WWD articles from December 2009, page 7

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DTLR Collaborates With Clipse.(Downtown locker room)
December 8, 2009... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri DTLR Collaborates With Clipse Downtown locker room, or dtlr, is bolstering its relationship with the urban customer through its first collaboration with a musical act. Last month, hip-hop duo Clipse created the...

Ross Stores Promotes Executives.
December 8, 2009... Byline: David Moin Ross Stores Promotes Executives Ross Stores Inc., reorganizing its top management to gear up for growth and reward executives for strong performances this year, has unveiled a string of promotions. Barbara Rentler,...

Memo Pad.(Louis Vuitton S.A.)(The News Corporation Ltd.)(Akris)
December 8, 2009... MEMO PAD NEW FACE: After two campaigns featuring pop priestess Madonna , Louis Vuitton has gone all New Age in its spring-summer fashion advertising, complete with white doves, ferns and voluptuous model Lara Stone lounging seductively on the...

Lucci Launching Pilates Apparel On HSN.(Home Shopping Network )(Brief article)
December 8, 2009... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri Lucci Launching Pilates Apparel on HSN Daytime soap opera diva susan lucci is expanding her association with HSN. The Emmy award-winning actress has developed a collection of Pilates and fitness apparel that...

Bulgari Holds Charity Auction At Christie's.(Children Rewrite the Future)
December 8, 2009... Byline: Sophia Chabbott Bulgari Holds Charity Auction at Christie's Bulgari is closing its 125th anniversary year with a bang of a gavel, that is. Tonight, the Roman jewelry company will team up with Christie's in a benefit for the...

Clive Christian Opens At Fortnum & Mason.
December 8, 2009... Byline: Brid Costello and Pete Born Clive Christian Opens at Fortnum & Mason Clive Christian opened a counter in london's fortnum & Mason department store's accessories area Monday to showcase its collection of scarves and...

Fashion Scoops
December 8, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS PARSONS STARS: In April, Vera Wang and William K. Fung , group managing director of Li & Fung Ltd., will share the spotlight at Parsons The New School for Design's 2010 Fashion Benefit. The school named Wang and Fung as the...

WWD MONDAY.
December 7, 2009... WWD MONDAY Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 7, 2009 CAPTION(S): Well Red "Sexy by proportion" is the way Narciso Rodriguez describes his lineup of men's...

Blowing Hot, Then Not: Weak Economy Shakes L.A.'s Melrose Avenue.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Anne Riley-Katz Blowing Hot, Then Not: Weak Economy Shakes L.A.'s Melrose Avenue LOS ANGELES Melrose Avenue, once among the hottest retail and fashion strips, is feeling the chill of California's disastrous economy. The...

Dave McTague Leaves Liz Claiborne.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Evan Clark Dave McTague Leaves Liz Claiborne The changes keep coming for Liz Claiborne Inc.'s wholesale businesses. Dave McTague, executive vice president of the Partnered Brands division, left the company Friday. McTague is...

De Narp Named CEO At Harry Winston.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Sophia Chabbott De Narp Named CEO at Harry Winston Change is afoot at Harry Winston. FrA[c]dA[c]ric de Narp will take the reins from Thomas J. O'Neill, who is stepping down from his role as president and chief executive officer...

WWD MONDAY: Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear.
December 7, 2009... WWD MONDAY Accessories/Innerwear/Legwear FASHION 6*****Designers are going lean for pre-fall, using details such as soft draping, mixed fabrics and interesting prints for an artsy edge. GENERAL 1*****Melrose Avenue, once among the...

Daily Quote.
December 7, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "I know listening to actors complain about their jobs is a little dull. But I am exhausted." Cate Blanchett after her three-hour turn as Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire." Page 4.

Correction.(Correction notice)
December 7, 2009... CORRECTION Josh Sparks joined Thom Browne as chief executive officer in April. His start date was incorrect in a story on page 2, Friday.

Coming This Week.
December 7, 2009... COMING THIS WEEK TUESDAY: The Talbots Inc. reports third-quarter sales and earnings. WEDNESDAY: The Men's Wearhouse Inc. reports third-quarter sales and earnings. THURSDAY: The U.S. Commerce Department releases the October foreign trade...

Today On WWD.COM.
December 7, 2009... TODAY ON WWD.COM Trend Report: Graphic prints for Summer 2010 All the looks from pre-fall collections including Alexander Wang, D&G, Narciso Rodriguez, Rena Lange, Zac Posen and Zero + Maria Cornejo More images of the Art Basel, BAM...

Miu Miu Boosting Profile For U.S. Growth.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Anne Riley-Katz Miu Miu Boosting Profile for U.S. Growth Miu Miu is pumping up its U.S. profile despite the volatile economy, opening a second Southern California store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa last month featuring items...

Fashion Scoops.(Milan Men's Fashion Week)(Burberry Group PLC's Christopher Bailey to receive British Empire honor)(Gladys Perint Palmer )
December 7, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS CIAO MILANO: There's good news and bad news in the schedule for Milan Men's Fashion Week, released Friday by Italy's Camera della Moda. Pringle is making a runway comeback after a few years' absence. Alexander McQueen also...

Beach Boys.
December 7, 2009... Beach Boys The era of the 30-minute hold on a painting at Art Basel Miami Beach might be over, but dealers were still ringing up sales during the annual art fair, which officially kicked off Wednesday. "I think the spirit is very good...

A Simple Plan.
December 7, 2009... A Simple Plan Designers are going lean for pre-fall, and details such as soft draping, mixed fabrics and interesting prints add an artsy edge to these simple shapes. For more pre-fall looks, see WWD.com. CAPTION(S): Alexander Wang ...

Roland Mouret To Launch Men's Wear Collection.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Holly Haber Roland Mouret to Launch Men's Wear Collection Roland Mouret wants to dress the partners of his clientele. And himself. The designer will introduce a 15-piece men's collection of tailored clothing and separates in...

Intimacy To Open Ninth Unit, Second In N.Y.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Holly Haber Intimacy to Open Ninth Unit, Second in N.Y. Intimacy, an eight-store chain specializing in bra fitting, plans to open its second store in Manhattan on Dec. 18, said Susan Nethero, founder and chief executive officer. ...

Invista's Seamless Elegance, High-Tech Luxe.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Karyn Monget Invista's Seamless Elegance, High-Tech Luxe Innovation was the overriding message for the Invista Fashion Trend Watch 2010 workshop for intimates, which runs through Dec. 18. Staged at the Invista offices at 1430...

Sugar Lilie Blossoms In L.A.(Brief article)
December 7, 2009... Byline: Kristin Studeman Sugar Lilie Blossoms in L.A. LOS ANGELES Sugar Lilie Dessous Prives, a new lingerie boutique on West Third Street here, features hard-to-find brands and lingerie items. The elegant, 1,100-square-foot store,...

Macy's Signs Exclusive Sunglass Hut Deal.(contract with Luxottica S.p.A.)
December 7, 2009... Byline: Caroline Tell Macy's Signs Exclusive Sunglass Hut Deal Luxottica Group has signed an agreement with Macy's Inc. for its Sunglass Hut unit to serve as the sole operator of the retailer's in-store sunglass departments. Macy's will be...

Bulgari Goes Big In San Francisco.(Brief article)
December 7, 2009... Byline: Joanna Ramey Bulgari Goes Big in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO Bulgari just got a lot bigger here. The Italian luxury jeweler moved into a 13,000-square-foot store last month the largest among Bulgari's 15 U.S. locations....

Festive Outlook For Holiday Legwear.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Caroline Tell Festive Outlook for Holiday Legwear The legwear industry is looking to have some holiday cheer. Based on early holiday sales, hosiery manufacturers are anticipating a strong finish to the fourth quarter at retail....

An Intimate Affair.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Venessa Lau An Intimate Affair It was business as usual at Gen Art's Styles International Design Competition on Wednesday night. Twenty-five finalists competed once again for top honors in categories of accessories, men's wear,...

L'OrA[c]al Mum On Bettencourt Gift Reports.(Brief article)
December 7, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Weil L'OrA[c]al Mum on Bettencourt Gift Reports PARIS L'OrA[c]al on Sunday had no comment about press reports swirling in France over the weekend that photographer FranAs.ois-Marie Banier is not the only person to...

Memo Pad.
December 7, 2009... MEMO PAD MAIL CALL: Rue du Mail is not only the name of Martine Sitbon 's collection it's also fast becoming a hot street for fashion businesses in Paris. American public relations firm KCD, which opened a Paris branch in 2000, just moved to...

Gucci Makes Strides In India Market.(Gucci Guccio S.p.A.)(Brief article)
December 7, 2009... Byline: Luisa Zargani Gucci Makes Strides in India Market MILAN Gucci is entering the Indian market directly. The luxury goods company has signed a venture with entrepreneurs Reena and Ashok Wadhwa and holds a 51 percent stake in...

Calvin Klein Set For Showcase In Seoul.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Rosemary Feitelberg Calvin Klein Set for Showcase in Seoul Calvin Klein Collection is about to make a major fashion statement in Seoul, with the help of two art insiders. The spring women's and men's lines will be showcased...

Saks Restates Net With Tax Benefit.(Financial report)(Brief article)
December 7, 2009... Byline: Vicki M. Young Saks Restates Net With Tax Benefit Saks Inc. on Friday restated third-quarter earnings for the period ended Oct. 31 due to the reclassification of a tax reserve. The retailer said the $4.4 million tax reserve it...

Retailers Add Jobs In Nov.
December 7, 2009... Byline: Kristi Ellis Retailers Add Jobs in Nov. WASHINGTON Retailers increased payrolls in November in anticipation of the holiday shopping season as the U.S. unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly and employers cut the fewest jobs...

Weekly Stocks.(Statistical data)
December 7, 2009... WEEKLY STOCKS 52-WEEK***************VOLUME*****AMT High*****Low*****Companies*****P/E**********Last*****Change 42.31*****16.00*****Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)*****166.2*****35338848*****36.13*****-3.84 17.69*****8.50*****Acadia...

WWD FRIDAY.
December 4, 2009... WWD FRIDAY Beauty Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 4, 2009 CAPTION(S): Shanghai Chanel Karl Lagerfeld's pre-fall Chanel collection floated on by Thursday night on a 500-ton, 280-foot-long...

No Feast In November: Comp-Store Sales Fall Even With Black Friday.(Statistical data)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Alexandra Steigrad No Feast in November: Comp-Store Sales Fall Even With Black Friday Black friday couldn't take the blues out of November. Retailers reporting same-store sales for the month Thursday generally had increases for...

LancA[acute accent]me Inks Deal With Julia Roberts.
December 4, 2009... Byline: Julie Naughton LancA[acute accent]me Inks Deal With Julia Roberts Pretty Woman has succumbed to the charms of the beauty industry: Julia Roberts, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, has been tapped as the "global ambassadress" for...

Perrin Named CEO At Cartier North America.(Brief article)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Sophia Chabbott Perrin Named CEO at Cartier North America Emmanuel Perrin has been named president and chief executive officer of Cartier North America, succeeding FrA[c]dA[c]ric de Narp, who has resigned. Perrin was most...

Thom Browne Sells Majority Stake To Cross.
December 4, 2009... Byline: Amanda Kaiser and Jean Scheidnes Thom Browne Sells Majority Stake to Cross THOM BROWNE HAS A NEW OWNER. Japan's Cross Company has raised its stake in Thom Browne to 67 percent as the New York-based designer reverses his...

WWD FRIDAY: Beauty.
December 4, 2009... WWD FRIDAY Beauty FASHION 6*****Karl Lagerfeld used the dramatic Huangpu River in Shanghai as a backdrop for his pre-fall collection show on Thursday. GENERAL 1*****Retailers reported gains for the Thanksgiving weekend, but they...

Daily Quote.
December 4, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "In the end, Americans like to shop. I think that in most downturn cycles that comes back quickly, but this will take more time....Unless we have 4 to 5 percent growth in the next few years, all bets are off." Bryan Eshelman,...

Today On WWD.COM.
December 4, 2009... TODAY ON WWD.COM All the looks from the pre-fall collections of Chanel, Michael Kors and Diane von Furstenberg Beauty Roundup: December 4, 2009 WWD The Conversation: What does the future hold for department stores? From WWDBlog:...

Shanghai Chanel.
December 4, 2009... Byline: Sarah Haight Shanghai Chanel s Following his spectacles on the great Wall and Along the canals of Venice, Karl Lagerfeld on Thursday night used the Huangpu River and the neon-lit skyline of Shanghai as the dramatic setting for...

Party Line.
December 4, 2009... PARTY LINE Anything goes for pre-fall, as designers focus on seasonless dressing. Inspired by Newton's law Helmut Newton, that is Michael Kors sent out strong feminine looks with architectural ruffles, sculptural drapings and graphic...

Coty, Bottega Veneta Ink Scent Deal
December 4, 2009... Byline: Julie Naughton Coty, Bottega Veneta Ink Scent Deal Coty's got a new license in the bag: the company has inked a deal with Bottega Veneta to create, develop and produce fragrances. The first products are expected in 2011. "A...

Morris Profumi, Selective Beauty To Merge.
December 4, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Weil Morris Profumi, Selective Beauty to Merge PARIS Morris Profumi and Selective Beauty have strong synergies, according to Enrico Ceccato, chief executive officer of the beauty companies, which are wholly owned by...

Oriens: A New Jewel For Van Cleef & Arpels.(Inter Parfums S.A.)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Weil Oriens: A New Jewel For Van Cleef & Arpels PARIS This spring, Oriens, Van Cleef & Arpels' latest women's scent, will launch the high-end jewelry brand into a new fragrance family. Symrise perfumer...

Elemis To Mark 20th Anniversary.
December 4, 2009... Byline: Brid Costello Elemis to Mark 20th Anniversary LONDON Elemis is gearing up to fete its 20th anniversary in style next year. The treatment brand based here, which is owned by Steiner Leisure, has lined up a plethora of...

Ulta Profit Surges 68.6 Percent.(Ulta Salon, Cosmetics and Fragrance Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Molly Prior Ulta Profit Surges 68.6 Percent Ulta salon, cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. posted third-quarter earnings growth of 68.6 percent, a sign that the beauty retailer's strategy of selling mass and prestige brands under one...

Tech Plus Natural Describes Maybelline's 2010.(Maybelline New York)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Andrea Nagel Tech Plus Natural Describes Maybelline's 2010 Maybelline New York-Garnier is looking to keep it natural next year natural being the defining characteristic from its closest skin and hair care competitors, such as Olay,...

Yes To Taps Clorox Exec For CEO Post.(Ido Leffler)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Molly Prior Yes To Taps Clorox Exec For CEO Post Ido Leffler, the founder of Yes To Inc., is passing the carrot. Leffler, who created the plucky, naturally positioned personal care range Yes to Carrots three years ago, has...

Mass Retailers Rush Into Yule With Promotions.(Rite Aid Corp)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc)
December 4, 2009... Byline: by Faye Brookman Mass Retailers Rush Into Yule With Promotions NEW YORK Maybe there really is a Santa Claus. Mass marketers are buoyed this holiday season by stores that are already busier than expected. Also, drugstore...

Sexy Hair Line Hones Offerings For Hairstylists.
December 4, 2009... Byline: Rachel Brown Sexy Hair Line Hones Offerings for Hairstylists There can be too much sexy sometimes. Under the leadership of Karl-Heinz Pitsch, who became president and chief executive officer in April, Sexy Hair Concepts has cut...

Memo Pad.(Christian Dior S.A's contract with David Lynch)(National Geographic Adventure)(resignation of Scott Currie from Kenneth Cole Inc.)
December 4, 2009... MEMO PAD BUND VELVET: Christian Dior is said to have tapped filmmaker David Lynch to direct the next installment of its Lady Dior saga. According to sources, Marion Cotillard and John Galliano are in Shanghai this week to film the minimovie,...

Photographer Sam Haskins, 83.(Obituary)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Amy Wicks Photographer Sam Haskins, 83 Sam Haskins, best known for his nude photography and "Cowboy Kate," died last Thursday in his home in Bowral, Australia. He was 83. Haskins' son Ludwig said his father had become depressed...

Wal-Mart To Pay Mass. Workers $40M.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Matthew Lynch With contributions from Sharon Edelson Wal-Mart to Pay Mass. Workers $40M Wal-mart stores Inc. continued its recent effort to reconcile outstanding wage-and-hour lawsuits Wednesday when it agreed to a $40 million...

USA-ITA Headquarters Moving To D.C.(United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel appoints Julia Hughes)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Kristi Ellis USA-ITA Headquarters Moving to D.C. WASHINGTON The U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel is shifting its focus from New York to Washington under new leadership as importers ratchet up the pressure...

Belk Sees Profit In Third Quarter.(Financial report)(Brief article)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Evan Clark Belk Sees Profit in Third Quarter Lower expenses helped push Belk Inc. to a third-quarter profit, and chairman and chief executive officer Tim Belk described the operating environment as "stabilized" because of improved...

Pringle Set For Runway Show, Retail Ventures.(Pringle of Scotland)(Brief article)
December 4, 2009... Byline: Samantha Conti Pringle Set for Runway Show, Retail Ventures LONDON Pringle of Scotland is raising its profile with a return to the Milan men's runways in January and a pair of retail collaborations centered on the twinset. ...

Fashion Scoops.(Marc Jacobs)(Will Smith )
December 4, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS GET MARC, GET SET: Thanks to Marc Jacobs, Will Smith should be looking good when President Obama is presented with the Nobel Peace Prize Dec. 11 in Oslo. In fact, the designer will be suiting up the actor for all of the related...

WWD THURSDAY.(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... WWD THURSDAY Sportswear/Men's Women's Wear Daily acents The Retailers' Daily Newspaper acents December 3, 2009 CAPTION(S): Tuxedo Junction With the Hollywood award season around the corner Golden Globe nominations will be...

Wal-Mart's Main Fear? That Amazon Expands Beyond E-Tail To Retail.
December 3, 2009... Byline: David Moin and Vicki M. Young Wal-Mart's Main Fear? That Amazon Expands Beyond E-tail to Retail Wal-Mart Stores Inc. might feel ready to take on all comers in the retailing landscape it dominates, but one possibility makes it...

WWD THURSDAY: Sportswear/Men's.
December 3, 2009... WWD THURSDAY Sportswear/Men's FASHION 6*****Men's wear designers are introducing new elements for evening, such as tonal prints, classic textures and midnight blue smoking jackets. GENERAL 1*****The one possibility that makes...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... DAILY QUOTE "It's a threat. It's a problem." John Fleming, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Wal-Mart U.S., on the chance Amazon.com might open brick-and-mortar stores. Page one.

Today On WWD.COM.
December 3, 2009... TODAY ON WWD.COM More images from the H&M-Sonia Rykiel party in Paris and the Clint Eastwood celebration at the Museum of the Moving Image Additional photos of the Krizia store in New York's Meatpacking District Beauty Radar Screen:...

Ford Looks To The Future In Vegas.(Tom Ford)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Jean Scheidnes Ford Looks to the Future in Vegas Tom Ford is launching a luxurious men's wear emporium today at the Crystals, the retail center that is one of the anchors of the $11 billion CityCenter Las Vegas development. The...

Fashion Scoops.(news brief)
December 3, 2009... FASHION SCOOPS STATE JEWELS: The guests might not have been welcome and David Yurman might not be liking the publicity either. At least one question about D.C. party crashing couple Tareq and Michaele Salahi has been resolved: who designed...

General Growth Files Reorganization Plan.(General Growth Properties Inc.)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Vicki M. Young General Growth Files Reorganization Plan General Growth Properties Inc. said Wednesday it filed a plan of reorganization in which lenders have agreed to restructure $9.7 billion in secured loans. The $9.7 billion...

AA[c]ropostale Profit Gains 46.9 Percent.
December 3, 2009... Byline: Evan Clark AA[c]ropostale Profit Gains 46.9 Percent Julian Geiger is going out on a high note after 13 years as AA[c]ropostale Inc.'s chief executive officer. Geiger, who under a plan laid out in September will cede day-to-day...

Intimate Details.
December 3, 2009... Intimate Details Paris' Grand Palais was transformed into a full-on French carnival Tuesday night for a party celebrating Sonia Rykiel's lingerie collection for H&M. There was a sparkling 11-story Eiffel Tower replica, a Ferris wheel, a...

Basel Begins.(Art Basel)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Elisa Lipsky-Karasz BASEL BEGINS Every inch of Miami will be covered with art this week during the Art Basel fair. The Rubell family and Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz are throwing open the doors on their private collections, the...

Evening News.(eveningwear)(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... Byline: ALEX BADIA PHOTO BY MATTHEW SANDAGER EVENING NEWS FOR SPRING, DESIGNERS ARE INTRODUCING NEW ELEMENTS TO THEIR EVENINGWEAR OFFERINGS. LOOK FOR TONAL PRINTS, A RESURGENCE OF THE MIDNIGHT BLUE SMOKING JACKET AND OLD-WORLD TEXTURES...

Private Brands Gain Importance In Men's.
December 3, 2009... Byline: Jean E. Palmieri Private Brands Gain Importance in Men's Private brands have become the silver bullet of the men's wear business, helping retailers battle the economy's malaise. In a few short months, Saks Fifth Avenue's newly...

Hudson Jeans Steps Up For Spring.
December 3, 2009... Byline: Julee Kaplan Hudson Jeans Steps Up for Spring Hudson Jeans is taking it up a notch. The Los Angeles-based denim firm will launch a slightly higher-end jeans collection for spring. Although the brand name will stay the same, the...

Short Story.(denim clothes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Kim Friday SHORT STORY The denim market is chock-full of leg-baring silhouettes for spring that range from rugged cutoffs and studded accents to sweetly sashed waists. For more, see WWD.com. CAPTION(S): Paige Premium...

Dior Homme Looks To Ladies.(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Emilie Marsh Dior Homme Looks to Ladies PARIS Dior Homme will unveil a denim line for women in the spring as part of its Petite Taille line, a compact collection of tailored pieces for smaller women. "Dior Homme...has...

Designers Gear Up For New Challenges.
December 3, 2009... Byline: Julee Kaplan and Marc Karimzadeh Designers Gear Up for New Challenges For the past few seasons, New York has become a hotbed for young talent. But when the economy headed south last year, so did much of the mood in the showrooms...

All For Eve Formed To Fight Cancer.(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Brid Costello All For Eve Formed to Fight Cancer LONDON All For Eve, an initiative whose goal is to raise money for research into gynecological cancers, was unveiled here on Monday. Founded by George Hammer, chief executive...

New Move In Bettencourt Family Court Feud.(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Jennifer Weil New Move in Bettencourt Family Court Feud PARIS FranAs.oise Bettencourt Meyers, the granddaughter of L'OrA[c]al's founder, has applied to a guardianship judge here to obtain legal protection for her mother,...

Cyber Monday Sales Up 5 Percent.
December 3, 2009... Byline: Cate T. Corcoran Cyber Monday Sales Up 5 Percent Despite a tepid start to the holiday season in stores on Black Friday, e-commerce is doing well. Cyber Monday sales were up 5 percent over last year, with shoppers spending $887...

Memo Pad.
December 3, 2009... MEMO PAD A LITTLE BIT SEXIER: The January issue of Town & Country ushers in a new look that begins on the cover, with interior designer Kelly Wearstler striking a sexy pose in a full-length shot with her long legs crossed. "There is more...

Ppr's CFAO Offering Raises $1.21B.(Compagnie Francaise de l'Afrique Occidentale)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Elena Berton PPR's CFAO Offering Raises $1.21B PARIS PPR SA has raised 806 million euros, or $1.21 billion at current exchange rates, from the stock market listing of a majority stake in CFAO, its African distribution business....

Lord & Taylor To Bar Raccoon Dog Fur.(Brief article)
December 3, 2009... Byline: Liza Casabona Lord & Taylor to Bar Raccoon Dog Fur WASHINGTON Lord & Taylor has agreed to ban raccoon dog fur from stores and to toughen standards in its advertising and labeling of fur garments as part of a settlement...