WWD articles from August 2010, page 2

WWD archives from August 2010

Fashion Scoops.(Samantha Cameron gives birth to her fourth child)(Sofia Coppola unveils her new film, Somewhere)(strikes and demonstrations regarding pension reform)
August 25, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS CAMERON'S NEW ADDITION: Samantha Cameron, British Prime Minister David Cameron 's wife and a creative consultant at Smythson in London, gave birth to her fourth child, a girl, on Tuesday. The baby, who weighed 6 pounds, 1...

Light Touch.(Club Monaco )(Brief article)
August 25, 2010... Light Touch Club Monaco considers spring a buy-now, wear-now season that runs from January to April, which made for a lightweight, layered look. There were fine-gauge cashmeres worn over printed chiffon blouses and dresses that offered a...

Bettencourt Ex-Accountant Questioned Over Pay.(Liliane Bettencourt)(Brief article)
August 25, 2010... Byline: Jennifer Weil Bettencourt Ex-Accountant Questioned Over Pay PARIS Claire Thibout, Liliane Bettencourt's former accountant, was questioned Tuesday as part of preliminary investigations opened by the prosecutor of Nanterre,...

Avon's Search For A Star.(Avon Products Inc.)(Brief article)
August 25, 2010... Byline: Molly Prior Avon's Search for a Star "American Idol" hopefuls take note: There's a new talent scout in town. This December, Avon Products Inc. will launch a global singing contest as part of Avon Voices, an initiative tied to...

Oriflame Workers Detained In Iran.(Brief article)
August 25, 2010... Byline: Jennifer Weil Oriflame Workers Detained in Iran PARIS Iranian authorities have closed Oriflame's operations in Tehran, Iran, the Swedish direct beauty seller has confirmed. "The authorities have also detained three members...

Elizabeth Loughlin, WWD Librarian.(Obituary)
August 25, 2010... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg Elizabeth Loughlin, WWD Librarian Funeral services were held Monday at the Church of St. Saviour in Brooklyn, N.Y., for longtime Women's Wear Daily photo librarian Elizabeth "Tish" Loughlin. Loughlin died at...

Ale & Hearty.
August 25, 2010... ALE & HEARTY Thursday night, several generations of guinnesses gathered at where else? Dublin's Guinness Storehouse museum to celebrate the 70th birthday of Lady Miranda Iveagh , the widow of Benjamin Guinness, Lord Iveagh. Ivana Lowell...

The Bleach Bunch.(Brief article)
August 25, 2010... THE BLEACH BUNCH Call it a case of indecision or perhaps a love affair with California surfer culture: Two-tone hair is clearly the do to rock this summer. Drew Barrymore has been spotted trotting around London with peroxide-dipped tips in...

Face Painter.
August 25, 2010... Byline: Samantha Conti FACE PAINTER He was the Mario Testino of his day a charming man whose subjects included aristocrats, socialites and royalty. Until now, only the art world has paid attention to the work of Philip Alexius de LA...

WWD TUESDAY.
August 24, 2010... WWD TUESDAY Ready-to-Wear/Textiles Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents August 24, 2010 CAPTION(S): Pep Rally A feminine classic is revisited for resort, as peplums offer a saucier alternative to the...

Long Search Is Over: Mark Lee Named Ceo At Barneys New York.(chief executive officer)
August 24, 2010... Byline: David Moin With contributions from Miles Socha and Vicki M. Young Long Search Is Over: Mark Lee Named CEO At Barneys New York Barneys New York is no longer rudderless. Confirming an exclusive report in WWD on Aug. 5, Barneys on...

J. Crew Launches Men's On Madison.
August 24, 2010... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri J. Crew Launches Men's on Madison J. Crew is saving its men's customers on the Upper East Side cab fare. Today, the specialty store retailer will open its fourth men's-only store, a 3,400-square-foot, two-level...

Billabong Plans Direct Sales Strategy For Rvca.(Billabong International Ltd. )(Brief article)
August 24, 2010... Byline: Patty Huntington Billabong Plans Direct Sales Strategy for Rvca SYDNEY Billabong International Ltd. plans to inject cash into new acquisition Rvca and move the California-based skate and lifestyle brand from a licensee...

WWD TUESDAY: Ready-To-Wear/Textiles.
August 24, 2010... WWD TUESDAY Ready-to-Wear/Textiles FASHION 6*****Shades of the Fifties and Sixties are turning up as cinched waists and flirty peplums lend a dose of drama to ladylike shapes. GENERAL 1*****Barneys New York on Monday named Mark...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
August 24, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "He is basically going home again, back into an arena he understands and appreciates. The Zegnas, the Guccis, the Vuittons these are all part of his posse." Hal Reiter, chief executive officer of Herbert Mines Associates, on...

Correction.(Correction notice)
August 24, 2010... CORRECTION ABC News' Bob Woodruff interviewed Laird Hamilton in Montauk, N.Y., on Saturday. NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was not present. This was incorrect in a story on page 4, Monday.

Today On WWD.COM.
August 24, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM Model Call: Herieth Paul Additional images from the Southampton screening of "Wall Street 2" More photos of William Curley's London chocolate shop Extra images of the new J. Crew men's store CAPTION(S): Herieth...

Floods Worsen, Fears Grow Over Pakistan Textiles.
August 24, 2010... Byline: Kristi Ellis and Mahlia S. Lone Floods Worsen, Fears Grow Over Pakistan Textiles WASHINGTON Retailers and apparel brands are on alert as flood waters continue to rise in Pakistan and the damage to 15 to 20 percent of the...

Free Trade Zones Help Build Cash Flow.
August 24, 2010... Byline: Evan Clark Free Trade Zones Help Build Cash Flow Nothing ever seems free when it comes to trade laws, but free trade zones a sparingly used provision that gives companies a temporary pass on U.S. duties at least have the...

In Brief.(American Apparel Inc. )(Brief article)
August 24, 2010... IN BRIEF acents AMERICAN APPAREL NOTICE: American Apparel Inc. said Monday it received a letter from the NYSE AMEX that the retailer was in danger of being delisted because of the late filing of its second-quarter results. The company, which...

Spanning The Globe: Fashion's Night Out.
August 24, 2010... Byline: WWD Staff Spanning the Globe: Fashion's Night Out While all the hubbub so far has been about Fashion's Night Out in New York on Sept. 10, the event is a global one, stretching from Los Angeles to Tokyo, London to Sydney. And unlike...

QVC Sets Up For FNO.(Fashion's Night Out)
August 24, 2010... Byline: Jessica Iredale QVC Sets Up for FNO QVC doesn't lack for an audience it broadcasts to 98 million households but the one thing it doesn't have is a brick-and-mortar store, which meant the home-shopping giant was forced to stay...

Get Hip.
August 24, 2010... Byline: Antonia Sardone photos by kyle ericksen get hip Shades of the Fifties and Sixties are turning up as cinched waists and flirty peplums lend a dose of drama to ladylike shapes. For more looks, see WWD.com/fashion-news. ...

Memo Pad.(Michael Boodro gets promoted at Elle Decor )
August 24, 2010... MEMO PAD ELLE DECOR: IF IT AIN'T BROKE...: Elle Decor on Monday promoted executive editor Michael Boodro to the role of editor in chief, effective Wednesday. Boodro succeeds Margaret Russell , who spent 20 years at the Hachette Filipacchi...

Buyers Praise Strong Copenhagen Fashion Week.
August 24, 2010... Byline: Katya Foreman Buyers Praise Strong Copenhagen Fashion Week COPENHAGEN Rainy skies failed to dampen the optimistic mood at Copenhagen Fashion Week, where brands reported brisk business. The five-day event culminated on the...

Monique Lhuillier Set To Launch 3 Lines.(Group JS International)(Brief article)
August 24, 2010... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg Monique Lhuillier Set to Launch 3 Lines Through a licensing deal with Group JS International, Monique Lhuillier is rolling out three new labels for spring. Most widely known for her wedding gowns, this marks...

Fashion Scoops.(Kimora Lee Simmons leaving Phat Fashions)
August 24, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS TWEET HEAT: Kimora Lee Simmons sure knows how to whip her fan base into a complete frenzy. When Simmons used Twitter late last week to reveal that she was exiting Phat Fashions, the division of Kellwood Co., many of the 189,668...

Susan Evans To Unveil Skin Care Brand On HSN.(Home Shopping Network)
August 24, 2010... Byline: Rachel Brown Susan Evans to Unveil Skin Care Brand on HSN In a first for direct-response giant Guthy-Renker, Beverly Hills dermatologist and television regular Susan Evans will launch her namesake skin care brand Wednesday on HSN...

Spanglish.(Jacqueline Santillan )
August 24, 2010... Byline: Tara Bonet-Black SPANGLISH Eastern religion and Indie rock aren't a common pairing. but when it came to the name of her band, Wait. Think. Fast., Jacqueline Santillan turned to Buddhism, specifically Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha,"...

Sugar And Spice.(William Curley )
August 24, 2010... Byline: Samantha Conti SUGAR AND SPICE William Curley talks about herbs, plants and spices as if they were old friends: mostly a source of pleasure, but sometimes downright annoying. "Rosemary is a dream," gushes the Scottish-born...

Money Talks.
August 24, 2010... MONEY TALKS Perhaps because it was Sunday, or because the weather was terrible or the crowd slightly older, the Southampton screening of "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" was a bit subdued. Men wore brightly colored cashmere sweaters either...

WWD MONDAY.
August 23, 2010... WWD MONDAY Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents August 23, 2010 CAPTION(S): Society Row There are many places on the East End where one expects to see oft-photographed women...

Struggle Over Pricing: Firms Face Rising Costs, Fear Angering Shoppers.
August 23, 2010... Byline: WWD Staff Struggle Over Pricing: Firms Face Rising Costs, Fear Angering Shoppers THE TUG-OF-WAR IS ON. On the one side are fashion and accessories producers struggling with inflationary pressures brought on by higher raw...

Nordstrom Revamps Web Experience.
August 23, 2010... Byline: David Moin Nordstrom Revamps Web Experience Nordstrom has relaunched its web site the first major overhaul in 10 years and is aiming to build on its culture of service. As competitors put more emphasis on e-commerce, Nordstrom...

Today On WWD.COM.
August 23, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM Additional images from the Louis Vuitton party More photos from the Chanel Hamptons party Extra images from They Are Wearing: New York Trend Report: Walk the Line Fashion Rehab: Black Gone Wrong CAPTION(S): ...

WWD MONDAY: Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear.
August 23, 2010... WWD MONDAY Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear FASHION 6*****Manhattan provides an ongoing fashion feast. Even on days when comfort means the bare minimum, New Yorkers know how to look great. GENERAL 1*****Given the weakness of the...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
August 23, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "As a general trend we are now in a very long period of price inflation on the cost side that will most likely begin to stabilize itself sometime maybe in 2011. But between now and 2011, it will be pretty dramatic." Rick...

Correction.(Correction notice)
August 23, 2010... CORRECTION After the departure of chief executive officer Scott Morrison, president and chief operating officer Roy Chan remains in his position with Evisu and will help oversee the transfer of the headquarters to Hong Kong, although he will...

Coming This Week.
August 23, 2010... COMING THIS WEEK TUESDAY: Yarn Expo Shanghai (through Thursday). Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reports second-quarter sales and earnings. WEDNESDAY: American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Coldwater Creek Inc., Delia's Inc., Guess Inc. and...

Life's A Beach.
August 23, 2010... LIFE'S A BEACH The crow's nest in montauk was chanel central on Saturday. The design house brought out champion surfer Laird Hamilton , the ambassador for its J12 Marine watch, with his wife, pro volleyball player Gabrielle Reece , and their...

They'll Take Manhattan.(Brief article)
August 23, 2010... Byline: Bobbi Queen PHOTOS BY KYLE ERICKSEN They'll Take Manhattan This town provides an ongoing fashion feast. Even on sizzling days when comfort means the bare minimum, New Yorkers know how to look great. TREND SAILOR STRIPES ...

Key Companies Face Rising Production Costs, Analysts Say.
August 23, 2010... Byline: Vicki M. Young Key Companies Face Rising Production Costs, Analysts Say Higher sourcing costs are likely to challenge a range of U.S. companies, according to analysts from the UBS retail, apparel and footwear team. During a...

Ann Taylor Moves To Profit In 2nd Qtr.
August 23, 2010... Byline: David Moin Ann Taylor Moves to Profit in 2nd Qtr. Anntaylor Stores Corp.'s swing into the black during the second quarter was led by the strong performance of the retailer's namesake label. For the period ended July 31, the...

Fashion Scoops.
August 23, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS CELEBRATING AVEDON: Five books, three shows, a catalogue of the archives The Richard Avedon Foundation has been busy since the famed photographer's death in 2004. And at Christie's Paris on Nov. 20, the foundation will auction...

Memo Pad.
August 23, 2010... MEMO PAD CODDINGTON MEMOIR: Grace Coddington , creative director of Vogue and breakout star of last year's documentary "The September Issue," is working on a memoir, WWD has learned. Coddington and former Men's Vogue editor in chief Jay...

Jeweler Sabo Enters Scent Arena.(Charm Rose )
August 23, 2010... Byline: Susan Stone Jeweler Sabo Enters Scent Arena BERLIN The first time's a charm for German jeweler Thomas Sabo's entry into the world of fragrance. The brand is launching a scent, called Charm Rose, this month at Douglas...

WWD FRIDAY.
August 20, 2010... WWD FRIDAY Beauty Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents August 20, 2010 CAPTION(S): Spin City With his new fragrance masterbrand, Loud, Tommy Hilfiger is taking his beauty business in a gritty new...

The Personality Of Cheap: Profiling The Value Retailers.
August 20, 2010... Byline: WWD Staff The Personality of Cheap: Profiling the Value Retailers Stores, like people, have personalities. Whether that personality determines the customer, or the customer the personality, is one of those chicken versus egg...

Gap Earnings Rise 3% In Q2.(Financial report)
August 20, 2010... Byline: David Moin Gap Earnings Rise 3% in Q2 While still grappling with traffic and merchandise issues, Gap Inc. showed improved financial results, reporting Thursday that net earnings for the second quarter grew 3 percent to $234...

Bloomingdale's Introduces First Outlet.
August 20, 2010... Byline: Liza Casabona and David Moin Bloomingdale's Introduces First Outlet Bloomingdale's has a new spin on shopping outlets, which it begins putting to the test today. The upscale chain is opening its first fashion outlet at Potomac...

WWD FRIDAY: Beauty.
August 20, 2010... WWD FRIDAY Beauty GENERAL 1*****WWD takes a look at the personalities of the leading value retailers worldwide, including Wal-Mart, Carrefour, Uniqlo and H&M. 4*****When Givenchy asked Justin Timberlake to be the face of its...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
August 20, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "Like most women, I love fashion and clothes." Chrissie Hynde. Page 12

Today On WWD.COM.
August 20, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM More images of Bloomingdale's first outlets Do celebrities wear the cheaper lines they endorse? Cheap Week: More looks from the Item of the Day Online this week: Ongoing coverage of Cheap Week CAPTION(S): ...

Tommy Hilfiger Turns Up The Volume With Loud.(Tommy Hilfiger Sportswear Inc.)
August 20, 2010... Byline: Julie Naughton Tommy Hilfiger Turns Up the Volume With Loud Tommy Hilfiger's latest fragrance masterbrand, loud, is an obvious departure for the designer's 15-year-old beauty franchise and one that could yield a payday of as much...

Givenchy Eyes The Playful Woman.
August 20, 2010... Byline: Pete Born Givenchy Eyes the Playful Woman When Givenchy asked Justin Timberlake to be the face of its upcoming Play for Her women's fragrance just as he had for the successful, earlier Play for Him version the star found himself...

Painting The Town Red, On A Beauty Budget.
August 20, 2010... Painting the Town Red, On a Beauty Budget The prestige beauty shopper is willing to spend, according to The NPD Group, but only if she gets the complete package: innovation, fashion inspired and brand-name quality and service. Here, some of...

Keratin Spreads To The Masses.
August 20, 2010... Byline: Andrea Nagel Keratin Spreads to the Masses Keratin protein and brazilian blow-dry treatments, those that range in the $400 arena, are hitting salons and the mass market for less than $100, finally allowing the everywoman to...

Item Of The Day.
August 20, 2010... Byline: Molly Prior ITEM OF THE DAY Fast Fashion: Forget the weekly manicure. Now, the ultra-well accessorized change their nail colors at home almost daily, as their wardrobe demands it. From a look at fall's hottest nail lacquer hues,...

Sam's Club Enters Natural Skin Care, Builds Displays.(partnership with Sophyto)
August 20, 2010... Byline: Andrea Nagel Sam's Club Enters Natural Skin Care, Builds Displays Sam's club, the nation's second-largest club chain behind Costco has partnered with a skin care firm to offer dermatological-grade, all-natural formulas in an...

Jacqueline Bisset To Tout Avon's 60+ Line.(Avon Products Inc.)
August 20, 2010... Byline: Molly Prior Jacqueline Bisset to Tout Avon's 60+ Line Avon products Inc. has tapped a sixties film siren to woo women over 60. Actress Jacqueline Bisset, 65, is the face of Avon's upcoming Anew Platinum, a skin care range...

Chrissie And Lissie.
August 20, 2010... CHRISSIE AND LISSIE With the Song of Summer already well established (congrats, Katy Perry), WWD is looking toward the sounds of fall specifically new albums from Chrissie Hynde and Lissie. Yes, their names sound similar, but one's a rock...

Consumers Seen Gravitating Back Toward Full-Price Stores.
August 20, 2010... Byline: Evan Clark Consumers Seen Gravitating Back Toward Full-Price Stores The on-again, off-again economic rebound has created A limbo of sorts for retailers, where those consumers who have held onto their jobs are still interested in...

Specialty Retailers Show Weak Spots In Qtr.(Statistical data)
August 20, 2010... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad With contributions from Vicki M. Young Specialty Retailers Show Weak Spots in Qtr. Thursday's second-quarter results posted by specialty chains for the period ended July 31 were mixed, and a few noted weakness in...

Fashion Scoops.(Couture Council)(Antik Batik's exhibition)(Randall Christensen's partnership with Matchbook Co.)
August 20, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS COCKTAILS FOR COUTURE: A mixed bag of fashion followers and old-guard society gathered at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy on Tuesday to celebrate the Couture Council. The raison d'A*tre for the cocktail party was to...

Memo Pad.(New York Times Co Magazine Group)(Tony Wang has resigned from Google Inc.)
August 20, 2010... MEMO PAD NO NEWS AT THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The proposals are in to executive editor Bill Keller (he received upward of 20 applications, according to sources), but that's as far as The New York Times has gotten in the process of finding...

Designer Mejer Returns To Fake London Label.(Desiree Mejer )
August 20, 2010... Byline: Samantha Conti Designer Mejer Returns to Fake London Label LONDON Designer Desiree Mejer is back at work on Fake London after a three-year break spent consulting on fashion projects and golfing in her native Spain. Mejer's...

Adidas Unveils Online Store In China.(adidas-Salomon AG)(Brief article)
August 20, 2010... Byline: WWD Staff Adidas Unveils Online Store in China SHANGHAI Adidas AG, the world's second-largest sportswear brand, has launched an online store on China's Taobao Mall, the business-to-consumer platform within Taobao.com. The...

WWD THURSDAY.
August 19, 2010... WWD THURSDAY Sportswear/Men's Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents August 19, 2010 WWD Men's CAPTION(S): Well Suited Men don't have to be tightwads to see the value in a suit retailing for $600 or...

Tailor-Made For China: Levi's Targets Market With Denizen Rollout.(Levi Strauss and Co.)
August 19, 2010... Byline: WWD Staff Tailor-Made for China: Levi's Targets Market With Denizen Rollout SHANGHAI Levi Strauss & Co. is embarking on an aggressive expansion in China this year with the launch of a global brand targeting the youthful...

WWD THURSDAY: Sportswear/Men's.
August 19, 2010... WWD THURSDAY Sportswear/Men's FASHION 6*****With their popularity bolstered by the lingering recession, branded and private label suits below $500 are continuing to gain in popularity. GENERAL 1*****Levi Strauss & Co. is...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
August 19, 2010... DAILY QUOTE "It's extremely important for the entire company and the entire portfolio of brands. It is the fastest-growing market in the world for us." Aaron Boey, president of the Asia-Pacific Division of Levi Strauss & Co., on the...

Today On WWD.COM.
August 19, 2010... TODAY ON WWD.COM Celebrity Fashion: Lace Beauty Radar Screen: Aug. 19 Cheap Week: More looks from the Item of the Day Online this week: Ongoing coverage of Cheap Week CAPTION(S): Kate Bosworth is a portrait of a lady in this...

Fashion Scoops.(Kanye West)(Dylan Lauren )
August 19, 2010... FASHION SCOOPS THE NEW RAT PACK: Kanye West and his entourage used to make grand entrances by dressing in a riot of clashing colors and patterns (captured brilliantly in an episode of "South Park"). Now, however, they have adopted a...

American Apparel Pummeled From All Sides.
August 19, 2010... Byline: Evan Clark American Apparel Pummeled From All Sides American Apparel Inc.'s star and stock price continued TO fall Wednesday as investors worried over the company's financial future and exactly what a government investigation into...

The Quotable Mr. Charney.(Dov Charney )
August 19, 2010... Byline: David Lipke THE QUOTABLE MR. CHARNEY In an interview with WWD, American apparel chief executive officer Dov Charney vigorously defended his management of the company and the importance of domestic production. Here's what the...

Suit Smart.
August 19, 2010... Byline: Photos by Eli Schmidt Styled by Alex Badia Suit Smart CAPTION(S): Well Suited Men don't have to be tightwads to see the value in a suit retailing for $600 or less and given the economy, more and more of them are buying suits...

Prime Target: Value-Priced Suits.
August 19, 2010... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri Prime Target: Value-Priced Suits There's a new sweet spot in the men's suit market. With their popularity bolstered by the lingering recession, branded and private label offerings hovering in the $500 retail...

Levi's Workwear By Billy Reid Revealed.(Levi Strauss and Co.)(Billy Reid)(Brief article)
August 19, 2010... Byline: Jean Scheidnes Levi's Workwear by Billy Reid Revealed The limited edition capsule collection that Billy Reid designed with Levi's combines Southern-flavored tailoring and rugged workwear, and will bear the label Levi's Workwear by...

A Polished Project From Aramis.(The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.)
August 19, 2010... Byline: Matthew W. Evans A Polished Project From Aramis The EstA[c]e Lauder Cos. Inc. is looking to give further spark to its Aramis fragrance business with the October introduction of a scent called Impeccable. The limited edition men's...

Bespoken Links Up With Turnbull & Asser.(Brief article)
August 19, 2010... Byline: Jean Scheidnes Bespoken Links Up With Turnbull & Asser Bespoken, the contemporary new york label, has a history with Turnbull & Asser, and is launching a co-branded capsule range for spring with the London shirtmaker. ...

Item Of The Day.
August 19, 2010... Byline: Alex Badia ITEM OF THE DAY Budget Denim: The look and feel of premium denim such as sophisticated washes, subtle destruction and fashion fits, can be found in jeans under $100. Clockwise from right: Topman's cotton and spandex...

Target's Net Up 14.3% In Qtr.(Financial report)
August 19, 2010... Byline: Evan Clark Target's Net Up 14.3% in Qtr. Higher women's apparel sales gave Target Corp. a second-quarter boost, but the company's expansion is being held back by a lack of retail development. Second-quarter net income for the...

Specialty Retailers See Mixed Q2 Results.(Chico's FAS Inc.)(Limited Brands Inc.)
August 19, 2010... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad With contributions from Vicki M. Young Specialty Retailers See Mixed Q2 Results Specialty retailers Chico's Fas Inc. and Limited Brands Inc. increased second-quarter profits, but a sales slump at Hot Topic Inc....

In Brief.(Samuelsohn appoints Walter Davis )(Brief article)
August 19, 2010... IN BRIEF SAMUELSOHN TAPS VP: Montreal-based Samuelsohn has named Walter Davis to be vice president of furnishings, a new division for the 87-year-old tailored-clothing company, which is taking steps to become a lifestyle brand, president...