Article: BAGGING THE SEASON; HEADING INTO AUGUST MARKET AND THE FALL RETAIL SEASON, THE HANDBAG SCENE IS SEEING PLENTY OF ACTION AS KEY BRANDS DEBUT AND SOME BIG LABELS INTRODUCE RADICALLY REVAMPED LINES.

Despite the bumpy economy, handbags remain among fashion's best performing sectors, according to a number of retailers and industry executives. So it isn't surprising that this fall retail season and upcoming August market will see several newcomers, such as Bandolino and Ellen Tracy, and reintroductions from brands including Anne Klein and Jones New York. While hosiery and cosmetics have lost space or been shifted to other floors at many department stores, handbags have held onto their prime position on the first floor, and have often seen their selling areas increase. At J.C. Penney, for example, the beauty area recently lost floor space, and accessories, including handbags, ...

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