Target Pops Up in Chicago

Minneapolis-based retail giant Target Corp. opens its first pop-up store in Chicago. Running May 7–9, the “Bullseye ...

Carr Textile Stocking Eco Goods

Fenton, Mo.–based Carr Textile Corp. introduced a line of stock eco fabrics available in 100-yard minimums. Carr’s organic specialty fabric program includes seven styles available in s...

West Coast Ports Ease Fees to Encourage More Traffic

When the Port of Los Angeles saw its cargo-container volumes plummet 17 percent in the first three months of this year, it decided to start whittling away at a basket of fees it imposes on ca...

Better-Than-Expected Sales Reported in April

April retail sales were better than expected for many retailers. The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that U.S. chain stores’ sales increased 0.7 percent. Warmer weather and ...

Iconix Buys Half of Ed Hardy Brand

In a $17 million deal finalized on May 4, Iconix Brand Group—owners of the Mossimo, Rampage, Joe Boxer, Candie’s, Bongo, Ocean P...

New CEO of Lucky Brand

New York–based Liz Claiborne Inc. named Tom Fitzgerald chief executive officer of Lucky Brand Jeans. Previously, he served ...

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Norma Kamali still going strong (Photo from the New York...

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Isetan Spring 2009 collection (Photos from A Continuous...

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All the glitz and glamour at the Costume Institute Gala (Photo from...

Meister to Receive Friendly House Award

Womenswear designer David Meister will be honored May 17 with Friendly House’s Vision Award during the charity’s annual “Fashion for Life” fund-raising event. ...

Fashion, Face-Time With California Designers at The Grove

For fashion fans, the only thing better than a runway show is a chance to meet the designer. Barneys Co-op and Los Angeles retail center The Grove want to give the public that opportunity at an upcoming event in Los Angeles. Set for May 14 from 9 to...

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A 21st Century Girl (Photo from New York...

New Guy at O#039;Neill

Can a mountain man from Sweden blend in with the surf crowd at the O’Neill Group? We will soon find out. Jan Valdmaa, a Swe...

'Twilight' Stars Model for Joseph's Spring/Summer Collection

TWILIGHT SPRING: “Twilight” star Ashley Greene, pictured right, models styles from the For Joseph label. On left is Jessica Lowndes of TV show “90210”On April 30, some of Hollywood’s newest faces gathered at fashion...

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Party like it's 90210 (Photo from...