Footwear News back issues from September 2007:
GARDEN STATE.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Color-infused looks with a sunny disposition will blossom this spring. Here, clockwise from top: ANYI LU's sequined thong, SIOUX's patent wedge and DIONELLA by ...
DELAYED B-T-S, SOFT SHOE SALES HURT FIRMS IN Q2.(Financial report)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: FN Staff, With contributions from Meredith Derby, Wayne Niemi and Natalie Zmuda NEW YORK - If the latest string of earnings reports is any indication, footwear firms' back-to-school business has been as challenging as many predicted. Brown Shoe Co., Genesco ...
FINISH LINE'S GCO JITTERS; ATHLETIC RETAILER CASTS DOUBT OVER PROPOSED ACQUISITION AFTER GENESCO'S QUARTER FALLS FLAT.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Meredith Derby, Lindsay E. Sammon NEW YORK - Is the Genesco-Finish Line marriage headed for trouble before the two companies have even tied the knot? Finish Line Inc. put the fate of the $1.5 billion deal into question with a statement released Thursday ...
NINE WEST GROUP FILES SUIT AGAINST FACEBOOK.COM.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Liza Casaabona Nine West Development Corp. and Nine West Footwear Corp. have filed a lawsuit against unnamed defendants for allegedly creating Facebook.com profiles that use the Nine West brand name without authorization. According to documents filed in a Manhattan ...
INSIDER: MAGIC MOMENTS...PLAY FREE BIRD!...CATCHING A WAVE.
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst. MAGIC MOMENTS There's never a shortage of look-worthy sights at Magic, and last week's summer edition was no exception. Paris Hilton (pictured) sported her new short hairdo while she debuted her apparel collection. As Insider reported last ...
MAGIC BUYERS SEARCH FOR INNOVATIVE STYLES.
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst LAS VEGAS - "Something different" in footwear topped the wish list for retailers attending last week's Magic, WWD Magic and Project trade shows here, with buyers shopping the show floor for something to set themselves apart from the competition. ...
THRIVING IN THE FACE OF WAL-MART.(footwear sales at Wal-Mart's United State stores)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Liza Casabona BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - The arrival of Wal-Mart can be a small-town store owner's biggest fear. The $363 billion retailer has dramatically changed the retail landscape over the years - and its sheer size has helped it become a powerhouse in the ...
BUYING SHOEBUY.(Shoebuy.com President Scott Savitz)(Interview)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Katherine Bowers BOSTON - There's an unusual democracy to Shoebuy.com, the e-tailer acquired in 2006 by Barry Diller's IAC/InterActive Corp., parent company of Home Shopping Network, Ticketmaster, Match.com and Ask.com. Shoebuy has its entire 85-person ...
IN BLOOM.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Ladies will be looking pretty in pink, yellow, blue and gold this spring, as color adds fresh appeal to daytime dressing. From sexy sandals to flirty flats, these feminine looks burst forth to define the next season. Caption(s): From left: OH! SHOES' leopard-print pony-hair ...
OUT ON A LIM; CLOTHING DESIGNER PHILLIP LIM IS TURNING HIS TALENT TO FOOTWEAR BY COLLABORATING WITH TATAMI. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; STAFF CHANGES.
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy Rising ready-to-wear designer Phillip Lim is a buzz magnet. After nabbing the 2007 Council of Fashion Designers of America's Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear, he's now shaking up the footwear world with the launch of a ...
SUITE FEELING.
Sep 03, 2007 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy At-home footwear is taking on a new elegance. Defined by soft colors and rich fabrics, these feminine slipper ...
COMFORT BUZZ: SANDAL STREAK...AIMING HIGHER...SPRING AHEAD.(The Grandoe Corp is having a spring fling with the addition of women's sandals)(Rockport Company Inc. has introduced new line of footwear for men)(Waltham has introduced new line of athletic footwear)
Sep 03, 2007 ... Sandal Streak Perfectsole, a division of Gloversville, N.Y.-based The Grandoe Corp., is having a spring fling with the addition of a collection of women's sandals incorporating the brand's proprietary comfort system, which features a TPR honeycomb midsole and integrated gel heel ...
TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.(Iconix Brand Group's exclusive retail license for Ocean Pacific and Op brands )(consumer price indexes)(John Crimmons appointed as chief financial officer of Timberland Co.)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon, Clair Windsor, Liza Casabona APPLAUSE FOR ICONIX: Iconix Brand Group's exclusive retail license with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for the Ocean Pacific and Op brands is an opportune move for both sides, according to one analyst. "For Iconix, it's the best way ...
INDIA EXPORTS DOWN.(footwear industry)(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Evan Clark WASHINGTON - The budding footwear production market in India slipped in the first half of this year as shipments to the U.S. fell 9.2 percent to 5.7 million pairs. "Apparently, U.S. footwear firms' experimentation with India as a potential ...
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DECLINES.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2007; ... Byline: Jeanine Poggi NEW YORK - After a surge in July, the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index pulled back in August as shoppers fretted over macroeconomic conditions. The index declined to 105 from 111.9 in July. "A softening in business conditions and ...
TEEN CHOICE: JUNIOR CONSUMERS PICK FAVORITE FOOTWEAR BRANDS.
Sep 03, 2007 ... With back-to-school shopping in full swing, retailers are eager to tap into the lucrative teen market. Investment research firm Piper Jaffray recently released a study that surveyed 1,200 students from across the country - half boys, half girls, with an average age of 17 - and asked them ...
ROSE PARADE.(Brief article)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Spring is looking rosy as elegant floral pieces adorn flats, sandals and evening styles. Here, LULU GUINNESS' gold platform with rosebud accent (at top) and CLAUDIA CIUTI's slingback with ...
HIGH-END FIRMS PLOT GROWTH IN GLOBAL MARKETS.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Clair Windsor NEW YORK - As the global luxury footwear market continues to grow at a rapid pace, designers are racing to find the next high-end hot spot. While it's no secret that cities such as Shanghai, New Delhi and Moscow are considered prime expansion ...
PATERNO TO LEAVE ROCKPORT; ADIDAS TAPS COMPANY INSIDER MICHAEL RUPP TO TAKE REINS OF FASHION-COMFORT BRAND.(Rick Paterno)(adidas-Salomon AG)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Katie Abel NEW YORK - After almost 30 years in the footwear business, Rick Paterno is ready for a break. The president and CEO of The Rockport Co. told Footwear News exclusively last week that he will step down at the end of December to pursue other ...
ON DEADLINE: ICONIX INKS FIRST NON-FASHION...NEXCEN, LI & FUNG USA TEAM UP FOR NEW APPAREL LINE.(Brief article)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Iconix Inks First Non-Fashion Iconix Brand Group is venturing outside the fashion world for the first time. The New York-based company said Thursday it would acquire Official Pillowtex LLC for $231 million in cash. Pillowtex owns four well-known home brands, including Cannon, ...
INSIDER: IN LIKE A L.A.M.B...SANTANARAMA...FAMOUS FRIENDS...AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MADDEN...SEEN.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst, With contributions from Lindsay E. Sammon In Like a L.A.M.B. New York Fashion Week kicked off with a bang last Wednesday (cab strike be damned), and Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. show that evening was the must-attend event. Stefani (shown here with ...
FLORIDA'S ECONOMIC WOES PLAGUE FOOTWEAR STORES.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda NEW YORK - For Florida retailers, the bad news just keeps coming. A decline in the state's consumer confidence index coupled with a cooling housing market and higher unemployment numbers are impacting consumers' shopping habits. ...
BEN SHERMAN RAMPS UP IN U.S.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Neul Weilheimer NEW YORK - British label Ben Sherman has spent years catering to punk rockers and rebels in London's underground club scene. Now it's striving to appeal to hip American kids in an equally loud way. The brand, owned by Atlanta-based Oxford ...
STORES REPORT STRONG SKINS DEBUT.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Lindsay E Sammon NEW YORK - Store owners were ringing up solid sales of Skins footwear last week following the collection's much-hyped launch on Aug. 27. "It's been an unbelievable response so far," said Joel Sigal, owner of Pittsburgh-based Littles Shoe ...
NEW CHOO CEO FORGES AHEAD WITH EXPANSION.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Byline: Elisa Anniss LONDON - Joshua Schulman isn't wasting any time at Jimmy Choo. Just a few months into his tenure as CEO of the London-based luxury firm, Schulman last week announced plans to open a number of new retail stores and add two high-profile executives ...
RETAIL FERVOR; SHOPPING CENTERS ARE BEING BUILT BY THE DOZENS, AND CONSUMERS, ARMED WITH NEW ACCESS TO CREDIT, ARE EAGERLY AWAITING THEIR COMPLETION.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda Mexico's retail market is developing at lightening speed. As the economy continues to stabilize, consumers are increasingly confident and businesses are carefully weighing the investment opportunities. Already the world's 13th-largest economy, Mexico is ...
SHOP TALK: MISS SIXTY IN SIN CITY...KUMFS ENTERS ASIA...STEVEN'S SECOND NY UNIT...ROCKPORT POPS UP.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda Miss Sixty in Sin City Sixty Group debuted a 2,585-sq.-ft., bi-level space at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas late last month. The location is the first in the U.S. to combine the women's Miss Sixty and men's Energie brands under the ...
BED OF ROSES.(Brief article)
Sep 10, 2007 ... Everything's coming up roses for spring as dainty satin buds, lacquered stem-shaped heels and lush leather florets adorn the season's most alluring styles. Caption(s): MAGRIT's blue satin evening sandal with blossom detailing (on model); GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI's black and green silk ...
A SHORE THING; WITH A NEW LOCATION, HAMPTONS FIXTURE SHOE INN IS STICKING TO ITS TESTED FORMULA FOR SUCCESS.(Company overview)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda Name: Shoe Inn Address: 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, N.Y. Square footage: 4,000 Established: 1997 Owners: Billy and Melissa Lawson Footwear brands: Celine, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donald J Pliner, ...
IN HER SHOES; "IT" GIRL PARIS HILTON IS THE LATEST CELEBRITY TO STAMP HER HIGH-WATTAGE NAME ON A FOOTWEAR COLLECTION.(Interview)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Clair Windsor The world has come to know Paris Hilton as a socialite and a scandal magnet, a reality TV star and a party girl and - for three weeks this summer - a prisoner. But even beyond the glare of the paparazzi flash bulbs, there's no denying the recognition factor ...
BALANCING ACT; BRUNO FRISONI HAS MASTERED THE ART OF MULTITASKING, AS DESIGNER OF BOTH THE STORIED ROGER VIVIER BRAND AND HIS EPONYMOUS COLLECTION.(Interview)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Clair Windsor For Bruno Frisoni, it's all about finding balance. As creative director of Roger Vivier, the Parisian designer has successfully orchestrated the rebirth of the legendary French footwear house, all while growing his eponymous shoe line, launched ...
EURO EYE; ACROSS THE POND, THE SPRING SEASON PROMISES A STRING OF TONY LONDON STORE OPENINGS AND NEW POWER PAIRINGS - MICHEL VIVIEN AND ANDR, AMONG THEM.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Elisa Anniss Carry On Change is in the air for Gwendolyn Carri, the London-based designer known for her shapely shoes crafted out of fish skin. Next month, Carri (at right) plans to open her first store on London's Ellis Street, around the corner from Sloane ...
WOMEN'S BUZZ...MIND THE GAP...STEPPING UP...HIGH ASPIRATIONS.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Mind the Gap Gap Europe is jumping into the shoe designer collaboration game. The retailer has tapped Paris-based accessories designer Pierre Hardy (at left) to create a line of footwear for both men and women. A capsule collection of Gap by Pierre Hardy will hit Gap stores ...
URBAN PLAYGROUND; CHICAGO'S TOT SHOPS ARE BETTING ON THE GROWING GROUP OF YOUNG AFFLUENT FAMILIES THAT CALL THE CITY HOME.(Directory)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Beth Wilson It used to be a given: Once Windy City couples had children, they fled to the suburbs. Not so anymore. Thanks to a recent building boom that has transformed many Chicago neighborhoods, more and more families are finding it possible - even desirable - to raise ...
WHAT A GEM.(Brief article)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Erin E. Clack Designers are adding a glamorous touch to girls' casual looks for spring. Glittery gems sparkle on styles ...
CHILDREN'S BUZZ: ZIPPED UP...SLUMBER PARTY...OUTDOOR EXPLORATION.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Zipped Up Newcomer Zipz Shoes is making it easy for kids to change up their looks. The Costa Mesa, Calif.-based company has created a zippered sneaker system consisting of three interchangeable components: a cover (or upper), core (removable insole) and soul (outsole). The ...
SECOND CHANCES; SOME ECO-FOCUSED COMPANIES ARE FINDING THAT MAKING GOOD-LOOKING SHOES CAN GIVE OLD MATERIALS NEW LIFE - AND KEEP THEM OUT OF THE DUMP.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Katie Abel Vintage Flavor Natalie Dean, owner and founder of British footwear brand Sui Generis, didn't start her brand with green issues in mind. "The label was born out of a desire for a cruelty-free world," Dean, a vegan, said about the launch of her ...
MEN'S BUZZ: AUTO PARTS...TWO TIMING...CLASSIC ROCK.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Auto Parts The car and footwear industries are colliding once again. This time, it's for the spring '08 introduction of a collection of men's and women's shoes and accessories under the well-known Land Rover name. Inspired by the elegance, comfort and ruggedness of the British ...
LEGAL BRIEFS: DANSKO, SANITA SPAR IN CLOG LAWSUIT...SAKS SETTLES.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy, Vicki M. Young Dansko, Sanita Spar in Clog Lawsuit Danish clog maker Sanita A/S and Dansko Inc. are in a legal dispute over contractual agreements relating to the production of stapled flexible clogs by Sanita under the Dansko label. ...
TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.
Sep 10, 2007 ... Byline: Liza Casabona FINISH LINE UPDATE: Shares of Finish Line Inc. fell slightly after the company said last Thursday that it expects to report a loss in the second quarter of 4 cents to 6 cents a share. That would compare with a profit of 21 cents in the year-earlier period ....
DSW EARNINGS FALL, BUT FIRM BULLISH ON Q3.(Financial report)
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Meredith Derby NEW YORK - DSW Inc. may have turned in weaker-than-expected earnings in the second quarter, but the firm said its summer clearance sale and subsequently tight inventory position set it up to rebound in the third quarter. Peter Horvath, ...
MILAN 4 PICKS.
Sep 10, 2007; ... Byline: Vanessa Silva MILAN BY MIDNIGHT Visitors to Milan have a new haunt to enjoy in the hip neighborhood of Corso Como. Lotvs is a three-story, 3,229-sq.-ft. club, bar and restaurant housed in the former headquarters of fashion school Istituto Marangoni. This art ...
DOUBLE PLAY.(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... For spring '08, moms and daughters alike can take to the trails in style - and relax afterward looking just as good. Here, a women's ...
UNEVEN SEASON: RETAILERS SHOW VARIED FALL SALES.
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Wayne Niemi, With contributions by Liza Casabona, Lindsay E. Sammon LOS ANGELES - Early fall results are sending mixed messages about the health of the footwear business. Some high-end department stores, including Saks and Nordstrom, and mid-tier chains such ...
BARNEYS' SAN FRAN TREAT; WOMEN'S FLOOR GETS PRIME POSITION AT NEW FLAGSHIP, MEN'S SPACE FEATURES SEVERAL EXCLUSIVES.(Barneys New York)(San Francisco, United States)
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Joanna Remey SAN FRANCISCO - Barneys New York is putting women's shoes in the spotlight at its latest flagship, set to open here on Wednesday. Extremely visible as you enter the Union Square store, the women's shoe salon is located on the mezzanine level and ...
NEIMAN MARCUS DEBUTS IN NATICK.(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Katherine Bowers NATICK, Mass. - With dazzling light from a soaring atrium skylight and 138 pieces of original art commissioned for the space, the Neiman Marcus store that opened here last Friday has the feel of a contemporary art gallery. Nowhere is that ...
ON DEADLINE.(Genesco Inc. merged with Finish Line Inc.)(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Genesco Shareholders to Vote on Finish Line Deal Genesco Inc. shareholders are largely expected to approve the company's proposed $54.50-per-share merger with Finish Line Inc. at a special shareholders meeting, slated to be held today at the firm's Nashville, Tenn., ...
INSIDER: SHOCK VALUE...ITALIAN STYLE...STAR POWER.
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst, With contributions from Lindsay E. Sammon and Clair Windsor SHOCK VALUE Fashion insiders couldn't stop talking about Marc Jacobs' controversial runway presentation last Monday night. Not only did the show kick off two hours late, but many of ...
FACES.(Saks Inc. inaugurated its new ZIP code-worthy shoe floor)(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon New York Fashion Week proved to be a shoe lover's dream. On Sept. 7, Saks Fifth Avenue inaugurated its new ZIP code-worthy shoe floor with a shopping event benefitting the New Yorkers for Children charity. DJ Sky Nellor spinned beats as Saks Chairman ...
BLUE & CREAM TO BOW IN NYC.(New York city)(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Blue & Cream, the chic Hamptons outpost known as much for its celebrity clientele as its hip sneakers, is setting up shop in Manhattan. Slated to open Oct. 1, the new store will be the retailer's third venture. The 1,560-sq.-ft. shop will be located on the southeast corner of First Street ...
SHOP TALK: ACORN'S RETAIL DEBUT...MEZLAN HITS VEGAS.(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Natalie Zmuda Acorn's Retail Debut Acorn, the slipper and comfort shoe label, is prepping to open its flagship store in Freeport, Maine, on Sept. 22. The 1,200-sq.-ft. space, located at 58 Main St., is the brand's first foray into retail. "We had a good ...
TIP TOP SHOES EXPANDS INTO SNEAKERS, APPAREL.
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Lindsay E. Sammon NEW YORK - The team behind Tip Top Shoes is seeking to tap into the sneaker market with the opening of West, a new fashion lifestyle store on Manhattan's Upper West Side. West, the retailer's third store on 72nd Street, also will mark the ...
ASR VENDORS ROLL OUT MORE FEMININE STYLES.
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Wayne Niemi LOS ANGELES - Exhibitors at this season's ASR show, held Sept. 7-9 at the San Diego Convention Center, continued to introduce more styles geared toward the girls' market, this time with a more feminine twist. "There are a lot of girls looking for ...
ROAD TRIP.(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... For spring '08, outdoor brands are pushing cross-generational styles that take adventurous moms (and their pint-size travel companions) off the road and back again. ...
INTO THE OBOZ; JOHN CONNELLY IS BRINGING THE LAID-BACK ATTITUDE OF BOZEMAN, MONT., TO HIS NEW OUTDOOR COMPANY.
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Jennifer Ernst When John Connelly first decided to start his own outdoor footwear company, he didn't look far for inspiration. In fact, he just went outside. "[Bozeman is a] very active outdoor community, and we have great hiking, backpacking, climbing, ...
PEAK PERFORMANCE; WHEN IT COMES TO CLIMBING, ATHLETES IN MALIBU PREFER STICKY SHOES WITH A GREAT FIT.(Directory)(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Byline: Steve Rosen Footwear News recently stopped by the crowded rock-climbing scene at Point Dume State Beach in Malibu, Calif., to find out what climbers want in performance footwear. For both novice and seasoned rock scalers alike, comfort was considered a top ...
OUTDOOR BUZZ: COVERING UP FOR SPRING...KEEN TO CLIMB...HI ADVENTURE.(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Covering Up for Spring Paonia, Colo.-based sandal company Chaco is expanding for spring '08 with a four-style line of shoes that incorporates the brand's signature footbed into rugged, all-terrain looks. All four styles feature Chaco's American Podiatric Medical ...
THE FLIP SIDE; FOOTBED MAKER MOSZKITO IS CASTING ITS NET WIDER WITH A SUCCESSFUL SPIN-OFF SANDAL COLLECTION.
Sep 17, 2007; ... Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy The name Moszkito, Hungarian for the pesky insect, may seem lighthearted for a line of comfort footwear and accessories, but the collection has quickly snagged the attention of serious foot-care professionals. Following the launch of ...
MATERIALS & COMPONENTS BUZZ: HEAT WAVE...SOLE SOLUTION...NANO, NANO.
Sep 17, 2007 ... Heat Wave Something new is cooking in the insole market. Zapz, a microwavable insole that offers consumers a customized fit, is the latest introduction from Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.-based Masterfit Enterprises, which specializes in improving the fit of athletic footwear through ...
TAKING STOCK: THE BOTTOM LINE ON THE SHOE BIZ.(Survey)
Sep 17, 2007 ... MARKET MOVES: Stocks continued to seesaw last week. At press time on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 133 points to close at 13,424.88, buoyed in part by a better-than-expected jobs report from the Labor Department that said initial jobless claims rose by 319,000 in the ...
MIAMI SHOW COURTS ISLAND STORES.(Brief article)
Sep 17, 2007 ... Byline: Rebecca Kleinman MIAMI - While some vendors bemoaned the dropoff in domestic retailers attending last week's Shoe Market of the Americas show, others said the Miami location makes it an important venue for Caribbean customers. "They won't make the trip to ...
MATTER OF DEGREES: THE MOST EDUCATED U.S. CITIES.
Sep 17, 2007 ... They say educated buyers make the best customers - both for their elevated tastes and even more elevated salaries. So where are all those savvy citizens that retailers covet so dearly? Below is a list of the top 10 large municipalities, ranked according to the percentage of bachelor's ...
SPRING '08 MUST BUYS.
Sep 24, 2007 ... Footwear News presents the definitive ...
BUYER'S REMORSE? FINISH LINE'S GENESCO DEAL IS FACING SERIOUS HURDLES AS UBS WAIVERS ON FINANCING.
Sep 24, 2007; ... Byline: Meredith Derby NEW YORK - The proposed Finish Line-Genesco merger took several dramatic turns last week that have effectively left the deal in limbo. After a public - and sometimes hostile - back-and-forth between the two footwear firms, market watchers were ...
MICAM BUYERS CONSERVATIVE AMID MAJOR CURRENCY ISSUES.(Brief article)
Sep 24, 2007; ... Byline: Clair Windsor As the euro hit another all-time high against the U.S. dollar last Thursday, buyers were taking a cautious stance on spring '08 purchases during the opening day of Micam. Vendors polled at the show, which saw sluggish traffic on the first of its ...