WWD Retail Headlines

Yoox Eyes China Growth

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:13:00 EDT

The country is expected to be one of Yoox Group’s top three markets by 2016 or 2017.

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Christian Lacroix to Open Paris Boutique

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:48:00 EDT

The fashion house — which shuttered its boutiques in France and the U.S. after shrinking to a licensing operation in 2009 — is venturing into retail again.

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Uniqlo Names Novak Djokovic Brand Ambassador

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:28:00 EDT

Japanese fast-fashion retailer sets global partnership with tennis star.

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Zale Loss Declines

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:04:00 EDT

Fine jewelry boosts retailer.

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American Eagle Raises Guidance

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:35:00 EDT

Profits up 40 percent.

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Study: Tablets Gaining Sales Traction

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

Smartphones remain a crucial tool for retailers looking to influence shoppers, but it’s tablets that are quickly gaining the stronger grip on consumer spending.

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Urban Outfitters' Richard Hayne Talks International

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

Company's chairman, president and ceo believes things are just getting started in the global arena.

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Ralph Lauren Plans Major Push in China

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:49:00 EDT

The company plans to open 60 stores in Greater China within the next three years.

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Urban Outfitters' Earnings Fall 12.1%

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:52:00 EDT

Total net sales rose by 9 percent over the same quarter last year to $569 million.

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Karstadt Names Chief Retail Officer

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:31:00 EDT

Maeder was previously head of the Swiss Charles Vögele Group, and has been advising Karstadt.

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Catering to Today’s Consumer

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

The customer is king. That retail mantra has never been more true than in the age of the Internet.

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Macy’s Stepping Up Tech Spend

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

Chairman and ceo Terry Lundgren laid out the technology vision at the retailer’s annual meeting on Friday.

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Ron Johnson Talks Challenges at J.C. Penney Meeting

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

Ceo acknowledges that the retailer is going to be “in the wilderness” for about a year as it reinvents its identity in a bid to capture market share.

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Ann Inc. Profits Gain 5.2%

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:42:00 EDT

Loft division continues to drive the retailer’s results.

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PacSun Shows Sign of Turnaround Taking Hold

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The California-based action sports retailer hasn’t quite turned the corner, but first-quarter performance shows it might be on the right track.

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Bloomingdale's Barbara D'Arcy Dead at 84

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:00 EDT

The gifted interior designer worked for the retailer for more than four decades.

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Aeropostale Posts Decline in Q1 Income

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:14:00 EDT

Retailer said it is still in the early stages of executing its initiatives.

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Bottega Veneta Unveils Latest Shanghai Store

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:28:00 EDT

Arriving relatively late into the China market, the Italian luxury brand is certainly making up for lost time.

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Asset Sales Lift Sears Income

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:42:00 EDT

Retailer showed a profit as a result of disposals, while Bon-Ton turned in a loss.

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Gap Net Holds Steady, Comps Tick Ahead

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:37:00 EDT

Retailer's sales for the three months ended April 28 rose 5.8 percent to $3.49 billion.

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