Levi Strauss & Co. has launched a new brand that currently can only be found outside of the United States. The San Francisco–based company’s new label, called Denizen, is geared for the 18- to 28-year-old consumer looking for jeans at an affordable price. The line is launching for more»

A California clothing company has sued entertainer Madonna over the rights to use the “Material Girl” label in her new line of clothing being sold at Macy’s. L.A. Triumph of Cerritos, Calif., said it and its predecessor have been selling a line of women’s clothing under the more»

Barneys New York has tapped Mark Wells, the former head of Gucci, to become its new chief executive, effective Sept. 1. Barneys’ previous chief executive, Howard Socol, retired in 2008. Since then, a team of seven executives has run the retail chain. Istithmar World, a subsidiary of Dubai more»

Mega-retailer Gap Inc. has launched an e-commerce site dedicated to the Canadian consumer. The San Francisco–based company has set up a fulfillment warehouse in Bolton, Ontario, that will help get the company’s goods—sold under the Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy more»