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Dolce, Gabbana Found Guilty

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:47:00 EDT

Designers and five others charged with tax evasion.

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Men's Wearhouse Fires George Zimmer

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:22:00 EDT

Executive chairman "terminated" from retailer, annual meeting postponed.

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Europe's Markets Mixed

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:00 EDT

Markets were on edge in mid-morning trading, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision about its bond-buying program.

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H&M Profit Slides 10.8% in Q2

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:09:00 EDT

Substantial negative currency translation effects impacted the company's quarterly income and sales.

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PPR Formally Becomes Kering

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

François-Henri Pinault moved several steps closer to the transformation of his family-controlled group on Tuesday, officially changing its name.

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Rumors Swirl Around Next Move for Vince Camuto

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:00 EDT

The firm has been busy on two fronts: expanding its business operations and working with Goldman Sachs, whether for a buyer, investor or other options.

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Clearing Skies Forecast for U.S. Economy

WWD.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

As buyers head out to trade shows across the country starting next month, the outlook for the second half is looking brighter.

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China, UAE Maintain Top Fashion Growth Scores

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:00 EDT

Latin American markets, including Chile and Mexico, took large strides forward.

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Retail Stocks Inch Up Toward All-Time High

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Sector gained 1.1 percent on Wall Street.

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Retail Apparel Prices Rise in May

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:10:00 EDT

The overall CPI was up 0.1 percent in the month.

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Chow Tai Fook Profits Fall

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:57:00 EDT

Slow spending hits results.

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Hudson's Bay Taps Bonnie Brooks, Liz Rodbell

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:54:00 EDT

The company has named Brooks vice chairman and Rodbell president, confirming a WWD report.

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Kate Spade Saturday Wins Trademark Dispute

WWD.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:53:00 EDT

The United States District Court in the Southern District of New York ruled Monday in Kate Spade's favor against Saturdays Surf.

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U.S., EU Set Free-Trade Talks

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:00 EDT

The first round of negotiations will launch in Washington the week of July 8.

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Retail Rises on Wall Street

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Retail stocks up 0.6 percent as stocks gain ahead of Fed meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Fashion Workers More Disaffected

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:26:00 EDT

24 Seven survey finds dissatisfaction and openness to change on the rise.

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Attacks on Labor Leaders Continued in 2012

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:00 EDT

Survey does note improvement in Myanmar and Guatemala.

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Commerce Looks to Ease Mexican Export Barriers

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:02:00 EDT

Undersecretary Francisco Sanchez leads mission to urge Mexico to reform Customs process.

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Hong Kong's Standing Lauded at Symposium

WWD.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:46:00 EDT

Symposium touts the city's special standing and expertise.

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Gucci Appeals Guess Ruling in Milan

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

The Italian court previously rejected Gucci's claim that Guess Inc. violated several of its “iconic” trademarks.

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