WWD Retail Headlines

Hudson's Bay Co. Said Planning New Role for Bonnie Brooks

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

In a surprising high-level reorganization, the Toronto-based retailer is expected to soon unveil new roles for Brooks and Liz Rodbell.

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Nordstrom's Big Plans for Expansion of Rack

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

Retailer plans on having over 230 Nordstrom Racks in operation by 2016, a number it could reach even earlier than that.

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Elie Tahari Opens on Fifth Avenue

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

The temporary store, which will be open through at least the fall, is an experimental showcase to test design, merchandising and retail concepts.

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Wal-Mart Stepping Up Bangladesh Inspections

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

Mike Duke, the retailer's president and ceo, gave a speech on integrity and business practices at The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Tokyo.

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Desigual Seeks Bigger Slice of U.S. Market

WWD.com — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:01:00 EDT

The fast-growing Barcelona-based retailer is on track to generate $1 billion in global sales this year.

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Joe Fresh to Open in New York's SoHo

WWD.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:58:00 EDT

Joseph Mimran in September will combine art and fashion at the brand’s fifth Manhattan store.

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Sears Canada Sells Two Stores to Raise $191M

WWD.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:48:00 EDT

Company sees chance to raise money but not change strategic plans.

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Retail Sales Drop in May

WWD.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:54:00 EDT

Department and specialty stores post declines.

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Viktor & Rolf Make Plans for Paris Flagship

WWD.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:59:00 EDT

The boutique is to open in autumn on the Rue Saint-Honoré.

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Galeries Lafayette Sets Jakarta Unit

WWD.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:21:00 EDT

The four-level department store is located in the Pacific Mall.

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Protestors Mar Target Annual Meeting

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:30:00 EDT

They were upset over the reported firing of thousands of employees in connection with Target’s acquisition of leasehold interests from Zellers Inc.

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Brands Talk Product Diversity at Investor Conferences

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:57:00 EDT

Diversifying in one way or another to more effectively capture market share was a common theme on Wednesday.

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Jerry Bernstein, Buying Executive, Dead at 83

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:13:00 EDT

He was a longtime buying-office executive who founded his own firm.

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Hudson's Bay Narrows Loss in Q1

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:26:00 EDT

The Toronto-based company posted a net loss for the period ended May 4 of $14.3 million, or 12 cents a diluted share.

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J.C. Penney Launches Apparel Design Center in New York

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

The retailer is taking a page from the past to reestablish its private brand reputation.

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L.A.'s Digital Scene Begins to Percolate

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

The city is coming into its own as a hub for digital start-ups, especially in the fashion, entertainment and media sectors that are its traditional strengths.

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Macy's Terry Lundgren: 'We Will Try Everything'

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

The retailer is evolving with a host of new initiatives, which were among the topics discussed at the Macy’s Inc. investor meeting Tuesday.

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A List of L.A.'s Digital Start-ups

WWD.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Start-ups tend to focus on fashion, media or entertainment, all industries long rooted in the city's culture.

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Largest Chanel Store Opens in London

WWD.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:43:00 EDT

The 12,600-square-foot unit is located on New Bond Street directly across the street from Louis Vuitton’s London flagship and next door to Dior.

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Bergdorf Goodman Unveils Revamped Chanel Boutique

WWD.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:57:00 EDT

Situated on the main floor in direct line of sight from the Fifth Avenue entrance, the 1,400-square-foot space is twice as large as the previous one.

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