The first batch of designers headed for the new “Designers in Residence” program, housed inside the Macy’s at Union Square in San Francisco, has been named. The six designers, who all live in San Francisco but come from spots around the world, will be the first lucky ones to take part more»

Portland, Ore.–based Columbia Sportswear Co. named Adrienne Moser vice president of global apparel merchandising and design for the Columbia brand. She succeeds Sue Parham, who has left the company. A more than 20-year veteran of the apparel business, Moser spent 14 years at Ventura, more»

Coming off a good holiday season, Hot Topic Inc. reported a 1.3 percent increase in same-store sales for the fourth quarter of its 2011 fiscal year, compared with a 2.1 percent decline during the same period a year earlier.

Hot Topic raised its guidance for its fourth-quarter earnings to a range of 19 more»

Macy’s Inc. announced that Ron Klein, its chief stores officer, will retire effective March 31, bringing an end to a 36-year career with Macy’s, which included a stint as chairman and chief executive of Macy’s East. The Macy’s East division operations, along with the operations more»

The Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund premiered its new Web series on Hulu last week. Vogue magazine and the CFDA created the fund to support up-and-coming American fashion designers by awarding winners of the competition $300,000 in financial backing and business mentoring.

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