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PVH Q1 Profits Up 61.5%

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:05:00 EDT

Surpasses guidance and estimates on strength from Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein.

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Brands Finding New Ways to Fight Fakes

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:31:00 EDT

Trademark executives discuss strategies at annual conference.

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Maurice Marciano's Retirement Pact Lifts Compensation at Guess

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:45:00 EDT

Collects $1.4M bonus and signs on for two-year consulting deal at $500K per annum.

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Talbots Extends Sycamore Agreement

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:44:00 EDT

Exclusivity deal lasts for two more days.

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Macy's in China E-Commerce Deal

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:24:00 EDT

Retailer links with site to sell private label merchandise.

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Euro Angst Hits Markets

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:08:00 EDT

Currency hits two-year low, stocks down as leaders meet in Brussels.

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Burberry to Focus on Retail, Customer Service

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:07:00 EDT

Company will continue to build high-profile flagships.

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Guess Net Again Hit by Europe Woes

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Guess Inc. managed to beat Wall Street’s first-quarter estimates despite earnings and sales that were depleted by steep drops in its European business.

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Gucci Presses Trademark Case in Other Courts

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:45:00 EDT

The company's lawsuit appears to be over in the U.S., but it is forging ahead with new cases filed against Guess Inc. in China, Italy and France.

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Target and Macy’s Talk Consumers, Competitors

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:34:00 EDT

Questions on J.C. Penney crop up at investor conference.

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OECD Gives Upbeat Global Economic Forecast

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:33:00 EDT

Europe's woes cited as downside to world growth.

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Vionnet Gets New Majority Owner

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:40:00 EDT

Co-owners Matteo Marzotto and his longtime friend and Marni ceo Gianni Castiglioni, who acquired the brand in 2009, will remain shareholders.

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Express Stock Drops 27.4%

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:37:00 EDT

Knit misstep hits retailer, which plummets in tepid market.

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Charges Hit Marks & Spencer Bottom Line

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:25:00 EDT

Increased operating costs and lower margins hit the company’s bottom line in fiscal year.

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Pressure Mounts on Wal-Mart Board

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Support has been growing for New York City comptroller John Liu’s call to unseat certain directors at the company’s June 1 annual meeting.

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Gucci Awarded $4.7M in Guess Case

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:40:00 EDT

Luxury brand wins three-year legal battle, but fails to get big payout.

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Kids Get More Apparel in Q1

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:10:00 EDT

Clothing remains dominant category of children's buys despite low request rate.

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Tandy Loss Down on Lower Revenues in Q3

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:00 EDT

CEO sees opportunity for profitability in fiscal 2013.

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LVMH Unveils Green Initiative

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:28:00 EDT

The French luxury goods giant is launching an internal Green Week in tandem with a conference beginning in Brussels under the title Every Drop Counts.

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Analysts Weigh In on Wal-Mart Corruption Probe

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Retailer might be dealing with a potential legal nightmare over bribery allegations, but observers seem to be giving it a pass.

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