WWD articles from February 2011

WWD archives from February 2011

WWD.(Dolce & Gabbana runway show)(Brief article)
February 28, 2011... WWD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY OVER THE RAINBOW THERE WERE MORE COLORFUL GOWNS THAN EVER ON THE OSCARS RED CARPET THIS YEAR FROM CATE BLANCHETT'S LILAC GIVENCHY TO ANNE HATHAWAY'S RED VALENTINO BUT PLENTY OF...

Galliano To Face Accuser Over Racist Allegations.(John Galliano)
February 28, 2011... Byline: MILES SOCHA and KATYA FOREMAN WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM JENNIFER WEIL AND JOELLE DIDERICH Galliano to Face Accuser Over Racist Allegations MILAN The public prosecutor's office in Paris has ordered a meeting today between John...

In WWD Today.
February 28, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Penney's Ullman Cautious*****PAGE 2 RETAIL: The retailer's chief executive isn't betting on a consumer rebound, but is ramping up the company's style message. Chrome Hearts Buys Licensee*****PAGE 2 FINANCIAL: The...

Penney's Profit Climbs, Forecast Disappoints.(J.C. Penney Corporation Inc.)
February 28, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK Penney's Profit Climbs, Forecast Disappoints J.C. Penney Co. Inc. chief executive officer Myron E. "Mike" Ullman 3rd his voice gravely following a car accident last week told WWD that Penney's was not betting on a...

Chrome Hearts Buys Licensee.(Chrome Hearts LLC acquires Optical Shop International)
February 28, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Chrome Hearts Buys Licensee NEW YORK Chrome Hearts LLC has acquired Optical Shop International, its decade-long eyewear licensee. Financial terms of the deal, which closes today, weren't disclosed. During...

Memo Pad.(Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and Ian Adelman)
February 28, 2011... memo pad COMMEMORATING A CATASTROPHE: March 25 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, New York's deadliest workplace disaster until 9/11. On March 21, HBO will air "Triangle: Remembering the Fire." But first,...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
February 28, 2011... DAILY QUOTE It's a weird world that survives on luxury and glamour and sophistication. MICHAEL ROBERTS ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY, PAGE 14

Today On WWD.COM.
February 28, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM EYESCOOP: More pictures from the Oscars red carpet and pre-parties at WWD.com/eyescoop. FASHION WEEK: See reviews and full runs of show from Milan Fashion Week, including Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Versace at...

Coming This Week.
February 28, 2011... COMING THIS WEEK MONDAY: Milan Fashion Week continues (through Tuesday). Warnaco Group Inc. reports fourth-quarter and year-end sales and earnings. TUESDAY: Paris fall ready-to-wear shows (through March 9). WEDNESDAY: The Federal...

The Milanese Mix.(fashion trends)
February 28, 2011... The Milanese Mix Designers put a lot of zest in their collections this season with looks that were everything from feminine and alluring to structured and voluminous with pops of glamour and homespun flourishes in between. Dolce &...

Fashion Scoops.(Ottavio Missoni, Thierry Mugler and Tina Turner)
February 28, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS NINETIES REDUX: In the youth-obsessed fashion industry, it's rare to see a 90-year-old on the runway. But at the climax of the Missoni show on Sunday, Ottavio Missoni came out for a rousing victory lap with his designing...

WWD Style.(Michelle Williams)(Brief article)
February 28, 2011... WWD STYLE JUDY, JUDY, JUDY ACCESSORIES: Luxury handbag brand Judith Leiber introduces a lower-priced collection. Page 11. CAPTION(S): Michelle, My Belle A rainbow of color may have populated the red carpet at this year's Oscars,...

The Endless Season.(pre-Oscar party)
February 28, 2011... The Endless Season Perhaps it was because James Franco the current standard-bearer for actor-artistes the world over was co-hosting the ceremony, or perhaps a rare SoCal cold front had Hollywood in a more contemplative mood than normal, but...

Color Coded.(Oscars fashion)
February 28, 2011... Color Coded Despite the controversy surrounding the house, Christian Dior didn't get shut out of the Best Actress race at Sunday's Academy Awards. Natalie Portman chose to wear Rodarte, a decision apparently made as of Friday morning though...

Fashionable Merchandise Drives Demand At CurveNY.
February 28, 2011... Byline: KARYN MONGET Fashionable Merchandise Drives Demand at CurveNY The mood was hopeful at the CurveNY trade show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York despite worries over skyrocketing costs for raw materials and labor....

Leiber's Overture Into Lower Prices.(Judith Leiber)
February 28, 2011... Byline: LAUREN BENET STEPHENSON Leiber's Overture Into Lower Prices Judith Leiber is extending its reach beyond Ladies Who Lunch to encompass girls who party, with the launch of Overture by Judith Leiber. The 15-piece line, produced...

O'Connor Shuttering Showroom.(Cynthia O'Connor + Company)(Brief article)
February 28, 2011... Byline: MARC KARIMZADEH O'Connor Shuttering Showroom NEW YORK After 19 years, Cynthia O'Connor + Company, the multiline showroom, is shuttering its doors next month. "This is not a business model that I am willing to reinvest in,"...

WWD.
February 25, 2011... WWD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY collections MILAN fall 2011 SEEING RED DIOR, ESTEE LAUDER AND GUERLAIN HAVE MAJOR NEW LIPSTICK LAUNCHES FOR SPRING. STYLE, PAGE 5. PLUS: WWD SPECIAL REPORT: 20 YEARS OF...

Target Eyeing $100B In Sales.
February 25, 2011... Byline: SHARON EDELSON WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ARNOLD J. KARR Target Eyeing $100B in Sales Target Corp. Has a big goal ahead: revenues of over $100 billion within the next six or seven years. The discount chain plans to achieve the goal...

Gap Earnings Up 4%.
February 25, 2011... Byline: BY DAVID MOIN Gap Earnings Up 4% Gap Inc. Chairman and chief executive officer Glenn Murphy is adamant about elevating the company's product offerings, but is more bullish than ever about the retailer's prospects. His optimism...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
February 25, 2011... DAILY QUOTE Right now, we're at a time where there are experts everywhere. ALLURE'S LINDA WELLS.SECTION 3, PAGE 6.

Today On WWD.COM.
February 25, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM FASHION WEEK: See reviews and full runs of show from Milan Fashion Week, including Fendi and Prada, at WWD.com/fashion-shows-reviews. BUSINESS: Earnings results from Volcom, True Religion and Sears at...

Milan Power Players.
February 25, 2011... Milan Power Players Fashion as political statement from Miuccia Prada and fashion is fabulous at Karl Lagerfeld's Fendi. Prada: Don't you love it when fashion gets political? Even faux-political, serving up talk-worthy snippets beyond...

WWD.
February 25, 2011... WWD SPECIAL REPORT ALLURE At 20 Marking two decades with the beautiful people.

WWD Style.
February 25, 2011... WWD STYLE CAPTION(S): Paint the Town Red Dior, Estee Lauder and Guerlain are set to launch new lipstick lines this spring, intended to offer something for everyone. For more, see page 5.

Two Alluring Decades.(Chronology)
February 25, 2011... Two Alluring Decades For the past 20 years, Allure magazine has been benchmarking beauty for the consumer. Here, a look back. MARCH 1991 Allure, which is said to be the first magazine dedicated to beauty, is launched. MARCH 1991 ...

Memo Pad
February 25, 2011... memo pad DRIVING REVENUE: When Mini Cooper wanted to place an advertisement in The New Yorker to hype the launch of the Countryman, a new model with four-wheel drive, publisher Lisa Hughes had to run the campaign by editor David Remnick . The...

Fashion Scoops.(Yves Saint Laurent supports Stefano Pilati)(Asia Argento)(Katie Holmes)
February 25, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS ALL ABOUT YVES: Truth does not get in the way of Twitter. Asked Thursday about wanton online speculation of an imminent designer change at Yves Saint Laurent, PPR chairman and chief executive officer FranAs.ois-Henri Pinault...

Timex Appoints Gary Cohen CEO.(Brief article)
February 25, 2011... Byline: LAUREN BENET STEPHENSON Timex Appoints Gary Cohen CEO After a yearlong search, Gary S. Cohen has been named chief executive officer of Timex Group. The company's previous ceo, Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, resigned in late 2009. The...

Tom Ford Opens In Los Angeles.
February 25, 2011... Byline: MARCY MEDINA Tom Ford Opens in Los Angeles BEVERLY HILLS A star-filled party Thursday night marked the opening of Tom Ford's first Los Angeles-area store at 346 North Rodeo Drive here. The 9,200-square-foot, two-story...

New Concept Shop A First Step For Sportmax.
February 25, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI New Concept Shop a First Step for Sportmax MILAN A new Sportmax store concept will be unveiled here today. Covering 2,700 square feet over two stories, with four large windows, the store is located in the...

Kohl's Profit Up, Declares Dividend.
February 25, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK Kohl's Profit Up, Declares Dividend Kohl's Corp. is giving back to shareholders. The Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based chain, which posted a 14.4 percent rise in fourth-quarter profits and was generally bullish on 2011...

Give Us Some Lip.(Guerlain's Rouge Automatique)(Estee Lauder Pure Color brand)(Dior Addict lipstick)
February 25, 2011... Give Us Some Lip GUERLAIN'S ROUGE AUTOMATIQUE For one of Guerlain's newest offerings, its creative director, Olivier Echaudemaison, took his inspiration from the brand's storied past. Rouge Automatique, a 25-shade lip color line which...

Clinique Plugs Into The Digital Age.
February 25, 2011... Byline: PETE BORN Clinique Plugs Into the Digital Age Clinique has gone digital. The brand, which made its debut in 1968 with a hand-operated diagnostic slide device, has joined the iPad generation. The new device, called the iPad...

Chronicling A Changing Landscape.(Allure Magazine's editor Linda Wells )(Interview)
February 25, 2011... Byline: PETE BORN Chronicling a Changing Landscape For two decades, Allure has reported on evolutions in beauty. Allure Magazine made its debut in March 1991. That was the same month the Lancaster Group AG (later named Coty Inc.) landed...

Inglot Opens Second Store In NYC.
February 25, 2011... Byline: MOLLY PRIOR Inglot Opens Second Store in NYC The name may not ring a bell, but the Polish import Inglot Cosmetics is turning heads with its sleek beauty outposts bursting with color. The company, which operates 270 stores across...

Returning To The Essence.(Lacoste and Monteblanc fragrances)
February 25, 2011... Returning to the Essence For their new fragrances, Lacoste and Monteblanc draw inspiration from their celebrated past. Lacoste PARIS The Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 trio of men's fragrances, just launched in France, was inspired by...

Avon Realigns Management Structure.
February 25, 2011... Byline: MOLLY PRIOR, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM VICKI M. YOUNG Avon Realigns Management Structure Several weeks after fielding terse questions from wall Street analysts following a disappointing fourth-quarter performance, Avon Products Inc....

The Hot Box.(Best of Beauty Awards)
February 25, 2011... Byline: JULIE NAUGHTON The Hot Box Call it beauty's ultimate swag bag. Since 1996, Allure's Best of Beauty Awards has sent several hundred attendees including cosmetics and fashion executives, models, top photographers, hairstylists and...

WWD.
February 24, 2011... WWD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY IT'S ALL DUNHILL The British men's brand was one of the standouts of the men's portion of London Fashion Week, which saw a strong return to classic style. Men's Week PAGE 3 ...

J. Crew Says Chain Faces Tougher Times.(TPG Capital)(Leonard Green and Partners L.P.)
February 24, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK J. Crew Says Chain Faces Tougher Times In a rare fit of self-flagellation for a public company, J. Crew has gone out of its way to highlight its financial and operational weaknesses in an effort to justify the pending $3...

In WWD Today.
February 24, 2011... IN WWD TODAY Saks Back In Black*****PAGE 6 RETAIL: Saks Inc. returns to profit thanks to luxury's rebound. Milan's Optimism *****PAGE 8 FASHION: As Milan Fashion Week kicks off, designers are upbeat despite turmoil.

Exec Moves At Bergdorf's.(Bergdorf Goodman Inc.)
February 24, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN Exec Moves at Bergdorf's NEW YORK Bergdorf Goodman has filled holes in its merchant team by promoting from within its ranks. Aja Passero, vice president and divisional merchandise manager over 5F contemporary and...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
February 24, 2011... DAILY QUOTE I mean, what next? Locusts? CHICO'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DAVID DYER ON THE SPATE OF STORE CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER ISSUES OF LATE. PAGE 8.

Today On WWD.COM.
February 24, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM FASHION WEEK: See reviews and full runs of show from Milan Fashion Week, including Gucci and Alberta Ferretti, at WWD.com/fashion-shows-reviews. BUSINESS: Earnings results from Limited Brands, Chico's, TJX, Zale and True...

And Now...Milan.(briefs)(Gucci Guccio S.p.A.)
February 24, 2011... And Now...Milan The Italian runways are awash in wild colors, luxurious textures and another nod to Yves Saint Laurent. Gucci: On one level, Frida Giannini's overt ode to Yves Saint Laurent could be seen as a quizzical choice, given...

Fashion Scoops.(briefs)(Max Mara show)( Face of the Future Award)
February 24, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS FRANCO-PHILES: Add one more calendar item to James Franco's very busy 2011. AmfAR said this week that it will honor the actor with its Award of Inspiration at its second annual Inspiration Gala at New York's Museum of Modern...

Saks Returns To Black.(Financial report)
February 24, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN Saks Returns to Black It's too soon to declare a turnaround, but Saks Inc. is back in the black as a result of a tighter grip on its operations and a rebound of the luxury sector. "Over the course of the year,...

Keds Entering Sportswear.(Collective Brands Inc.)
February 24, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK Keds Entering Sportswear Keds, the nearly 100-year-old footwear brand owned by Collective Brands Inc., has enlisted the help of sourcing powerhouse Li & Fung to break into the apparel market for spring 2012 with its...

Katching Up With Kim.(Kim Kardashian)
February 24, 2011... Byline: HOLLY HABER Katching Up With Kim Kim Kardashian never knows what to expect when she visits a store as a spokesmodel for Fusion Beauty. "Yesterday a girl showed me a tattoo of my face on her arm," said Kardashian, who met the fan...

Sears Taps D'ambrosio.(appointment of Lou D'Ambrosio in Sears Holdings Corp.)(Brief article)
February 24, 2011... Byline: BY ARNOLD J. KARR Sears Taps D'Ambrosio Sears holdings Corp. late Wednesday appointed Lou D'Ambrosio, the former chief executive officer of Avaya Inc., as president and chief executive officer. D'Ambrosio succeeds W. Bruce...

Joe Fresh To Open Fifth Ave. Flagship.
February 24, 2011... Byline: SHARON EDELSON Joe Fresh to Open Fifth Ave. Flagship NEW YORK Joe Fresh, an apparel brand sold in Canadian supermarkets, will open a 15,000- to 20,000-square-foot flagship at 510 Fifth Avenue here this fall. The value-driven...

Growth Stokes Mood In Milan.
February 24, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI Growth Stokes Mood in Milan MILAN Another round of shows opened here Wednesday amidst political scandal in Italy, riots in the Middle East, the specter of inflation and weak consumer confidence. However, signs...

Attention To Detail.
February 24, 2011... Attention To Detail Giorgio Armani manipulates fabrics through pleating, knots, embellishments and texture for Armani Collezioni. Although his signature jackets are the focus, this season the designer shows his hand with a range of beautiful...

Sales Increase Fuels Chico's Profits.(Chico's FAS Inc.)(Financial report)
February 24, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Sales Increase Fuels Chico's Profits Shares of chico's fas Inc. rose 9 percent to $13.15 Wednesday after the women's apparel retailer reported an 18.2 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit. With sales buoyed...

Men's Week.
February 24, 2011... Men's Week February 24, 2011 BOYS' NIGHT OUT BY JESSICA IREDALE Irons in the Fire Max Irons son of Jeremy and SinA[c]ad Cusack is creating some heat with his own acting career. Page 7. CAPTION(S): Three's Company Dunhill's...

All-American Man: Todd Snyder Launches Own Men's Collection.(J. Crew Group Inc.)
February 24, 2011... Byline: by JEAN E. PALMIERI ALL-AMERICAN MAN Todd Snyder Launches Own Men's Collection Former J. Crew and Ralph Lauren designer introduces line for fall. Todd Snyder is finally taking the plunge. A little more than two years after...

Malverdi Said Joining Dior Homme.(Fabrizio Malverdi)
February 24, 2011... Byline: by MILES SOCHA WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LAURENT FOLCHER Malverdi Said Joining Dior Homme Givenchy chief executive officer would move into top men's job in April. PARIS Signaling its commitment to Dior Homme, Christian Dior is...

Etro Opens Soho Store.
February 24, 2011... Byline: by SHARON EDELSON Etro Opens SoHo Store NEW YORK Etro is bringing its elegant bohemian style to SoHo, a neighborhood once synonymous with artists and hippies, but that's now populated with national brands and upscale shops. ...

Memo Pad.(J. Crew Group Inc.)(Under Armour Performance Apparel)(Cam Newton)(Bill Cunningham)(briefs)
February 24, 2011... MEMO PAD ITALIAN FLAVOR: J. Crew is showing its love for Italian men's fabrics in a new video that will debut today on its Web site. Called "Made in Italy," it's the second in a series of three short films by Douglas Keeve, the director of...

Luxe Living In London.
February 24, 2011... Luxe Living in London Men's runway shows spotlight Savile Row sensibility. LONDON Britain's men's wear designers are smartening up, taking their cues from Savile Row finery and dapper London men who care deeply about dressing, such as...

Obituary: Nancy Cesarani Dead At 71.(Obituary)(Brief article)
February 24, 2011... Byline: JEAN E. PALMIERI OBITUARY Nancy Cesarani Dead at 71 Nancy Marie Cesarani, wife of designer Salvatore Cesarani and co-founder of the Cesarani brand, died at her Brooklyn, N.Y., home on Tuesday of cancer. She was 71. Nancy...

Men's Fabrics Get Less Formal For 2012.
February 24, 2011... Byline: by KATYA FOREMAN and KERRY OLSEN Men's Fabrics Get Less Formal for 2012 Exhibitors at PremiA[umlaut]re Vision and Milano Unica showed reworked traditional patterns and bright colors. Casual luxury continues to be the driving...

Dolce & Gabbana Dresses Milan Boxing Team.
February 24, 2011... Byline: by LUISA ZARGANI Dolce & Gabbana Dresses Milan Boxing Team The sponsorship is expected to bring the sport to a new level. MILAN As remote as boxing may sound from fashion, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana believe the...

Victorino's Aloha To Fashion.
February 24, 2011... Byline: JEAN E. PALMIERI VICTORINO'S ALOHA TO FASHION LAS VEGAS The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies may be archrivals in the National League, but that didn't stop Shane Victorino from embracing the nickname bestowed upon...

Carmelo Anthony C-: Newest New York Knick.
February 24, 2011... CARMELO ANTHONY C- Newest New York Knick Carmelo Anthony at the NBA All-Star Game last week showed he cares about fashion, but pushed his luck with this military Mustard King look. CAPTION(S): Aviator sunglasses frame his face...

Max Irons: The Son Also Acts.(Interview)
February 24, 2011... Byline: Jessica Iredale Max Irons: The Son Also Acts What is it with actors wanting to fly planes? There was a list a few weeks ago in some weekly tabloid that rounded up all the celebrities with pilot's licenses. Maybe mastering the sky...

WWD.(Giles Deacon)(Brief article)
February 23, 2011... WWD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011 a WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY WWDMILESTONES GUCCI AT 90 SEE SECTION III CAPTION(S): Black Magic Giles Deacon's luxurious fall collection worked fierce fur into beautifully crafted shapes, as in this...

A Behemoth Stumbles: Wal-Mart Scrambles To Fix U.S. Stores.
February 23, 2011... Byline: SHARON EDELSON AND EVAN CLARK A BEHEMOTH STUMBLES Wal-Mart Scrambles To Fix U.S. Stores There's a long turnaround road ahead for Wal-Mart in the U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sank into a deeper hole than it or Wall Street...

In WWD Today.
February 23, 2011... IN WWD TODAY The Lourdes and Kelly Show*****STYLE, PAGE 2 MARKETING: Two celebrity progeny Lourdes Leon and Kelly Osbourne appear in the latest ad campaign for Madonna's Material Girl line. Macy's Sees Strong 2011*****PAGE 2 RETAIL:...

Macy's Building On Momentum.
February 23, 2011... Byline: DAVID MOIN WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM JEAN E. PALMIERI Macy's Building on Momentum NEW YORK After a strong 2010, Macy's Inc. sees no letup despite rising prices hitting consumers from all sides. Like other retailers, Macy's...

Cavalli Sees Full-Year Profit.(Roberto Cavalli Group)
February 23, 2011... Byline: LUISA ZARGANI Cavalli Sees Full-Year Profit MILAN A more streamlined company structure and a new management approach helped Roberto Cavalli Group close 2010 in the black. While the company will report year-end figures in...

Daily Quote.(Quotation)
February 23, 2011... DAILY QUOTE This is why the industry is going in a vulgar, common, bad direction. Because of the direct access that doesn't come with an education, reflection, understanding. PURPLE FASHION PUBLISHER OLIVIER ZAHM LAMENTING THE...

Today On WWD.COM.
February 23, 2011... TODAY ON WWD.COM FASHION WEEK: See the latest collections from London Fashion Week and a look toward Milan as fashion week there kicks off at WWD.com/fashion-shows-reviews. EYESCOOP: See more on what to expect from the scene at Paris...

Correction.(Correction notice)
February 23, 2011... CORRECTION An image of a trade show that ran on page 6 of the Style section, Tuesday, was taken at Texworld in Paris. The show was misidentified.

Craft Work.(fashion trends)
February 23, 2011... Craft Work London designers dusted off their paintbrushes and sewing needles for fall, sending out collections that were rich in color and texture. Giles: This collection marked a volte-face. After a wacky and colorful spring outing, Giles...

Fashion Scoops.(Beth Ditto, Diane von Furstenberg and "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty")
February 23, 2011... FASHION SCOOPS READY TO RUMBLE: "Thank you, Liberty, for having me," Beth Ditto called out from a makeshift stage at London's Liberty store on Monday night. "You'll never have me back here again after this, but thanks to Katie Grand and...

Lanvin Store Push To Hit Moscow.
February 23, 2011... Byline: MILES SOCHA WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LUISA ZARGANI Lanvin Store Push to Hit Moscow PARIS Coming off a strong 2010, Lanvin continues its global march and is partnering with Mercury Group to open three boutiques in Moscow this...

More Strife In J. Crew Deal.(J. Crew Group Inc. deal with TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners)
February 23, 2011... Byline: EVAN CLARK More Strife in J. Crew Deal J. Crew Group Inc. is now trading barbs with Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., an influential investor advisory firm, which recommended shareholders vote against the retailer's $3...

Dillard's Posts 38% Income Gain; Board OKs $250M Share Buyback.(Dillard Inc.'s financial news)(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 23, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD Dillard's Posts 38% Income Gain; Board OKs $250M Share Buyback Reduced expenses and tightly managed inventories helped boost Dillard's Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income 37.9 percent, the department store said...

VF Profits Fall; Shares Up On Guidance.(VF Corp.'s financial news)(Financial report)
February 23, 2011... Byline: VICKI M. YOUNG VF Profits Fall; Shares Up on Guidance VF Corp. Saw lower fourth-quarter profits, despite its revenues climbing overall and in all operating segments but its contemporary unit. The Greensboro, N.C.-based apparel...

WWD Style.(Brief article)
February 23, 2011... WWD STYLE TOUGH MAGIC ACT DENIM/SPORTSWEAR: At the Las Vegas trade shows, women's buyers struggle with the soft economy and rising prices. See pages 4 and 5. CAPTION(S): BFFs Madonna and daughter Lourdes Leon have called on...

WWD Milestones.
February 23, 2011... WWD MILESTONES CAPTION(S): GUCCI AT 90 Highlights of a nine-decade journey from leather craftsman to multinational empire.

The Lola And Kelly Show.
February 23, 2011... Byline: DAVID LIPKE The Lola and Kelly Show Lourdes Leon opens up about high school life and why Madonna tapped Kelly Osbourne as the new face of Material Girl. On a crisp, cold school day in New York City in mid-January, Lourdes "Lola"...