New York—In an era were even a 1% change in sales can wreck havoc on a company’s stock, can you imagine a 40,882% … [Read more...]
Profiles
In-depth interviews with top retailers
Luxottica Buys Israeli Erroca Sunglass Chain
Milan, Italy—Luxottica Group, which owns and operates more than 2,000 Sunglass Huts in the world, just purchased Erroca, an … [Read more...]
August 15, 2011 -
Frye Opens First Flagship–in NYC
New York--Basking in its almost 150-year heritage, Frye has opened a gorgeous vintage-contemporary flagship store in Soho, New … [Read more...]
August 8, 2011 -
Ten Minutes With….XSRE
At the time when many retailers are downsizing, XSRE, a new all-accessories ‘superstore,’ is betting that bigger is better, … [Read more...]
August 1, 2011 -
Piero Guidi Opens NY Store
New York--Renowned Italian handbag manufacturer Piero Guidi is making its retail debut in America with a store down in … [Read more...]
July 27, 2011 -
Tourneau Bows New Watch Retail Concept in NYC
New York—Tourneau opened the doors today not only to its latest store, situated on Madison Avenue at 53rd Street, but into what … [Read more...]
June 30, 2011 -
Deb Shops to Restructure Under Chapter 11
Philadelphia--Deb Shops filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Sunday as part of plans to sell the company to … [Read more...]
June 27, 2011 -
2011 Retailer of the Year: Lord & Taylor
The oldest upscale, specialty-retail department store chain in the U.S. shows off its makeover and kicks off a new chapter. The … [Read more...]
June 23, 2011 -
Genesco Acquires UK Footwear Retailer, SCHUH Group
Nashville--Genesco Inc. today announced that it has acquired Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic … [Read more...]
June 23, 2011 -
H&M Q2 Profit Misses Expectations
Stockholm—Faced with higher cotton prices, rising labor costs in Asia and a strong Swedish crown, H&M, the “world’s … [Read more...]
June 22, 2011 -
Versace to Launch Fall H&M Collection
Stockholm--Versace is the latest fashion house to team up with H&M for an exclusive collection slated to hit 300 stores and … [Read more...]
June 21, 2011 -
Macy’s Inc. Inks $1.5 Billion Bank Credit
Cincinnati--Macy’s Inc. said today it has entered into a $1.5 billion bank credit agreement with J.P. Morgan, Bank of America … [Read more...]
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