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January 27, 2012

Dragon Week Caters to China's Rich

NEW YORK — It wasn’t that Dragon Week NYC did not go off as expected, but rather that those involved ...

January 27, 2012

Yves Saint Laurent Releases Lip Color Hybrid

PARIS — Yves Saint Laurent’s new lip color is a bit of a mouthful — Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à ...

January 27, 2012

Penney's, FactoryMade Team Up

J.C. Penney the movie? The video game? The TV network? It’s not clear how Ron Johnson’s reinvention of the ailing Penney’s ...

January 27, 2012

J.C. Penney to Invest $800M in Revamp

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has the money to reinvent and the will to cut — everything from staff to vendors ...

January 27, 2012

Magazines See Ad Sales Gains

MARCH MADNESS: Fashion magazine publishers have been desperate for some good news, following a particularly difficult end to last year. ...

January 27, 2012

Louis Vuitton Opens Maison in Rome

ROME — Louis Vuitton will unveil its first Italian maison with a star-studded event this evening that is expected to ...

January 27, 2012

Jeff Nugent Launching Elayda Professional Skincare

For Jeff Nugent, no means go. The former Neutrogena president and Revlon chief executive officer — credited with driving growth for ...

January 26, 2012

Bergdorf Goodman, Designers Court Chinese

NEW YORK--Bergdorf Goodman and a host of designers and luxury brands are rolling out the red carpet this week for ...

January 26, 2012

The Row Taps François Kress as President, COO

NEW YORK — François Kress has been named president and chief operating officer at The Row, a newly created post ...

January 26, 2012

Ron Johnson Unveils Vision for J.C. Penney

NEW YORK — Ron Johnson is out to rewrite the retail rule book. And if that’s not bold enough, the chief ...

January 26, 2012

Fung Brands Poised to Buy 80% of Sonia Rykiel

Fung Brands and Sonia Rykiel said Thursday that they are in exclusive talks to form a partnership in which Fung ...

January 26, 2012

H&M Profits Dip 15.3 Percent

LONDON - Full-year profits at Swedish fast-fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz sank 15.3 percent to 15.82 billion Swedish Krona, or ...

January 26, 2012

Retailers Give High Marks to the Paris Collections

PARIS — Rain and traffic jams failed to dampen buyers’ spirits during men’s Paris Fashion Week, with many hailing it ...

January 26, 2012

Tourism to Japan Picking Up, Seen Boosting Retail

TOKYO--Tourists are gradually making their way back to Japan after last year's devastating tsunami disaster and even more are expected ...

January 25, 2012

Inter Parfums SA Q4 Sales Gain 79.2 Percent

PARIS – Inter Parfums SA reported today that its fourth-quarter 2011 consolidated sales rose 79.2 percent to 125.8 million euros, ...

January 25, 2012

Selfridges Prepares for McCartney Madness

LONDON — Selfridges and Stella McCartney are teaming up later this week for a store-wide celebration of the designer’s label. On ...

January 25, 2012

Brendan Hoffman to Take Reins at Bon-Ton

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., struggling with weak sales and looming debt concerns, is betting on Brendan L. Hoffman to lift ...

January 25, 2012

Christian Louboutin, YSL Face Off in Appeals Court

NEW YORK — Christian Louboutin sat nervously at the end of a dark, wooden bench in the Daniel Patrick Moynihan ...

January 25, 2012

Japan Registers First Trade Deficit Since 1980

TOKYO--Japan has registered its first full-year trade deficit since 1980, fueling concern about the state of the world's third-biggest economy ...

January 25, 2012

Apparel Strongest Fashion Category Online: NPD

Apparel enjoys a comfortable margin over footwear and accessories as the fashion category most often sought and purchased online. An online ...

January 25, 2012

PPR Group Names Todd Hymel

PARIS — French retail-to-luxury group PPR has named Todd Hymel chief operating officer of the PPR Sport and Lifestyle division, ...

January 24, 2012

Indian Love Call

Shopping for lingerie at specialty stores in New Delhi or Mumbai is captivating Indian consumers. With market growth of more than ...

January 24, 2012

Celine to Skip Runway Show for Fall

PARIS — There will be a little extra breathing room during Paris Fashion Week in March: Celine, one of the ...

January 24, 2012

Couture Houses See Rapid Growth

PARIS — Economic turbulence be damned: High fashion enters 2012 in ruddy health. As couture week gets under way here today, ...

January 24, 2012

John Auerbach Exits as President of Park & Bond

John Auerbach has exited as president of Park & Bond, the full-price men’s site launched by Gilt Groupe last August. The ...

January 24, 2012

Talbots Shares Soar as Buyers Circle Firm

The Talbots Inc. could have a new owner by the ides of March. Shares of Talbots shot up 50 cents, or ...

January 24, 2012

Christine Lagarde Warns of Fragile Global Economy

Investors might have bounded into the New Year, pushing stocks up on hints of better days ahead, but Christine Lagarde, ...

January 24, 2012

Macy’s Sues Martha Stewart

NEW YORK — Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. Inc. are squaring off over Martha Stewart — in court. Macy’s on ...

January 24, 2012

Hudson’s Bay Co. Acquires Lord & Taylor

Lord & Taylor president and chief executive officer Brendan Hoffman has left the company amid a restructuring and top management ...

January 23, 2012

Tapping Into a New Market: The Chinese Mega Rich

BEIJING — If you happen to be in Manhattan Wednesday evening and are near the Empire State Building, you may ...

January 23, 2012

London Sets Men’s Shows

PARIS — A dedicated showcase for men’s wear in London is set to launch in June, the British Fashion Council ...

January 23, 2012

Ralph Bartel Raises Stake in Lanvin

PARIS — Lanvin recently realized a capital increase of 17.5 million euros, or $23.2 million at current exchange, as entrepreneur ...

January 23, 2012

Retailers Applaud Obama Move to Ease Visa Rules

President Obama believes more foreign tourists can help boost the U.S. economy — and retailers agree. The President on Thursday granted ...

January 23, 2012

Wal-Mart Names New Sam's Club CEO

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has named Rosalind Brewer president and chief executive officer of its Sam’s Club unit. Brewer, who succeeds Brian ...

January 23, 2012

Contemporary Brands Target Russia

MOSCOW — In 2012 the premium segment of the Russian fashion market is likely to remain the sweet spot for ...

January 23, 2012

Hong Kong Retailer Pokes Fun at D&G Photo Fracas

One Hong Kong retailer is having a little fun — at Dolce & Gabbana's expense. Goods of Desire, known for ...

January 20, 2012

Versace to Launch Capsule Eyewear Collection

Versace will mark the launch of a new capsule eyewear collection for spring, called Etoile de la Mer, with a ...

January 20, 2012

Tiffany Looks to the United Emirates for Growth

Tiffany & Co. is hoping to broaden its reach in the United Arab Emirates. The New York-based jeweler said today that ...

January 20, 2012

China Tops in Luxe Timepiece Searches

GENEVA — China surpassed the U.S. as the leading market for luxury timepieces by the number of Internet searches for ...

January 20, 2012

Tod's Moves Closer in Colosseum Goal

MILAN — A green light to restore the Colosseum may be a step closer for Tod’s SpA. It’s the latest twist ...

January 20, 2012

Isaac Mizarahi Signs Innerwear License

Xcel Brands Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with International Intimates Inc. to develop, manufacture and distribute the first innerwear ...

January 20, 2012

Obama Moves to Ease Travel Visa Rules

President Obama believes more foreign tourists can help boost the U.S. economy — and retailers agree. The President on Thursday granted ...

January 20, 2012

Tom Wyatt Resigns at Old Navy

Old Navy president Tom Wyatt has resigned to go to another company, Gap Inc. said Thursday. The departure means Gap has ...

January 19, 2012

Forever 21 Opens in Hong Kong

HONG KONG — Forever 21, which opened its first store in this city Wednesday, is plotting future growth in China. The ...

January 19, 2012

Retail Stocks Rally 2.4%

A boost from Sears Holdings Corp. and Amazon.com helped retail stocks outpaced the market today, pushing the sector up 2.4 ...

January 19, 2012

Ralph Toledano Heading to Puig

PARIS — Putting more management muscle behind its Paris-based fashion houses, Puig has tapped former Chloé chairman and chief executive ...

January 19, 2012

Italian Labels Remain True to Brand DNA

MILAN — In a strong and polished and, at times, entertaining Milan Fashion Week, brands delivered the goods while staying ...

January 19, 2012

California Governor Pushes for Sales Tax Hike

SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday launched his campaign to secure voter approval to temporarily increase the ...

January 19, 2012

Carrefour Sales Slip 1 Percent in Q4

PARIS – Carrefour SA announced a full-year sales increase of 1.1 percent to 91.51 billion euros, or $117.1 billion at ...

January 19, 2012

Bottega Veneta to Open Men’s Store in New York

MILAN — Bottega Veneta is gearing up to open its first men’s boutique in the U.S. in May. Located off ...

January 19, 2012

U.S.-made Apparel Prices Flat in December

WASHINGTON — U.S.-made apparel prices were flat in December after ticking up slightly in November, a continuing sign that inflationary ...

January 18, 2012

Jack Stahl Joins Saks Board

Jack Stahl, former Revlon Inc. president and chief executive officer, was named to the board of Saks Inc. Monday. He will ...

January 18, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana Apologizes to Hong Kong

HONG KONG--Dolce & Gabbana apologized Wednesday to the people of Hong Kong after residents staged a series of protests outside ...

January 18, 2012

G-Star Boosts Online Marketing

LOS ANGELES — G-Star Raw is taking a two-pronged approach in its spring marketing strategy: going big online with new ...

January 18, 2012

Mickey Drexler Blasts Malls

Whether it’s the kiosks cluttering the common space or the smell of popcorn, there’s a lot about malls that J. ...

January 18, 2012

Western Fashion Leads Dallas Market Center

The thriving business in Western-style fashion, boots and accessories is staking its claim at the Dallas Market Center. The Territory, a ...