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Behind the Secret
It’s up to the beholder whether Victoria’s Secret is sensual or seamy, titillating or tasteless.
So what’s the
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Castagna Exits Penney’s
As expected, Vanessa Castagna, chairman and chief executive officer of J.C. Penney stores, catalogue and…
Financo Taps William Susman
NEW YORK — Financo Inc. has named former Merrill Lynch investment banker William S. Susman as president and…
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After 10 months, Ron Frasch has a title at Saks Fifth Avenue: vice chairman and chief merchant, and Andrew…
Castagna Announcement Expected
NEW YORK — An announcement from Vanessa Castagna on her future role at J.C. Penney Co. is imminent, possibly…
Ann Taylor Elevates Krill
NEW YORK — Kay Krill, the driving force behind the success of Ann Taylor Loft, has been promoted to president
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Obituary: Retailer Paul Hirshleifer
NEW YORK — Paul Hirshleifer, who established Hirshleifer’s as one of the nation’s premiere designer stores…
Post-Thanksgiving Tally: Holiday Shopping Liftoff Fuels 4th-Qtr. Optimism
Retailers said the holiday season is off to a good start and are sticking to predictions for low- to…
Chasing Anne Klein: $163M Kellwood Bid, But Others in the Race
Kellwood Co. stepped forward on Thursday as the stalking horse in the race to acquire Kasper ASL, with an…
Wal-Mart Taps Women’s GMM
NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart has promoted Celia Clancy to senior vice president and general merchandise manager, over…
Taubman Goes Luxe With Mall In Orlando
NEW YORK -- Shopping in Orlando, America's biggest playland, will take a serious turn to luxury on Oct. 18. Th…
Wet Seal Plans Marketing Edge
NEW YORK -- Wet Seal is getting slicker on marketing platforms.
The specialty chain for teens and…
Mondi’s New Owners Seek To Reestablish Brand
NEW YORK -- As the bridge market sunk in the late Nineties, Mondi went right down with it. Now the Munich-base…
Adamson Hones Kmart Recovery Plan
NEW YORK -- Kmart might be readying the closure of hundreds of stores, but as chairman James B. Adamson sees i
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Endangered Species? Dept. Store Woes Spur Merger Rumors
NEW YORK -- Will there be another wave of mega-mergers to ultimately save the department store?
Industry observ…