. Here, for example, a lime cashmere cardigan and...

RIDING THE WAVE: COACH BULLISH ON BAGS AS NET LEAPS 120%.(Company Profile)
August 4, 2004... Byline: Vicki M. Young, With contributions from Emily Holt NEW YORK -- Coach delivered first-class results in the fourth quarter and expects the premium handbag sector to continue to soar. A 46.1 percent jump in sales helped boost...

WARNACO SAID TO BE BUYING OP.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2004... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK -- The Warnaco Group Inc. is set to announce today that it is buying Ocean Pacific. The possible acquisition was first reported in WWD on July 1. Warnaco executives could not be reached for comment....

WTO: NO EMERGENCY SESSION ON QUOTAS.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Kristi Ellis WASHINGTON -- The World Trade Organization will not convene an official emergency session to consider the implications of global textile and apparel quota elimination, but it has left the door open for further debate...

IN BRIEF: ITG LANDS $150M FINANCING...POMERANTZ SETS UP SHOP...STEADY SALES.
August 4, 2004... ITG LANDS $150M FINANCING: Greensboro, N.C.-based International Textile Group said Monday it has reached an agreement for a five-year, $150 million credit facility led by the Bank of America, with support from GE Capital Corp. and CIT Group....

CLARIFICATION.
August 4, 2004... The Future Vintage brand, which is shipping in September, is owned by Joie, a unit of Dutch LLC in Los Angeles. Former co-owner Joie Rucker helped launch the line. This was unclear in a story on page 19 on Wednesday.

CORRECTION.(Correction Notice)
August 4, 2004... Bruce Weber's new fashion line is called Weberbilt. The name was spelled incorrectly in a Fashion Scoop, page 27, Monday.

REVLON LOSS WIDENS, POINTS TO STRONGER SALES AHEAD.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Carrie Melago, Julie Naughton NEW YORK -- Although Revlon Inc.'s losses for the second quarter widened slightly as color cosmetics sales fell in North America, management told Wall Street analysts that fourth-quarter sales are...

JUICY COUTURE BRINGS ITS COLORFUL STYLE TO THE BEACH.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Marcy Medina LOS ANGELES -- Juicy Couture's debut swimwear collection for cruise 2005 officially launched at the Miami Swim show last month, but designers Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Taylor chose to hold the first runway show at...

ELECTRIC COMPANY.(photo caption)
August 4, 2004... NEW YORK -- Forget sweet pastels. Designers prefer vivid colors this season, taking shape in citrus yellow jackets, fuchsia and pink skirts and flower-garden dresses. Caption(s): Yyigal's rayon jersey dress with a silk chiffon ruffle....

PENNEY'S ONLINE REVAMP AIMS AT $1B REVENUE MARK.(Penney's Internet )(Company Profile)
August 4, 2004... Byline: Rusty Williamson PLANO, Tex. -- J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is trying to take the initiative in the competition with Wal-Mart, Sears, Target and other rivals for a coveted group of Internet shoppers: women ages 34 to 54. The...

PANEL DISCUSSES MARKET EFFECTS OF BUSH, KERRY.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK -- With 91 days left until the presidential election, the main topic at an economic forecast presentation on Tuesday focused on the ramifications of a second term for President Bush or a first term under a...

J. JILL NET INCREASES 7% ON STRONG SALES.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Ross Tucker NEW YORK -- Rising sales at its retail locations drove the J. Jill Group Inc. to improved earnings for the second quarter. For the three months ended June 26, the Quincy, Mass.-based women's specialty retailer...

FASHION SCOOPS: TERROR ALERT...INTERNAL AFFAIRS...FLAME GAME.(briefs)
August 4, 2004... TERROR ALERT: What do the ladies of the First Family do after a good deed, such as their surprise appearance at potential terror target Citigroup Center on Monday? They go shopping. Jenna and Barbara Bush were spotted buying a good bit of fall...

TENENBAUM: A REAL APPROACH TO TRADE.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Susan Watters BOSTON -- When it comes to interpreting the Democratic Party's stance on international trade, the South Carolina delegation to the Democratic National Convention got a lesson in pragmatism from Inez Tenenbaum, the...

OBITUARY: PATRICIA MORI, FASHION MODEL.(Obituary)
August 4, 2004... NEW YORK -- Patricia Marguerita Mori, 72, a former fashion model, died July 24 of a heart attack at her home in Manhattan, said her son, Richard K. Bienen. Throughout her fashion career in the Sixties and Seventies, Mori was a couture...

FASHION APPAREL SEES M&A ACTIVITY SURGE IN THE FIRST HALF OF '04.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Vicki M. Young NEW YORK -- So far, 2004 is turning out to be a blockbuster year for apparel mergers and acquisitions. According to data compiled by Factset Mergerstat, the 108 deals in the first half of 2004 had a total...

CHALAYAN TO LAUNCH CASUAL LINE.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Luisa Zargani MILAN -- Designer Hussein Chalayan, after a four-year collaboration with Asprey, is focusing on his own brand. In addition to the opening of his first store in Tokyo in April, the designer has confirmed the...

TURNING CECE CORD INTO A BRAND.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Eric Wilson NEW YORK -- Cece Cord is looking to turn her niche business of luxury handbags for Bergdorf Goodman into a full luxury lifestyle brand, and she's recruited a major leather force on Seventh Avenue as a master licensee....

REEBOK GOES VENDING.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2004... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg NEW YORK -- Reebok International is taking quick-stop shopping to a new level by selling sneakers in vending machines in New York and San Francisco. Beginning Thursday, shoppers at Shoe Biz in San...

WWDWALKTHROUGH OF FRENCH MASS RETAIL CHAINS.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Emilie Marsh PARIS -- They may not be knocking down the doors of French fast-fashion chains and department stores, but French mass retail chains are creeping into city outskirts and trying desperately to spruce up in the face of...

NEW WET SEAL CHAIR.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2004... NEW YORK -- Irving Teitelbaum's 20-year run as chairman of The Wet Seal Inc. has come to an end. According to a statement, Peter Whitford, who has served as chief executive officer for just more than a year and is in the midst of a...

HYPERMARKETS BOOST FASHION.
August 4, 2004... PARIS -- France's mass market retailers are sprucing up and placing emphasis on apparel after suffering from the fast-fashion blitz of the last five years. Feeling the pressure from chains such as Zara and Hennes & Mauritz, France's main...

QUIKSILVER, ROXY JUICE UP RETAIL.
August 4, 2004... Byline: Rose Apodaca Jones LOS ANGELES -- Quiksilver's retail universe just got a little bigger, and its sister Roxy a lot more sleek. The billion-dollar, surf-lifestyle behemoth, which includes the $375 million junior phenom Roxy,...

SAO PAULO: COMMERCIAL MEETS CREATIVE.(Sao Paulo Fashion Week )
August 4, 2004... Byline: Michael Kepp SAO PAULO -- The Brazilian designers showcased at the recent Sao Paulo Fashion Week offered buyers fresh fashion alternatives to global trends. This twice-annual event, whose latest edition in June drew a...