http://www.wwd.com/ The latest Market news from WWD.com. en-us Copyright WWD 2008. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:45:35 EST Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:45:35 EST Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com (CNP Internet Technology) http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/juicy-creates-cfo-post-1868800?src=rss/markets/20081121 Cole Haan's Robert Trauber joins the contemporary brand, Juicy Couture. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/juicy-creates-cfo-post-1868800?src=rss/markets/20081121 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/members-only-to-launch-denim-line-1867243?src=rss/markets/20081120 In the Eighties, the Members Only tag line read, "When you put it on, something happens." Now, that something comes in the form of a jeans line. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/members-only-to-launch-denim-line-1867243?src=rss/markets/20081120 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/spanish-trade-shows-downward-trend-1865465?src=rss/markets/20081119 The economic slump takes a big bite out of Spanish trade shows. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/spanish-trade-shows-downward-trend-1865465?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/italian-trade-shows-shoring-up-services-1865341?src=rss/markets/20081119 Italian shows seek to offer attendees the best bang for their buck. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/italian-trade-shows-shoring-up-services-1865341?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/australian-trade-shows-hoping-for-the-best-1865517?src=rss/markets/20081119 Despite recession fears, organizers expect decent turnout at upcoming fairs. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/australian-trade-shows-hoping-for-the-best-1865517?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/japanese-trade-shows-changing-focus-1865698?src=rss/markets/20081119 Japanese shows concentrate on the quality of buyers rather than numbers. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/japanese-trade-shows-changing-focus-1865698?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/brazilian-trade-shows-optimism-reigns-1865718?src=rss/markets/20081119 A strong domestic economy has Brazilian fairs feeling fine. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/brazilian-trade-shows-optimism-reigns-1865718?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/chinese-trade-shows-facing-challenges-1865579?src=rss/markets/20081119 Chinese trade shows faced a tough year in 2008 and expect more difficulty to come. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/chinese-trade-shows-facing-challenges-1865579?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/international-trade-shows-calendar-1865727?src=rss/markets/20081119 All listings were accurate at press time. Please contact individual shows to confirm. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/international-trade-shows-calendar-1865727?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/gucci-celebrates-unicef-partnership-1865891?src=rss/markets/20081119 Gucci kicks off worldwide campaign featuring pop singer Rihanna. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/gucci-celebrates-unicef-partnership-1865891?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/turkish-trade-shows-feeling-the-pinch-1865451?src=rss/markets/20081119 As the global economy slows, Turkish fashion makers experience effects. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/turkish-trade-shows-feeling-the-pinch-1865451?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/uk-trade-shows-not-standing-pat-1865360?src=rss/markets/20081119 New offerings have organizers feeling hopeful for 2009. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/uk-trade-shows-not-standing-pat-1865360?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/managing-the-downturn-1865292?src=rss/markets/20081119 French fairs look to value-added services to help weather the financial storm. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/managing-the-downturn-1865292?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/levy-departing-as-caribbean-joe-ceo-1865687?src=rss/markets/20081119 CJ Apparel Group chief executive officer Jeffry Levy is stepping down after helping to return the moderate Caribbean Joe brand to profitability. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/levy-departing-as-caribbean-joe-ceo-1865687?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/german-trade-shows-forging-ahead-1865433?src=rss/markets/20081119 Organizers say that tough times make trade shows more important than ever. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/german-trade-shows-forging-ahead-1865433?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/canadian-trade-shows-money-troubles-1865709?src=rss/markets/20081119 The fluctuating value of the Canadian dollar versus the greenback makes upcoming shows difficult to gauge. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/canadian-trade-shows-money-troubles-1865709?src=rss/markets/20081119 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/abi-ferrin-seeks-to-expand-nationally-1863788?src=rss/markets/20081118 Dallas designer Abi Ferrin is aiming for national expansion after showing her spring-summer ready-to-wear collection during New York Fashion Week. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/abi-ferrin-seeks-to-expand-nationally-1863788?src=rss/markets/20081118 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/scaasi-to-sell-jewelry-on-hsn-1863784?src=rss/markets/20081118 Fifty years after Diana Vreeland urged Arnold Scaasi to add jewelry to his repertoire, the designer is back at it with a new collection for HSN. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/scaasi-to-sell-jewelry-on-hsn-1863784?src=rss/markets/20081118 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/lutz-patmos-launch-e-commerce-site-1860951?src=rss/markets/20081117 Lutz & Patmos, a designer knitwear collection known for its big-name collaborations, has launched an e-commerce site. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/lutz-patmos-launch-e-commerce-site-1860951?src=rss/markets/20081117 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/sober-eye-wear-looks-and-buying-at-simo-1861045?src=rss/markets/20081117 Even eyewear appears to be feeling the pinch, with some retailers who attended the Silmo eyewear fair here slashing budgets by nearly 30 percent. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/sober-eye-wear-looks-and-buying-at-simo-1861045?src=rss/markets/20081117