More From Vicki M. Young
Gauging the Fallout From Latest Federated-May Merger Talks
Shares of May Department Stores jumped 9 percent on news that Federated Stores was eyeing it as an…
Building a Brand: Service, Location and Research
NEW YORK — Just making a sale isn’t enough these days for retailers. More important is having a strong brand…
Gadzooks Now Accepting Bids
NEW YORK — Bankrupt Gadzooks Inc. is up for sale.
Bids for the struggling Carrollton, Tex.-based 243-unit…
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Analysts Give Mixed ’05 Outlook, Consumer Spending in Question
Just one week into the new year and already there are mixed perceptions about the state of consumer spending…
Bruno Magli Unit Exits Bankruptcy
NEW YORK — BM USA Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Bruno Magli SpA, emerged from bankruptcy on Thursday.
Aaron…
Claiborne Acquires C & C California
Liz Claiborne Inc. has added another brand to its growing portfolio, acquiring C & C California Inc. for an…
Same-Store Holiday Sales a Mixed Bag
By Vicki M. Young
NEW YORK — U.S. retailers reported mixed same-store sales for the all-important December hol
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Leighton Pleads Guilty To Sales-Tax Charges
Jeweler Fred Leighton Ltd. pleaded guilty to failing to collect New York City and State sales taxes and paid…
Former Federated CEO Zimmerman Indicted for Perjury in Antitrust Case
James Zimmerman, former chairman and chief executive officer of Federated Department Stores, was indicted for…
Wet Seal Closing Units, Cutting Jobs
The Wet Seal Inc., the Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based specialty retailer, said it will close 150…
Consumer Confidence Surprise
Consumers are ending 2004 on a high note, breaking a four-month slide in the confidence index due to optimism…
Jones, Barneys Deal Done at $397M
Jones Apparel Group Inc. said on Monday that it completed its acquisition of luxury retailer Barneys New York…
Restructuring Donnkenny Weighing Its Options
NEW YORK — Donnkenny Inc., the women’s sportswear manufacturer that has been in restructuring mode since the…
The Chase for Castagna: Ex-Penney’s Executive Said to Be in Kmart Talks
Financier-turned-retailer Eddie Lampert is trying to lure Vanessa Castagna into his realm.
London Fog Charts a New Course
NEW YORK — London Fog Industries Inc. has a new direction.
The outerwear firm, which includes the London Fog…