WWD articles from August 2011

WWD archives from August 2011

WWD.
August 31, 2011... WWD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY WWD EXCLUSIVE HURRY IT UP Women's wear retailers at the recent Vegas trade shows were looking for speed to market and keen prices to excite a cautious consumer. PAGES 6 AND 7 ...

Leonard Green Latest To Eye American Apparel.
August 31, 2011... Byline: DAVID LIPKE WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM EVAN CLARK Leonard Green Latest To Eye American Apparel Leonard Green and Ron Burkle are both circling American Apparel as it seeks to refinance its debt load. Private equity firm Leonard...

In WWD Today.
August 31, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Tommy, Calvin Drive PVH*****PAGE 2 FINANCIAL: The two designer brands help PVH Corp. return to profit in the quarter as the Heritage Brands division struggles. Sad Sacks*****PAGE 2 ANALYSIS: Consumer confidence falls on...

Confidence Outlook Bleak.
August 31, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK Confidence Outlook Bleak Consumer confidence fell sharply on both sides of the Atlantic this month, making the already murky outlook for the second half that much more unreadable. Sectors on the move, from luxury and...

PVH Beats Forecasts As Profits Rise In Qtr.
August 31, 2011... Byline: ARNOLD J. KARR PVH Beats Forecasts As Profits Rise in Qtr. Double-digit revenue and profit growth at its two designer divisions allowed PVH Corp. to overcome weakness in the Heritage Brands unit and post second-quarter profits...

Sectors In This Issue.
August 31, 2011... SECTORS IN THIS ISSUE FINANCIAL*****2 TRADE SHOWS*****67 DENIM*****4,8 MEDIA*****9 FASHION*****10 PEOPLE*****11

Today On WWD.COM.
August 31, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM EYE: See They Are Wearing: Rocking Scene at Seine and additional images from the New York LadurA[c]e shop at WWD.com/eye. BEAUTY: Read about Dove's new initiative with MTV at WWD.com/beauty-industry-news. MARKETS: Read...

Daily Quote.
August 31, 2011... DAILY QUOTE We're basically hoping to survive the second half in the hopes that things strengthen next year. SCOTT HOYT OF MOODY'S ECONOMICS, ON THE SLOW ECONOMIC RECOVERY. PAGE 2.

Clarification.
August 31, 2011... CLARIFICATION Ben Sherman Group licensed the worldwide rights to its children's apparel to Flyers Group plc and licensed rights to the brand for footwear in North America to GMI USA Corp. after electing to discontinue its in-house involvement...

J Brand's Big Sportswear Move.
August 31, 2011... Byline: KHANH T.L. TRAN J Brand's Big Sportswear Move LOS ANGELES After setting denim trends with skinny styles, fitted cargo silhouettes and bright colors, J Brand is jumping into sportswear. For the first time in its six-year...

Trade Show Buyers Go For Speed.
August 31, 2011... Byline: RACHEL BROWN and KHANH T. L. TRAN WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MARCY MEDINA Trade Show Buyers Go for Speed Stores across America are starting to behave more like their fast-fashion counterparts. At the massive WWD MAGIC trade show in...

Reyes To Design For Tse Cashmere.(Brian Reyes )(Brief article)
August 31, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH Reyes to Design for Tse Cashmere NEW YORK Brian Reyes is returning to fashion this time designing for Tse Cashmere. The luxury knitwear label tapped Reyes as creative consultant. Reyes is already working on...

Tru Luxe Focuses On Fit.(Nancy Bolen with Tru Luxe)
August 31, 2011... Byline: HOLLY HABER Tru Luxe Focuses on Fit DALLAS When Nancy Bolen fell in love with the sparkle of Miss Me jeans but disliked the muffin top they cut into her size 10 hips, she did what any self-respecting designer would do: she made...

Agent Provocateur's Latest Siren.(Paz de la Huerta with Agent Provocateur)
August 31, 2011... Byline: NINA JONES Agent Provocateur's Latest Siren LONDON Agent Provocateur has a new muse for fall. The lingerie label has picked actress Paz de la Huerta, known for her role as Lucy Danziger in HBO's Twenties drama "Boardwalk...

WWD Style.
August 31, 2011... WWD STYLE PARIS IN NEW YORK: THE MACARON MECCA AT LADUREE. PAGE 11

What's Next?(Hewlett-Packard Co.)
August 31, 2011... Byline: AMY WICKS WHAT'S NEXT? Now that HP has killed its tablet device, publishers are left hoping for a counterweight to Apple and Amazon could be it. NEW YORK Tabula rasa? No blank slate for publishers at least not from HP. ...

The Knitting Factory.
August 31, 2011... Byline: VENESSA LAU The Knitting Factory Marcia Patmos takes WWD on a tour of the New Jersey-based Shima Seiki factory, her latest knit obsession. Step off the sixth floor at Barneys New York and there's a clutch of mannequins at the...

Fashion Scoops.(Madison Avenue Inc.)(Tory Burch L.L.C.)(Tia Cibani focuses on her children's wear line)
August 31, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS DISHING ON THE MODELS: "Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women," by Michael Gross, is having another moment in the spotlight. The book, which exposes "the untold truths of an ugly trade," will be re-released next month...

WWD.
August 30, 2011... WWD TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY DIAMOND GIRL JESSICA SIMPSON TO LAUNCH DIAMOND LINE WITH ZALES. PAGE 4 PLUS: Andy Pettitte, Weatherproof's latest face. PAGE 7 CAPTION(S): She'll Take Manhattan But...

Retailers Gauge Impact Of Irene.
August 30, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN and ARNOLD J. KARR WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM KRISTI ELLIS AND EVAN CLARK Retailers Gauge Impact of Irene Retailers up and down the East Coast hustled to get hurricane-affected stores back operating Monday and succeeded in...

In WWD Today.
August 30, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Wal-Mart Eyes Hard Candy Line*****PAGE 4 EXCLUSIVE: Wal-Mart is said to be considering expanding its licensed Hard Candy beauty line into a juniors apparel collection. Ferragamo Profits Climb*****PAGE 2 FINANCIAL:...

Ferragamo Profits Rise.(Financial report)
August 30, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI Ferragamo Profits Rise MILAN Growth in all geographic markets and in all product categories at both retail and wholesale helped Salvatore Ferragamo SpA post a 32.4 percent increase in net profits in the first...

Sectors In This Issue.
August 30, 2011... SECTORS IN THIS ISSUE RETAIL*****1,4,6 FINANCIAL*****2 FASHION*****2,3,8,9,11 EXEC MOVES*****2,4 ACCESSORIES*****4 TEXTILES*****5 PEOPLE*****7,8,9,10 MEDIA*****11

Daily Quote.
August 30, 2011... DAILY QUOTE Even if you are not a back-to-school store, you still have a lost sales opportunity and you may never make that up. JOE LAROCCA, NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION, ON THE RETAIL FALLOUT FROM IRENE. PAGE ONE.

Today On WWD.COM.
August 30, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM EYE: See Model Call: Sara Sampaio at WWD.com/eye. MARKETS: See Dr. Robert Rey's LingeRey collection at WWD.com/markets-news. FASHION: See Bridget Foley's Diary at WWD.com/fashion-news. BEAUTY: See how top beauty...

Arbuthnot Taking Reins At Gant USA.(David Arbuthnot)
August 30, 2011... Byline: DAVID LIPKE Arbuthnot Taking Reins at Gant USA Sweden-based gant AB has tapped David Arbuthnot as the new chief executive officer of Gant USA, effective Oct. 1. Current Gant USA ceo Ari Hoffman will become ceo of Gant Latin America...

Marc Jacobs Reschedules Show.
August 30, 2011... Byline: BRIDGET FOLEY Marc Jacobs Reschedules Show New York showgoers, don't sign off on your final schedules just yet. Marc Jacobs is rescheduling his show from Monday evening, Sept. 12, to Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8:30 p.m., company...

Fashion Week Rivals Vie For Sponsorships.
August 30, 2011... Byline: LISA LOCKWOOD Fashion Week Rivals Vie for Sponsorships There's a rivalry brewing in New York fashion circles. The downtown show venue MAC & Milk is undergoing a name change it appears the new name will most likely be Made...

Wal-Mart Said Considering Hard Candy Juniors Move.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc)
August 30, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN Wal-Mart Said Considering Hard Candy Juniors Move Wal-Mart is experimenting with Hard Candy to see if the makeup line has the brand equity to broaden into junior categories. According to sources, Wal-Mart, which is...

Jessica Simpson Adds Diamonds To The Mix.
August 30, 2011... Byline: RACHEL STRUGATZ Jessica Simpson Adds Diamonds to the Mix NEW YORK Jessica Simpson's impending nuptials might have inspired her next business venture: a fine jewelry collection with an emphasis on diamonds. The singer turned...

Varvatos Taps Wichser As CEO.(John Varvatos has appointed to Robert J. Wichser)(Brief article)
August 30, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH Varvatos Taps Wichser as CEO NEW YORK John Varvatos named Robert J. Wichser president and chief executive officer. Most recently, Wichser consulted at Narciso Rodriguez and, before that one-year gig, was a...

Balenciaga Comes To Bal Harbour.(Brief article)
August 30, 2011... Byline: MILES SOCHA Balenciaga Comes to Bal Harbour PARIS Expanding its footprint in America, Balenciaga will today open its first directly operated store in Florida: a 1,000-square-foot unit at Bal Harbour Shops. The unit...

Stoll Grows An Oasis In The Garment Center.(Stoll Fashion & Technology Center)
August 30, 2011... Byline: ARTHUR FRIEDMAN Stoll Grows an Oasis In the Garment Center NEW YORK The Stoll Fashion & Technology Center is evolving from the one of the Garment District's best-kept secrets to an important resource and a catalyst for...

The Fiber Price Sheet.(Brief article)
August 30, 2011... THE FIBER PRICE SHEET THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, WWD PUBLISHES THE CURRENT, MONTH-AGO AND YEAR-AGO FIBER PRICES. PRICES LISTED REFLECT THE COST OF ONE POUND OF FIBER OR, IN THE CASE OF CRUDE OIL, ONE BARREL. FIBER*****PRICE ON...

Uniqlo Has Twin Bill Set For NYC.(Fast Retailing Company Ltd)
August 30, 2011... Byline: SHARON EDELSON Uniqlo Has Twin Bill Set for NYC NEW YORK Get ready for Uniqlo's one-two punch. The Japanese retailer's much-anticipated Fifth Avenue flagship its largest store worldwide at 90,000 square feet will bow Oct....

Bally Sees Growth In Japan.(Brief article)
August 30, 2011... Byline: WWD STAFF Bally Sees Growth in Japan TOKYO Bally, which has continued to grow in Japan despite the March earthquake, hosted a cocktail party in Tokyo to celebrate the opening of its new Ginza flagship. Chief executive...

WWD Style.
August 30, 2011... WWD STYLE Food Court Mardy Fish is serving up all the tuna he pleases while Novak Djokovic is refraining from grain. As the U.S. Open gets under way in Flushing Meadows this week, WWD's courtside correspondent noticed some curious dietary...

Memo Pad.
August 30, 2011... MEMO PAD ANDY PETTITTE'S FASHION TURN: Andy Pettitte , the former New York Yankee who gave Roger Clemens the cold shoulder in court, will warm up in Weatherproof's fall advertising campaign. The pitching veteran showed his signature...

Empire State Of Mind.(Victoria Azarenka)
August 30, 2011... Byline: SARAH TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHED BY KYLE ERICKSEN AT HOTEL AMERICANO, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS; STYLED BY MAYTE ALLENDE Empire State of Mind Victoria Azarenka has big plans for her favorite city in the world. She's seeded fourth in...

The Flushing Meadows Diet.(Diet plan of Tennis players)
August 30, 2011... Byline: JOHN KOBLIN The Flushing Meadows Diet NEW YORK Only three men over the last seven years have won the U.S. Open, so what will it take to knock five-time winner Roger Federer or returning champ Rafael Nadal off their lofty perch...

Brat Attack.(Ryan Harrison)(Brief article)
August 30, 2011... Byline: JOHN KOBLIN BRAT ATTACK America's next great hope has more work to do: 19-year-old Ryan Harrison was manhandled in the first round of the Open on Monday in a loss to Marin Cilic in straight sets, and so goes another chance to...

Fashion Scoops.(Karl Lagerfeld)(Novak Djokovic with Audemars Piguet and Cie S.A.)(Desigual celebrating new stores an undie party)
August 30, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS TIME FOR TENNIS: Novak Djokovic , the world's top-ranked men's tennis player, joined team Audemars Piguet as its latest brand ambassador. According to the Swiss watchmaker, the partnership began when Djokovic paid a "discreet...

Super Soaker.(imapct of Hurricane Irene)
August 29, 2011... Byline: ARNOLD J. KARR WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM KRISTI ELLIS AND AMY WICKS Super Soaker HURRICANE IRENE WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY. While the Texas-size tropical storm system caused less property damage than originally feared, Irene still...

Banana Republic To Open In Paris.(Gap Inc. Banana Republic)
August 29, 2011... Byline: MILES SOCHA Banana Republic to Open in Paris PARIS Continuing its European rollout, Gap Inc. plans to open its first Banana Republic unit in France in December: a 16,000-square-foot flagship at 22 Avenue des Champs-ElysA[c]es...

Tiffany's Income Rises 33%.(Tiffany & Co)(Financial report)
August 29, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Tiffany's Income Rises 33% Michael Kowalski, chairman and chief executive officer of Tiffany & Co., said the cachet of the company's brand allowed it to raise prices, combating higher gold, platinum and...

Sectors In This Issue.
August 29, 2011... SECTORS IN THIS ISSUE RETAIL*****1,2,3 FINE JEWELRY*****2 INNERWEAR*****4 IN PERSON/SHARAPOVA*****59 ACCESSORIES*****10 FINANCIAL*****11

Today On WWD.COM.
August 29, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM MARKETS: See more pictures from Happy Socks at WWD.com/markets-news. RETAIL: More photos from Hurricane Irene at WWD.com/retail-news. EYE: See more pictures of Maria Sharapova at The Kitano New York Hotel and Fashion...

Daily Quote.
August 29, 2011... DAILY QUOTE Someone just asked me at this party, 'How is it, being so tall?' and I just said, 'Well, you know, I can see more...? MARIA SHARAPOVA. PAGE 5

Coming This Week.
August 29, 2011... COMING THIS WEEK MONDAY Yarn Expo, Shanghai, China (through Wednesday). WEDNESDAY: Trend Selection New York (through Thursday). Oxford Industries Inc., PVH Corp. and Zumiez Inc. report second-quarter sales and earnings. Zale Corp....

First Look At Josie Natori For Target.
August 29, 2011... Byline: KARYN MONGET First Look at Josie Natori for Target The look is unmistakably Josie Natori. Featuring a splash of bold colors and signature Asian-inspired prints, the Josie Natori for Target collection will be the discount...

Happy Socks Partners With United Legwear.(Brief article)
August 29, 2011... Byline: KARYN MONGET Happy Socks Partners With United Legwear Happy socks has partnered with United Legwear Co. to be the exclusive licensee and distributor in the U.S. and Canada. Sales of the Stockholm-based socks and hosiery brand...

WWD Style.
August 29, 2011... WWD STYLE Golden Girl Maria Sharapova isn't only the world's highest-paid female athlete, she's also a whiz at social media, with over 5 million fans on Facebook; an accessories and activewear designer, and, oh, the third-ranked female...

The Sharapova Phenomenon.
August 29, 2011... Byline: ROSEMARY FEITELBERG The Sharapova Phenomenon Still in her Nike practice gear with her ponytail swinging and her forehead faintly perspiring, Maria Sharapova would have been tough to miss recently in a quiet Toronto hotel, even if...

In Her Words...(Maria Sharapova)(Interview)
August 29, 2011... Byline: ROSEMARY FEITELBERG IN HER WORDS... Defined as she is by how she plays and what she wears on the tennis court, Maria Sharapova is far from a one-hit wonder, as indicated by her many interests. Despite having nearly 5.4 million...

Through The Years...
August 29, 2011... THROUGH THE YEARS... MORE PARTY PICTURES AT WWD.com/eye. CAPTION(S): Sasha Vujacic and Maria Sharapova in 2010. After a match in New York in 2002. At the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner. At Marc Jacobs' spring 2007 runway...

The Accessories Approach
August 29, 2011... Byline: RACHEL STRUGATZ The Accessories Approach Maria Sharapova is more than just a world-famous athlete and social media sensation she's also a bona fide accessories designer. Her Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan collection of handbags...

Staying Focused.(Maria Sharapova at Cole Haan party)
August 29, 2011... Byline: ALESSANDRA CODINHA Staying Focused Maria Sharapova wanted to talk shop on Thursday night, not sports. The very tall and very blonde tennis star was all wide green eyes and bright white grin at the Cole Haan party at their boutique...

Minkoff's Lifestyle Push.(Rebecca Minkoff )
August 29, 2011... Byline: RACHEL STRUGATZ Minkoff's Lifestyle Push NEW YORK It all spawned from a little something called The Morning After Bag. Six years later, Rebecca Minkoff is one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry, forging full speed...

More Is Mor.(Alexandra Mor)
August 29, 2011... Byline: RACHEL STRUGATZ More Is Mor NEW YORK Alexandra Mor can go into hiding for weeks at a time when she's conceptualizing ideas for an upcoming collection where it can take up to nine months to design just one piece. "It's like...

Frye Expands Brand With First Store.(John A. Frye Shoe Company Inc)
August 29, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Frye Expands Brand With First Store After nearly 150 years in business, The Frye Co. is entering uncharted territory. The New York-based maker of leather goods and footwear has opened its first store in SoHo,...

Fashion Scoops.(Tommy Hilfiger's spring 2012 collection)(Lorraine Schwartz Opened her first boutique)(Rag & Bone with Edita Vilkeviciute, Sasha Pivovarova and Lily Aldridge)
August 29, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS MADONNA IN VENICE: Madonna will present the first Gucci Award for Women in Cinema in Venice on Friday, during the city's International Film Festival, an event to be held at the Hotel Cipriani and followed by a dinner. The...

Belk Profit Doubles In Quarter.(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 29, 2011... Byline: ARNOLD J. KARR Belk Profit Doubles in Quarter Improvements in sales and gross margin allowed Belk Inc. to more than double second-quarter profits. In the 13 weeks ended July 30, the Charlotte, N.C.-based department store chain...

Mass Fainting At Cambodian Factory.(M&V International Manufacturing Ltd, a supplier for H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB)
August 29, 2011... Byline: AMANDA KAISER WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MILES SOCHA Mass Fainting at Cambodian Factory Managers at a Cambodian garment factory that supplies Hennes & Mauritz are trying to determine what caused many of its workers to fall ill and...

WWD.
August 26, 2011... WWD FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY RAFA MANIA Rafael Nadal had fans chanting at Macy's Herald Square when he turned up for a personal appearance for Armani Jeans. STYLE, PAGE 9 PLUS: Parfums Christian Dior is set to...

Top Salon Brands Eye Hot Market.
August 26, 2011... Byline: ANDREA NAGEL Top Salon Brands Eye Hot Market The salon giants are looking to capitalize on the Brazilian Blowout hair-straightening controversy. Bumble and bumble, the EstA[c]e Lauder Cos. Inc.-owned brand, and L'OrA[c]al...

In WWD Today.
August 26, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Amazon's Local Strategy*****PAGE 2 E-COMMERCE: Amazon has launched local deals in New York as part of an expansion of its business model. Ullman's $15M Package*****PAGE 2 FINANCIAL: Myron E. "Mike" Ullman 3rd will...

Amazon Grows Local Deal Footprint.
August 26, 2011... Byline: VICKI M. YOUNG Amazon Grows Local Deal Footprint Amazon.com has expanded its local deals marketplace to New York City, and in the coming months will include offers on affiliated Web sites, such as $80 worth of goods at a 50 percent...

Signet Profits Jump 71%.
August 26, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Signet Profits Jump 71% Signet Jewelers Ltd. was able to offset steeper gold and silver costs with higher prices, which helped the midtier jeweler beat Wall Street estimates and boost second-quarter profits by...

Penney's Ullman Gets $15 Million Exit Package.(Myron E. Ullman)(J.C. Penney Corporation Inc)(Brief article)
August 26, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK Penney's Ullman Gets $15 Million Exit Package Myron E. "Mike" Ullman 3rd, the chief executive officer at J.C. Penney Co. Inc. who is set to hand over the reins to Apple retail guru Ron Johnson in February, is leaving...

Sectors In This Issue.
August 26, 2011... SECTORS IN THIS ISSUE BEAUTY*****1,58 INTERNET*****2 FINANCIAL*****2 RETAIL*****2,4,12 WEST COAST*****4 FASHION*****4,11 EYE*****9,10 MEDIA*****9,11

Today On WWD.COM.
August 26, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM EYE: See more pictures from the Band of Outsiders and Net-a-porter movie night at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and of The Dunes Rehab Center in the Hamptons at WWD.com/eye. FASHION: See Resort 2012 Trend: Rainbow...

Daily Quote.
August 26, 2011... DAILY QUOTE I love being around all the people. It's very busy. RAFAEL NADAL ON NEW YORK CITY. PAGE 10.

Calif. Economy Continues To Struggle.(Statistical data)
August 26, 2011... Byline: JOANNA RAMEY Calif. Economy Continues to Struggle SAN FRANCISCO The state of California, with the nation's largest economy and retail market, is gradually recovering from the recession, although its on-again-off-again...

Rees Makes Move From Burberry To Ben Sherman.(Adrian Ward Rees)
August 26, 2011... Byline: ARNOLD J. KARR Rees Makes Move From Burberry to Ben Sherman Adrian Ward Rees, most recently director of men's wear at Burberry, has joined Ben Sherman Group as senior vice president of merchandising and commercial director, a new...

Brown's Plan Could Help Apparel Sector.(Jerry Brown)
August 26, 2011... Byline: JOANNA RAMEY Brown's Plan Could Help Apparel Sector SAN FRANCISCO Addressing California's high 12 percent unemployment rate that's curbing economic growth, Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday proposed a plan to create more jobs...

Manolo Blahnik Partners With Plange.(Mimi Plange)(Brief article)
August 26, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Manolo Blahnik Partners With Plange Manolo Blahnik has teamed with Mimi Plange to create two pairs of custom shoes that will debut at Plange's New York Fashion Week show on Sept. 7 at the Asia Society. ...

Dior Updates Diorskin Forever, J'adore.(Christian Dior S.A.)
August 26, 2011... Byline: JENNIFER WEIL Dior Updates Diorskin Forever, J'adore PARIS Parfums Christian Dior is poised to introduce new versions of its Diorskin Forever foundation and J'adore eau de toilette. Forever, which was launched in 2007 and is...

Chuck Rubin: Ulta's New Master Builder.(Interview)
August 26, 2011... Byline: MOLLY PRIOR Chuck Rubin: Ulta's New Master Builder One year into his post as chief executive officer of the beauty emporium Ulta, Chuck Rubin is thinking big, as in really big. The ceo plans to more than double Ulta's door count...

Specific Beauty Launches Ethnic Skin Care.(Brief article)
August 26, 2011... Byline: by Faye Brookman Specific Beauty Launches Ethnic Skin Care NEW YORK Armed with demographic studies and real point of sale data, major mass merchants are tweaking merchandise assortments to serve the varying complexions of...

WWD Style.
August 26, 2011... WWD STYLE Nothing But Nadal Hundreds of fans shouted "Rafa, Rafa" as tennis champion Rafael Nadal made a personal appearance at Macy's Herald Square Thursday for Armani Jeans although some were disappointed he kept his shirt on. For more,...

Memo Pad.
August 26, 2011... MEMO PAD KARDASHIAN'S A HIT: Kim Kardashian and her over-the-top wedding to New Jersey Nets player Kris Humphries easily beat out the last celebrity wedding cover story to break on people.com (the marriage of Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth ),...

The Hamptons Gets A Dry Dock.(The Dunes East Hampton)
August 26, 2011... Byline: MATTHEW LYNCH The Hamptons Gets a Dry Dock The house at the end of the private drive could be any other posh vacation home in East Hampton. There's the tennis court out back, the pool, the hot tub, a kitchen stocked with organic...

Graveyard Shift.(Hollywood Forever cemetery )(Brief article)
August 26, 2011... Byline: ANNE RILEY-KATZ Graveyard Shift Nothing battles midweek blues like movie night particularly one shown at the Hollywood Forever cemetery in Los Angeles. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden were among those who turned out to watch a...

Showing Rafa Some Love.
August 26, 2011... Byline: ROSEMARY FEITELBERG Showing Rafa Some Love Behind the baseline, Rafael Nadal is known to be a tenacious competitor, but at Macy's Armani Jeans shop Thursday night, he was all charm. The 10-time Grand Slam winner smiled broadly...