WWD articles from December 2009, page 2

WWD archives from December 2009

Weekly Stocks.(Statistical data)
December 28, 2009... WEEKLY STOCKS 52-WEEK***************VOLUME*****AMT High*****Low*****Companies*****P/E**********Last*****Change 42.31*****16.95*****Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)*****147.0*****4454083*****35.10*****0.37 17.69*****8.50*****Acadia...

WWD THURSDAY.
December 24, 2009... WWD THURSDAY Sportswear/Men's Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 24, 2009 For more, see WWD.com. CAPTION(S): First Resort With longer full-price staying power, resort is becoming a more...

Heading Into Overtime: Stores Eye Post-Holiday To Bolster Bottom Line.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
December 24, 2009... Byline: David Moin With contributions from Anne Riley-Katz, Cate Corcoran and Sharon Edelson Heading Into Overtime: Stores Eye Post-Holiday To Bolster Bottom Line The gifts haven't been opened yet, but retailers who kept a lid on...

Valentino Debt Repurchase Confirmed.(Financial report)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Luisa Zargani Valentino Debt Repurchase Confirmed MILAN Shareholders of Red & Black Lux Sarl, led by private equity group Permira and the Marzotto family, owners of Valentino Fashion Group SpA, said Wednesday they have...

Senate Paves Way for Trade Pact Extensions
December 24, 2009... Byline: Liza Casabona Senate Paves Way for Trade Pact Extensions WASHINGTON The Senate renewed two trade preference programs Tuesday night that were set to expire at the end of the year. The unanimous voice vote paved the way for a...

WWD THURSDAY: Sportswear/Men's.
December 24, 2009... WWD THURSDAY Sportswear/Men's FASHION 6*****For resort, designers showcased a perfect blend of rich bohemian and casual elegance that underscored an overall feeling of escapism. GENERAL 1*****Retailers who kept a lid on...

Daily Quote.
December 24, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "Looking back on all that's happened, we can say this really helped us all become better retailers and more realistic about what we do." Ron Frasch, vice chairman and chief merchandising officer of Saks Fifth Avenue on the...

Today On WWD.COM.
December 24, 2009... TODAY ON WWD.COM More images from Kookai Additional images from Kartell and Ralph Lauren Beauty Radar: Dec. 24 Online this weekend: Week in Review and Story of the Week CAPTION(S): A look from Kookai.

Missoni Unveils 4 Capsule Lines.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Alessandra Ilari Missoni Unveils 4 Capsule Lines MILAN Tired of counterfeiters exploiting the house's iconic patterns, starting with pre-fall, Angela Missoni introduced four capsule collections dedicated to zigzags, space-dyed...

Arnold Pushes The Limit.(Jodi Arnold )(Brief article)
December 24, 2009... Arnold Pushes the Limit Designer Jodi Arnold applied her signature arts-and-crafts style to mixable separates and sensible dresses in her first collection for spring at The Limited. "There are some great design elements here that The...

Claire's Ups European Effort.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Nina Jones Claire's Ups European Effort Claire's Stores Inc.'s european preSident, Kenny Wilson, wants to make the jewelry and accessories retailer's products as relevant to girls of 18 as they are to those of eight. Wilson said...

Kookai Looks Back To Move Ahead.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Nina Jones Kookai Looks Back to Move Ahead Kookai, the french contemporary label, is taking a fresh turn. After repositioning in France over the last three years to appeal to a more sophisticated customer, the 16-year-old...

Fashion Scoops.(Kohl's Corp., Nordstrom Inc. and Polo/Ralph Lauren Retail Corp.)(Brema creative director Roberto Menichetti )
December 24, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS THEY'LL TAKE MANHATTAN, MAYBE: Kohl's Corp. appears to be cooling its interest in 1775 Broadway, a site it has eyed for months as its first Manhattan unit, two real estate sources said this week. "They've scrapped...

Luxe Heat.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Alex Badia PHOTOS BY DANIEL GARRIGA Luxe Heat For resort, designers showcased the perfect blend of rich bohemian and casual elegance that underscored an overall feeling of escapism. Textured linen pants, suede jackets and chunky...

Pre-Spring Gaining Importance.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri Pre-spring Gaining Importance Resort, early spring, pre-collection the description may vary, but one thing is clear: The season known most often in men's wear as pre-spring is increasingly becoming a major cash...

Denim Industry Facing Challenges On Sustainability Efforts.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Khanh T.L. Tran Denim Industry Facing Challenges on Sustainability Efforts LONG BEACH, Calif. Denim manufacturers, designers and retailers said their efforts to push innovation and promote sustainability are being hampered by a...

Citizens Of Humanity Taps Retail Exec.(Amy Williams)(Adriano Goldschmied)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Ross Tucker Citizens of Humanity Taps Retail Exec Premium denim label citizens of humanity is beefing up its executive ranks. Company founder Jerome Dahan and his partner, denim industry legend Adriano Goldschmied, have added...

A Trio Of Lines For The Contemporary Clique.(Saks Inc.)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg and Julee Kaplan A Trio of Lines for the Contemporary Clique New brands will blossom in the contemporary sportswear segment next year, ranging from an exclusive line at Saks Fifth Avenue to an eco-friendly knit...

Luxury Carpool.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Suzanne Blecher Luxury Carpool Top prices for historic cars sold in the last 18 months. The HAGI, or Historic Automobile Group Top Index, is a portfolio of indices that measure car values, which among collectors seem immune to...

Alpha H Making Move Into The U.S. And Japan.(Brief article)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Brid Costello Alpha H Making Move Into the U.S. and Japan LONDON Alpha H is cranking up its international launch plans. The Australian skin care brand is planning to make its debut in the U.S. and Japan in 2010. ...

Survey Sees Thriftiness Continuing.(Brief article)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Arnold J. Karr Survey Sees Thriftiness Continuing American consumers will maintain and even intensify their focus on thrift in 2010, and their frugality is expected to reduce cosmetics purchases by women by nearly 9 percent. ...

Memo Pad.(Elle)(Zadig and Voltaire's contract with Josephine de la Baume)(Stetson has revamped its website)
December 24, 2009... MEMO PAD TWIT WITS: With texting, Twitter and Facebook, editors have more options than ever to stay plugged in during the holidays, whether they are visiting Harbour Island (where InStyle's Ariel Foxman will be), in Utah (where Glamour's...

Web Site Lets Customers Custom Design Their Bags.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Cate T. Corcoran Web Site Lets Customers Custom Design Their Bags Web store laudividni.com was started on the premise that consumers want to get in on the fun of designing their own handbags. Founders Laura Kofoid and Grace...

Finish Line Posts $6.6M Profit In Qtr.(Financial report)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad Finish Line Posts $6.6M Profit in Qtr. Shares of the Finish Line Inc. jumped almost 9 percent Wednesday as inventory and cost controls combined with a one-time tax gain to allow the athletic shoe and apparel...

Revlon Execs Sued Over Share Exchange.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Evan Clark Revlon Execs Sued Over Share Exchange A Revlon Inc. Investor Who traded in his common stock for preferred shares and missed out on the firm's October rally has filed a suit seeking class-action status against chairman...

In Brief.(retail shipments)(Brief article)
December 24, 2009... IN BRIEF CARGO VOLUME SEEN HEAVIER: Import cargo volume at major U.S. retail container ports is expected to increase year-over-year for the first time in more than two years during the early months of 2010, according to a Port Tracker report...

Retail Stocks, Broader Market See Slight Gains.(Quiksilver Inc. and Zale Corp.)
December 24, 2009... Byline: Arnold J. Karr Retail Stocks, Broader Market See Slight Gains Retail stocks managed their fourth advance in as many trading sessions Wednesday, following the overall market higher despite a disappointing housing report. The...

Kartell Bringing Industrial Design Looks To Milan Windows.
December 24, 2009... Byline: Alessandra Ilari Kartell Bringing Industrial Design Looks to Milan Windows MILAN Kartell, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, is known for elevating plastic from cheap to groovy with fruit-salad-colored pieces designed...

WWD WEDNESDAY.
December 23, 2009... WWD WEDNESDAY Sportswear Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 23, 2009 CAPTION(S): Dream Weaver Tribal references are prominent throughout the summer season, ranging from flowing shapes and...

Playing Percentages: Vegas, Luxe Brands Bet On $8.5B CityCenter.
December 23, 2009... Byline: Anne Riley-Katz Playing Percentages: Vegas, Luxe Brands Bet On $8.5B CityCenter LAS VEGAS This city has doubled down on luxury with the opening of the $8.5 billion CityCenter megadevelopment, but it could be a long time before...

Iconix Expands Reach Into Europe.(Iconix Brand Group Inc.)(Iconix Europe)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Matthew Lynch Iconix Expands Reach Into Europe Iconix brand group Inc. has set its sights across the Atlantic. In a move to increase the brand management firm's international reach, the company said Tuesday it is launching...

Retailers Coping With Snow In Italy.
December 23, 2009... Byline: Alessandra Ilari With contributions from Alessandra Turra, Milan, and Nina Jones, London Retailers Coping With Snow in Italy MILAN Mother Nature has extended her holiday shopping challenges to Italy. After a weekend storm...

WWD WEDNESDAY: Sportswear.
December 23, 2009... WWD WEDNESDAY Sportswear FASHION 6*****Designers indulge their tribal fantasies for summer with the California desert serving as a backdrop for moody prints and fluid fabrics. GENERAL 1*****Las Vegas has doubled down on luxury...

Daily Quote.
December 23, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "Vegas has never had anything like this." Frank Visconti, MGM Mirage president of retail, on the $8.5 billion CityCenter. Page one.

Today On WWD.COM.
December 23, 2009... TODAY ON WWD.COM Back in Time: Mikhail Baryshnikov's production of "The Nutcracker" More images of the CityCenter shopping complex, snow in northern Italy, Carolina Herrera's new store in Moscow and the Gareth Pugh Mercedes designs ...

Herrera Opens At Tsum.(Carolina Herrera Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Olga Zaretskaya Herrera Opens at Tsum MOSCOW Amid the holiday shopping tumult, Carolina Herrera arrived here Thursday to open her first boutique in Tsum, the downtown department store. New shopping habits spawned by the...

Fashion Scoops.(Centenary Gala )
December 23, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS HAVING A BALL: The Centenary Gala of the Russian Ballets took place in Monaco on Sunday. The event, sponsored by Chanel, drew a star-studded crowd including Karl Lagerfeld; Caroline, Princess of Hanover ; her daughter,...

Round Two For Jil Sander At Uniqlo.(Fast Retailing Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Kelly Wetherille Round Two for Jil Sander at Uniqlo TOKYO Uniqlo unveiled a preview on Tuesday of its spring-summer +J collection, designed by Jil Sander. The collection, which includes about 60 pieces for women and 60 for...

Girls And Boys Of Winter.
December 23, 2009... Girls and Boys of WINTER The season might be chilly, but these up-and-comers have hot projects coming out. MARGARETH MADE Director Giuseppe Tornatore took a risk when he hand-picked former model Margareth MadA[umlaut] to star in his...

Tribal Tales.
December 23, 2009... Byline: LEILA BABOI PHOTOS BY LUKE GILFORD TRIBAL TALES DESIGNERS INDULGE THEIR TRIBAL FANTASIES FOR SUMMER WITH THE CALIFORNIA DESERT SERVING AS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR MOODY PRINTS AND FABRICS THAT MOVE. CAPTION(S): Zoran Dobric's...

Q&A: Garance Dore.(Interview)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Katya Foreman Q&A GARANCE DORE PARIS For brands trying to decipher social media, star bloggers are seen as having the Midas touch. Three years after launching her namesake blog, Garance DorA[c], a Paris-based...

Engaging Technology Key For Luxe Players.
December 23, 2009... Byline: Cate T. Corcoran Engaging Technology Key for Luxe Players NEW YORK Luxury brands must take their marketing models to another level by using technology to reach across the Internet to engage their customers wherever they are. ...

Memo Pad.(Le Tigre's new billboard)(Daimler-Benz AG's partnership with Nick Knight )
December 23, 2009... MEMO PAD MORE CUTS: AOL has finalized plans to eliminate a third of its employee base through voluntary and involuntary layoffs, according to a filing late Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, which has 7,000...

Australia's Inika Expands Offer, Revamps Products, Packaging.(Brief article)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Hardeep Chohan Australia's Inika Expands Offer, Revamps Products, Packaging LONDON Inika, the natural cosmetics brand from Down Under, is shaking up its offering. Following a July merger with Australian organic skin care...

Danica Patrick Inks Scent License.(deal with SA Fragrances)(Brief article)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Matthew W. Evans Danica Patrick Inks Scent License Professional race car driver Danica Patrick has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Boston-based fragrance marketer SA Fragrances that calls for the mid-March launch of a...

Cavalli Renews Eyewear Pact With Marcolin.(Roberto Cavalli )(Brief article)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Luisa Zargani Cavalli Renews Eyewear Pact With Marcolin MILAN Roberto Cavalli and Italian eyewear maker Marcolin SpA said Monday they have renewed the license to globally produce and distribute sunglass and prescription frames...

Lacoste Takes Strides To Save Crocodile.
December 23, 2009... Byline: David Lipke Lacoste Takes Strides to Save Crocodile Sportswear maker Lacoste has committed to spend a half-million dollars over the next three years to help preserve an endangered species close to its corporate heart the...

Rosato Adds Massimo Macchi To Board.
December 23, 2009... Byline: Alessandra Ilari Rosato Adds Massimo Macchi to Board MILAN Massimo Macchi, former executive at Bulgari, Gucci Group and Gianfranco FerrA[c], has joined the board of Rosato Srl, a high-end Italian jewelry firm, as part of a...

Equinox Fitness Club To Start Apparel Line.(AnnTaylor Inc., Cygne Designs Inc. and Equinox Fitness Clubs)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad Equinox Fitness Club To Start Apparel Line The equinox fitness club is launching its first private label apparel offering, called Orange, as it seeks to be a lifestyle brand. The new organic collection is...

Retail Stocks Rise Despite GDP Report.(Gross domestic product)
December 23, 2009... Byline: Liza Casabona and Evan Clark Retail Stocks Rise Despite GDP Report Retail stocks hit a 52-week high Tuesday despite a report from the U.S. Commerce Department that third-quarter economic growth was not as strong as anticipated. ...

In Brief.(Macy's Inc.)(Brief article)
December 23, 2009... IN BRIEF MACY'S HOLIDAY HOURS: Macy's is keeping 12 stores open around the clock until 6 p.m. Thursday. It's the fourth consecutive year that Macy's has pulled all-nighters at select locations, indicating that increased sales through extended...

Fitness Brand Track & Field Plans U.S. Push.
December 23, 2009... Byline: Sharon Edelson Fitness Brand Track & Field Plans U.S. Push Track & Field, a high-end fitness and life-style apparel brand with 36 stores in Brazil, wants to tap into the $30 billion U.S. fitness industry. The company,...

WWD TUESDAY.
December 22, 2009... WWD TUESDAY Ready-to-Wear/Textiles Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 22, 2009 FINANCIAL: Retail stocks gain 1.7 percent, page 14. CAPTION(S): Rain Day Tailored coats with haberdashery...

Retailers Digging Out In Last-Minute Push To Recoup Lost Sales.
December 22, 2009... Byline: David Moin With contributions from Holly Haber, Sharon Edelson, Vicki M. Young and Liza Casabona Retailers Digging Out In Last-Minute Push To Recoup Lost Sales Retailers have no illusions about miracles in the final stretch of a...

HermA[umlaut]s To Back Brand In China.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Weil HermA[umlaut]s to Back Brand in China PARIS In a bold move, HermA[umlaut]s International is backing a new brand in China that is set to launch for spring. The luxury firm has taken a majority stake in a...

Uniqlo Revs Up Expansion In Europe.(Fast Retailing Company Ltd.)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Weil Uniqlo Revs Up Expansion in Europe The pace of Uniqlo's European expansion is at a gallop. The Japanese fast-fashion brand will launch its first location in Moscow in April. In central Paris, where Uniqlo...

WWD TUESDAY: Ready-To-Wear/Textiles.(Brief article)
December 22, 2009... WWD TUESDAY Ready-to-Wear/Textiles FASHION 6*****Like a diamond, the classic beige trenchcoat is forever, yet designers are adding lots of gentle, fresh shapes and a bevy of brights. GENERAL 1*****In the final stretch of what's...

Daily Quote.
December 22, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "The realization is that for a smaller brand, it's going to be a very challenging time even beyond 2010." Julia Hansen, chief executive officer, Phi, which is shutting down.

Correction.(Correction notice)
December 22, 2009... CORRECTION Daisy Fellowes was pictured in a story on page 5, Monday. The caption was incorrect.

Today On WWD.COM.
December 22, 2009... TODAY ON WWD.COM More images from Phi's last collection Additional images of New York City holiday shopping Global breaking news Daily stock prices CAPTION(S): A Phi spring ready-to-wear look.

Phi Brand To Shutter In January.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Marc Karimzadeh Phi Brand to Shutter in January Phi, the critically acclaimed sportswear label founded by Susan Dell in 2003, is closing, another victim of the recession. The collection developed a cult following in the New York...

Beirut Attracts ChloA[c], Christian Dior.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Emilie Marsh and Tina Isaac Beirut Attracts ChloA[c], Christian Dior With Christian Dior and Chloe opening boutiques in Beirut last week and other labels that may follow in 2010 the Lebanese capital is becoming a hot retail pocket...

Gabriella Forte To Depart Dolce & Gabbana.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Alessandra Ilari and Rosemary Feitelberg Gabriella Forte to Depart Dolce & Gabbana MILAN Dolce & Gabbana and Gabriella Forte are parting ways, effective Jan. 1. Forte, who joined the fashion powerhouse in 2002 as...

Rainbow Bright.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Bobbi Queen PHOTOS BY GEORGE CHINSEE rainbow bright Like a diamond, the classic beige trenchcoat is forever. Yet designers are adding lots of gentle fresh shapes and a bevy of brights. CAPTION(S): Nautica's nylon jacket over...

Neck And Neck.(Brief article)
December 22, 2009... Neck and Neck The bigger and odder the better. That's clearly the motto du jour among a certain set when it comes to accessorizing their necklines. Not content to merely decorate their dA[c]colletage with a simple sprinkling of diamonds,...

Eye Scoop.(Anthony Marshall )
December 22, 2009... EYE SCOOP The name astor is associated with many things: The famous "Four Hundred" that made up old New York society; the St. Regis and Waldorf-Astoria hotels; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the New York Public Library. But not state...

Asia-Pacific At The Fore As Engagement On Trade Begins.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Liza Casabona and Kristi Ellis Asia-Pacific at the Fore as Engagement on Trade Begins WASHINGTON The domestic apparel and textile industry has gotten its first clear signals the Obama administration will pursue a more active...

Canadian Firms Look Beyond U.S.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Brian Dunn Canadian Firms Look Beyond U.S. MONTREAL Canadian apparel manufacturers are being encouraged to look at new opportunities overseas because of the volatility of the U.S. economy. The U.S. accounted for 85 percent...

Outsourcing On Rise As Stores Cut Costs.(Winston Retail Solu)(Silver Jeans)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Brenner Thomas Outsourcing on Rise as Stores Cut Costs Outsourcing doesn't only take place in India it's also happening at the local mall. Apparel companies are increasingly looking to third parties to help stock, merchandise...

Retail Groups Lose Initiative as Senate Health Bill Vote Nears
December 22, 2009... Byline: Kristi Ellis and Liza Casabona Retail Groups Lose Initiative as Senate Health Bill Vote Nears WASHINGTON Retail groups appear to have lost the battle for fewer government mandates in landmark health care legislation that is...

Falic Fashion Group To Launch Eva By Eva Longoria Scent.
December 22, 2009... Byline: Matthew W. Evans Falic Fashion Group to Launch Eva by Eva Longoria Scent Eva Longoria Parker, the actress and L'oreal Paris front woman, has delved deeper into beauty with a signature women's scent, called Eva by Eva Longoria. ...

Walgreen Profits Up 19% In 1st Qtr.(Financial report)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Matthew W. Evans Walgreen Profits Up 19% in 1st Qtr. Walgreen Co. reported Monday its first-quarter profits rose 19 percent in the quarter ended Nov. 30. Net income rose to $489 million, or 49 cents a diluted share, from $408...

Memo Pad.(Conde Nast Publications Inc.)(Naomi Campbell)
December 22, 2009... MEMO PAD HERE COMES THE SUN: Following the holiday break, a trip to Florida will be in the near future for publishers at CondA[c] Nast. Earlier this year, the company took a year off from hosting its annual publishers meeting in sunny Florida...

Retail Stocks Rise 1.7 Percent.(Cygne Designs Inc., Inter Parfums Inc. and Zale Corp.)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Evan Clark With contributions from Arnold J. Karr Retail Stocks Rise 1.7 Percent Investors looked past the snow that blanketed the East Coast and pushed up retail stocks 1.7 percent Monday, the sector's second-strongest showing...

Macy's, Calvin Sued Over Chocolate Promo.(Brief article)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Matthew Lynch Macy's, Calvin Sued Over Chocolate Promo A federal judge halted a Macy's-Calvin Klein chocolate giveaway on Monday, granting an Oregon sweet shop's request for a restraining order. In a lawsuit filed Friday,...

Burlington Coat's Debt Upgraded By S&P.(Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp.)(Standard & Poor's Corp.)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Arnold J. Karr Burlington Coat's Debt Upgraded by S&P Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. won a ratings upgrade from Standard & Poor's based on its plan to reconfigure its $800 million asset-based credit facility. ...

Fashion Scoops.(Karl Lagerfeld)(Zara Phillips)(Piaget S.A.)
December 22, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS ALL DOLLED UP: Karl Lagerfeld is a recent supporter of the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation, whose goal is to promote access to culture, education and knowledge to fight social inequality. For Paris' high-end toy store, Au Nain...

Bluefly Gets $15M Boost From Rho Ventures Firm.(Brief article)
December 22, 2009... Byline: Cate T. Corcoran Bluefly Gets $15M Boost From Rho Ventures Firm Bluefly said Monday it will receive $15 million from Rho Ventures, giving the troubled company more working capital with which to buy inventory and acquire customers....

WWD MONDAY.(Brief article)
December 21, 2009... WWD MONDAY Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 21, 2009 CAPTION(S): Art Project The mix is the thing for spring, as accessories designers blend and splice mediums....

Plethora Of Pop-Ups: When Is There Too Much Of A Good Thing?
December 21, 2009... Byline: Sharon Edelson With contributions from Elena Berton, Katya Foreman, Nina Jones and Alessandra Ilari Plethora of Pop-ups: When Is There Too Much of a Good Thing? POP GOES THE SHOP. The hottest trend in retailing this year isn't...

Snow Challenges Northeast Retailers.(retailers christmas business)(Industry overview)
December 21, 2009... Byline: Vicki M. Young With contributions from Matthew Lynch and Liza Casabona Snow Challenges Northeast Retailers Retailers are expected to extend their shopping hours and step up promotions over the next few days in order to recoup some...

Loehmann's Lands Credit Deal With GE Capital.
December 21, 2009... Byline: David Moin Loehmann's Lands Credit Deal With GE Capital Loehmann's has secured a three-year, $35 million asset-based revolving credit facility with GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance. The deal, expected to be unveiled today,...

WWD MONDAY: Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear.(Oscar de la Renta Ltd. and L'Oreal Paris into licensing deal)(Cartier Inc. celebrates)(accessories trends)(Brief article)
December 21, 2009... WWD MONDAY Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear FASHION 6*****For spring, designers used mixed media to splice, patch together and apply materials for accessories that range from the pretty and feminine to tribal with an edge. GENERAL ...

Daily Quote.
December 21, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "Pop-up stores work if they reflect the brand, from merchandise to decor to location. They need to be an integral part of a brand's strategy, campaign and feel. They can be profitable, but in most cases are more about marketing."...