An informal WWD poll of industry leaders showed that companies still are looking to take advantage and not worrying about a bust.

Activewear, streetwear and everything related to performance and comfort will spur sales in the second half.

The men’s component of the Coach brand, now at $850 million, is on track to hit $1 billion within the next three years.

The Kate Spade brand did better than expected in the quarter.

Summer dress policies in various industries range from “anything goes” to “use your best judgment” in making sartorial decisions.

Cavens is president, New Ventures for the Qurate Retail Group.

Thomas Gibb filed a lawsuit against Tapestry late last month. On Monday, the company terminated him and filed its own lawsuit citing breach of contract.

For both firms, the key focus continues to be handbags, although the brands are expanding further into other categories such as accessories and footwear.

The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by Stuart Weitzman’s former creative director.

Coach’s North American sales were a plus; Kate Spade contributed to the bottom line and Stuart Weitzman had execution issues.

Poletto joins from Salvatore Ferragamo, where he served as ceo for less than two years until earlier this year.

A former global brand manager says she was retaliated against for taking time off after having a child.

Buying back overseas businesses would give the company total control over brand distribution.

The company also announced some acquisitions in connection with its overseas distribution.

The former Stuart Weitzman ceo has started a new company of “big little brands” in partnership with Hilco Global’s Jeffrey Hecktman.