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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…
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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…
The Candie’s Plan: Exclusive to Kohl’s, to Launch Sportswear
Candie's will develop a junior sportswear and accessories line exclusively for Kohl's Department Stores.
BCBG Thinking Big in Afterglow of Financing Deal
BCBG Max Azria Group’s completion of a $53 million bond offering last week gives the Los Angeles-based…
Cinven Completes CBR Deal
NEW YORK — Private equity firm Cinven on Monday completed its acquisition of German fashion group CBR Holding…
BCBG in $153M Financing Deal
BCBG Max Azria Group on Friday completed its $53 million bond offering, and at the same time entered into a…
Gordon Brothers Taps CEO
Gordon Brothers Group named Mark J. Schwartz chief executiveofficer, as the company evolves from a liquidator…