QRS Ends Merger Deal
Talk about getting cold feet at the altar....
The Young Contemporary Lines
Vernon, Calif.–based BCBG Max Azria Group—maker of women’s ready-to-wear, evening and bridesmaid dresses, denim, eyewear, swimwear, footwear, accessories and fragrances—announce...
Frances' Wake
Hurricane Frances has taken its toll on the lives of Florida’s residents as well as the state’s retailers. Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores Inc. is among those affected. The operator of Burdines, Bloomingda...
The Retail Revolution
As arguably the most profound information- technology advancement of the past decade, the World Wide Web continues to affect the future of retailing in new ways....
King of Kitsch
With a hot dog–shaped Oscar Mayer Wienermobile parked out front, the Paul Frank Store opened at Las Vegas’ Fashion Show Mall on Aug. 31 with an event that rolled out the red c...
Wholesale Venture Brings Clothing to Tall Women
Simpatico LLC has opened up its tall women’s clothing business to wholesalers....
Third Street Yankees Come to Town
What does a New England girl like Danielle Kays do after she moves to Los Angeles? She opens a boutique that reminds her of her wild college days....
CMC Gets Market Editor
Donna Maria Duarte has been named market editor for the California Market Center in Los Angeles. In this newly created position, Duarte will identify outstanding fashion, gift and home products from the cent...
San Francisco Fashion Week '04: Evarize
Evarize designer Erica Varize seemed to be channeling that era of ’70s style during which designers were channeling the ’30s. Liquid jersey pants and cowl-neck tops were accessorized with gold...
Oscar on Madison
Oscar de la Renta is heading to New York’s tony Madison Avenue, where the company will open a 3,000-square-foot boutique. The shop will be the company’s first free-standing U.S. store....
Tukatech Goes 3-D With New Sim Tools
Los Angeles–based CAD/CAM company Tukatech Inc. has rolled out a new series of 3-D tools aimed at speeding up apparel product development. The E-Fit Simulator and the 3D Moti...
San Francisco Fashion Week '04: Collen Quen Couture
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising graduate Colleen Quen opened the week with her
Bebe Sport Changes
There are changes afoot at Brisbane-based retail boutique chain Bebe Stores Inc. Barbara Wambach, president and chief operating officer for Bebe Sport, is now chief administrative officer of Bebe Stor...
Mossimo Seeks CFO
Santa Monica–based Mossimo Inc. announced that Mali Shrinivas has resigned as chief financial officer to pursue other interests. The company is currently searching for a replacement....
Italian Connection
Well-dressed Italians and Italophiles turned out to hear Italian-born designer Elisabetta Rogiani show a few of her Spring ’05 fashions and talk about her recent work on A...
