Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T12:04:42.822-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:clothing-retailers Aili McConnon amcconnon365 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15687012021362802876-f18ca2659d554d35bc3cce36683ee03e 2009-11-20T09:04:00.369-05:00

As $25 million homes sat on the market and the nation's idea of credit was reduced to cash in a mattress, it was a tough year for the high-end but a good year for luxury.

As $25 million homes sat on the market and the nation's idea of credit was reduced to cash in a mattress, it was a tough year for the high-end but a good year for luxury. http://www.thestreet.com/story/10628550/1/luxury-outsells-high-end-with-value.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10451201994722472141-f3af6c15860da3da5129f0b843527834 2009-11-18T11:53:45.523-05:00

Lanvin has confirmed today that it has sold a minority stake to an investor today as part of a plan to grow the business considerably over the coming years. The identity of the European family holding company behind the investment has not yet been revealed but the label did confirm that it had sold 12.5 per cent of Arpège SAS, the holding company for Lanvin in order to leverage future growth.

Lanvin has confirmed today that it has sold a minority stake to an investor today as part of a plan to grow the business considerably over the coming years. The identity of the European family holding company behind the investment has not yet been revealed but the label did confirm that it had sold 12.5 per cent of Arpège SAS, the holding company for Lanvin in order to leverage future growth. http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/091118-lanvin-finds-a-new-investor.aspx Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10940667917874336431-42f75276ca266a308aaaec1f24b6e196 2009-11-18T09:27:38.517-05:00

Luxury clothing and accessories retailer Burberry PLC won't be selling its small leather sling bags at mark-down prices this Christmas after cutting inventory to fit consumers' recessionary pockets.

Luxury clothing and accessories retailer Burberry PLC won't be selling its small leather sling bags at mark-down prices this Christmas after cutting inventory to fit consumers' recessionary pockets. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091117-708185.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15957041737156321632-2437eb859e49c8e4013c8a0dc36f9fa3 2009-11-18T09:24:07.610-05:00

Burberry Group Plc, the U.K.’s largest luxury-goods company, raised its dividend for the first time in 18 months after reporting a drop in first-half profit that was no worse than analysts estimated. Shareholders will receive...

Burberry Group Plc, the U.K.’s largest luxury-goods company, raised its dividend for the first time in 18 months after reporting a drop in first-half profit that was no worse than analysts estimated. Shareholders will receive... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=aAtzy4o1qRq4 Charles Dubow cdubow602 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9498505269880507231-e238d8351fcb574f057bf66d1f22276d 2009-11-18T09:25:53.657-05:00

Luxury is back. Maybe not in the form of the conspicuous consumption seen pre-2008, but high-end retailers are at least starting to pick up profit gains.

Luxury is back. Maybe not in the form of the conspicuous consumption seen pre-2008, but high-end retailers are at least starting to pick up profit gains. http://www.thestreet.com/story/10627874/1/will-luxury-lead-the-retail-recovery.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN Charles Dubow cdubow602 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4977771672251109142-811a9f6977243cf0df0635fd9fdc953b 2009-11-17T09:24:04.590-05:00

Burberry is targeting growth in non-clothing ranges like shoes and purses in the economic recovery, the luxury goods group said on Tuesday, as it posted a smaller-than-forecast fall in first-half profit.

Burberry is targeting growth in non-clothing ranges like shoes and purses in the economic recovery, the luxury goods group said on Tuesday, as it posted a smaller-than-forecast fall in first-half profit. http://cn.reuters.com/article/swissMktRpt/idCNLG25172820091117 Charles Dubow cdubow602 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9402653519468106316-2325f87615d881d19d9f672e217b8481 2009-11-16T09:21:18.371-05:00

When Tom Ford parted company with the Gucci Group back in 2004, fashion pundits predicted the end of an era for the "superstar designer". Henceforth, it was argued, anonymous teams would be the order of the day, the types who did most of the work...

When Tom Ford parted company with the Gucci Group back in 2004, fashion pundits predicted the end of an era for the "superstar designer". Henceforth, it was argued, anonymous teams would be the order of the day, the types who did most of the work... http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/frankel/ready-to-wear-celine-is-synonymous-with-a-rigorous-metropolitan-aesthetic-1821225.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12660128062553189021-0b04abbcf2fc3f412459f60e27c09d77 2009-11-09T09:59:58.188-05:00

Retail sales as a whole improved in October, indicating that consumers are actually starting to spend money again, despite predictions that this holiday season could be a dreadful one at cash registers. Enjoying that comeback are a few department-store chains — some of them on the luxury end — whose sales were hit hard when the recession began.

Retail sales as a whole improved in October, indicating that consumers are actually starting to spend money again, despite predictions that this holiday season could be a dreadful one at cash registers. Enjoying that comeback are a few department-store chains — some of them on the luxury end — whose sales were hit hard when the recession began. http://industry.bnet.com/retail/10004910/nordstrom-saks-sales-turnaround-spells-hope-for-department-stores/ Charles Dubow cdubow602 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10471327545969828159-ed4563fb8c80449ba11009e4489b601f 2009-11-09T09:51:20.767-05:00

Retail rents in England account for some of the highest property rentals in the world, but London’s Bond Street, home to the world’s glitziest brands, will defy the credit crunch and other retail streets in the country as it sets a record of £900...

Retail rents in England account for some of the highest property rentals in the world, but London’s Bond Street, home to the world’s glitziest brands, will defy the credit crunch and other retail streets in the country as it sets a record of £900... http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/News/Leads/Bond_Street_sets_record_retail_rents_200911097839/ Charles Dubow cdubow602 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3261290867065630995-3d46c7c8fde7e4d8ea67c4b9bf113d11 2009-10-30T17:28:45.823-04:00

Under Armour Inc. raised its 2009 outlook Tuesday after reporting third-quarter earnings rose slightly on higher sales of its sports apparel and shoes. But the company plans next year to tap the brakes on its footwear growth — a category executives...

Under Armour Inc. raised its 2009 outlook Tuesday after reporting third-quarter earnings rose slightly on higher sales of its sports apparel and shoes. But the company plans next year to tap the brakes on its footwear growth — a category executives... http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2009/10/26/daily16.html Geoff Gloeckler ggloeckler235 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2678215686923980775-9622411410e950f8aedc6c5142d936e1 2009-11-04T09:58:50.218-05:00

This recession has been atypical in many ways -- including its effect on the luxury-goods sector. In the other recessions we’ve seen since World War II, the luxury sector mainly stayed intact. However, this time it appears to have lost its luster.

This recession has been atypical in many ways -- including its effect on the luxury-goods sector. In the other recessions we’ve seen since World War II, the luxury sector mainly stayed intact. However, this time it appears to have lost its luster. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/11/03/view-from-the-inside-is-the-luxury-sector-recoveri.aspx Charles Dubow cdubow602 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13467537762141969172-e09315a7cf7309bcc7b571b89a0defe4 2009-11-04T09:43:12.210-05:00

October was far and away the best month American retailers have had since consumers put the brakes on spending last autumn.

October was far and away the best month American retailers have had since consumers put the brakes on spending last autumn. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/business/economy/04shop.html?_r=1&ref=business Steve Hans shans652 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4984825545639067224-297fbf4d9bdb1f48c4f3b86e0b4f5068 2009-10-23T09:50:23.692-04:00

Critics may mock him as a faux WASP parvenu and dismiss his customers as "yuppie arrivistes" (as a New York Times letter writer put it in 1992), but Lauren's work has authentic emotional power. It expresses his own "yearning for something beautiful...

Critics may mock him as a faux WASP parvenu and dismiss his customers as "yuppie arrivistes" (as a New York Times letter writer put it in 1992), but Lauren's work has authentic emotional power. It expresses his own "yearning for something beautiful... http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/22/ralph-lauren-photoshop-glamour-opinions-contributors-virginia-postrel.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9517119129059919203-2346a7c06c6806db990a29f1bf9f8601 2009-10-16T11:37:31.075-04:00

U.S. consumers at nearly every income level and spending stratum have pulled back over the past year, trading down from department stores to discounters or delaying purchases altogether. According to one poll, 60% of Americans say they're wearing...

U.S. consumers at nearly every income level and spending stratum have pulled back over the past year, trading down from department stores to discounters or delaying purchases altogether. According to one poll, 60% of Americans say they're wearing... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_43/b4152042033401.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 9 8 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13743508925605133570-1084cd5388b627b085acc9d9cf27f7aa 2009-10-23T09:52:06.682-04:00

Harvey Nichols chief executive Joseph Wan believes a “substantial shift” has occurred in the luxury retail landscape since the banking meltdown from which it will not recover for at least five years. Wan said that luxury retailers should be prepared...

Harvey Nichols chief executive Joseph Wan believes a “substantial shift” has occurred in the luxury retail landscape since the banking meltdown from which it will not recover for at least five years. Wan said that luxury retailers should be prepared... http://www.retail-week.com/retail-sectors/fashion/luxury/harvey-nichols-boss-warns-of-slow-luxury-recovery/5007310.article Charles Dubow cdubow602 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7372693686114027663-19d6cee12e11c0ad6de0c9ecfda563ae 2009-09-10T09:07:35.183-04:00

In this new era of frugality, well-to-do shoppers have stowed away their splashy logos. But they may hold the key to a consumer recovery. Affluent shoppers are the most important segment of consumer spending, which in turn drives the...

In this new era of frugality, well-to-do shoppers have stowed away their splashy logos. But they may hold the key to a consumer recovery. Affluent shoppers are the most important segment of consumer spending, which in turn drives the... http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-welloff10-2009sep10,0,7640046.story Charles Dubow cdubow602 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9669347661533520808-b5d63b9821f9308dd70ed86697b4efe3 2009-09-09T13:49:32.115-04:00

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group Inc. reported a large quarterly loss, dragged down by charges and sharp discounts to move unsold goods.

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group Inc. reported a large quarterly loss, dragged down by charges and sharp discounts to move unsold goods. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125245780702894421.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12581922533879886785-34fffee5bfc548fc5a351257f2d3da15 2009-09-29T10:36:10.058-04:00

Simple Shoes (DECK) has always been against something. When the company made its debut in 1991, it was against gaudy, futuristic sneakers and coveted logos. In 2005, it came out against using materials that trash the Earth. Both moves paid off...

Simple Shoes (DECK) has always been against something. When the company made its debut in 1991, it was against gaudy, futuristic sneakers and coveted logos. In 2005, it came out against using materials that trash the Earth. Both moves paid off... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/sep2009/id20090928_302174.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5349685644849310474-a95ee5a428a526c8624f353f44dad752 2009-03-13T13:26:27.869-04:00

The teen apparel market has been highly fragmented and fiercely competitive for years. And now, these companies also face a dismal consumer spending environment and unfavorable teen demographic trends. Despite these challenges, our long-term outlook...

The teen apparel market has been highly fragmented and fiercely competitive for years. And now, these companies also face a dismal consumer spending environment and unfavorable teen demographic trends. Despite these challenges, our long-term outlook... http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id=283383 Lauren Young lyoung404 29 29 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13909847195883184441-4879f9f17249df6fa69a88eb06d70b30 2009-03-30T17:18:03.671-04:00

America's Favorite Foreign Retailers are doing better than local ones

America's Favorite Foreign Retailers are doing better than local ones http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/24/foreign-retailer-favorites-lifestyle-style-foreign-retailer.html?partner=moreover Susan Berfield sberfield046 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9155264571040900550-615169a244abc1c21bdd331af58b3a60 2009-03-09T09:04:21.537-04:00

Modesty in young women's clothing is getting a boost from the dismal economy. When consumer spending was in overdrive, retailers could sell to the masses and ignore the more muted voices asking for, say, a decent supply of sleeved shirts or prom dresses that show more fabric than skin.

Modesty in young women's clothing is getting a boost from the dismal economy. When consumer spending was in overdrive, retailers could sell to the masses and ignore the more muted voices asking for, say, a decent supply of sleeved shirts or prom dresses that show more fabric than skin. http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2009-03-08-teens-modest-retail-clothes_N.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5959183325598536730-647bcd7ba0c800826bb0d850bd8bb56c 2009-08-13T16:10:27.690-04:00

Your favorite Gap jeans are gone. What they've been replaced with, boasts executive vice president of design Patrick Robinson, are jeans "that will change your life." The retailer literally scrapped every single pattern it had for jeans, ranging...

Your favorite Gap jeans are gone. What they've been replaced with, boasts executive vice president of design Patrick Robinson, are jeans "that will change your life." The retailer literally scrapped every single pattern it had for jeans, ranging... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9A258G00.htm Ashley Shaner ashaner438 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5111639100600499723-0338fb99c975ca43f2dbb1da89a3eed2 2009-08-25T11:01:27.263-04:00

Anna Wintour exposed her funny bone during her taping of “The Late Show With David Letterman” Monday afternoon, appearing as a guest on the program to discuss “The September Issue” and promote the citywide retail event Fashion’s Night...

Anna Wintour exposed her funny bone during her taping of “The Late Show With David Letterman” Monday afternoon, appearing as a guest on the program to discuss “The September Issue” and promote the citywide retail event Fashion’s Night... http://tinyurl.com/lerzn4 Lauren Young lyoung404 3 1 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10930096904756486178-702b41d43db3ec22ccb9999b90411039 2009-02-25T08:56:18.323-05:00

Nordstrom (JWN) is snatching customers from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue (SAKS). T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are stealing market share from most every store at the mall. And Macy's (M) benefits as much as it gets...

Nordstrom (JWN) is snatching customers from Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue (SAKS). T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are stealing market share from most every store at the mall. And Macy's (M) benefits as much as it gets... http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2009-02-24-consumers-discount-shopping-retail_N.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18044372788512104096-7b535828786d76f21b0933e5d1423a2d 2009-09-10T08:40:03.070-04:00

The disastrous buyout of Barneys New York has claimed two fresh casualties. Istithmar -- the Dubai-based private-equity fund that paid a staggering $942.3 million in 2007 to buy the floundering luxury chain -- said its two top executives in New York have exited.

The disastrous buyout of Barneys New York has claimed two fresh casualties. Istithmar -- the Dubai-based private-equity fund that paid a staggering $942.3 million in 2007 to buy the floundering luxury chain -- said its two top executives in New York have exited. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/blowout_at_barneys_4IPRyxr4thpCObjjCyirkI Charles Dubow cdubow602 1 1 0 0