From Liz to Burberry: Ahrendts to Replace Bravo as Brand’s CEO

Burberry has named Liz Claiborne executive Angela Ahrendts as ceo, succeeding Rose Marie Bravo, who will become vice chairman.

Fairchild Publications is pleased to announce that Aileen Mehle, WWD’s society columnist, has been named contributing social editor of W.

Salvatore Ferragamo had a 7 percent jump in first-half sales and forecast an upbeat second half, citing good prospects in the U.S., Japan and China.

Charlotte Neuville is about to take over the design reins of the iconic $5.7 billion Gap brand.

A brief look at some of the day’s stories.

Generating rising sales in a softening retail environment took the sting out of declining third-quarter earnings for Levi Strauss & Co.

Federal prosecutors here decided not to file criminal charges against former Kmart executives, including former chairman and chief executive officer Charles Conaway and former president Mark Schwartz.

Jann Wenner already agreed to give one top editor a hefty raise this year. Apparently, he wasn’t going to do it again.

Everyone was showing off their latest couture choices at the Marquise Zozo de Ravenel’s 80th birthday party … Au revoir.

Direct and in-home selling has grown from the province of Tupperware parties and the Avon lady into a multibillion-dollar industry.

While the industry debates chargebacks, software firms are developing applications to track, manage, prevent and refute them.

When Timberland expanded the selection of footwear that shoppers can customize online and upgraded technology to streamline the process two months ago, browser-to-buyer conversion rates doubled.

Nimble technology is key for global retailers seeking to gain traction in new markets abroad.

Will online shoppers more readily click on a blue-colored “buy now” Web site button or is gold a more enticing hue?

Gap’s new look for its Banana Republic, Old Navy and Gap Web sites emphasizes the “easy.”

IMG has acquired the Australian fashion runway event Mercedes Australian Fashion Week and its parent company, Australian Fashion Innovators.

British luxury stationers and leather goods company Smythson on Tuesday named Paddy Byng as its chief executive officer.

Liz Claiborne Inc. and Marie Claire magazine want to wipe out domestic violence.

Leading beauty companies have been handed a defeat by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Nicaragua’s legislature approved CAFTA Monday night, leaving Costa Rica as the only signatory country that has not ratified the trade accord.

As Los Angeles gears up for its annual style frenzy, parties, previews and planning are going into overdrive.

A few designers got a jump on Los Angeles Fashion Week with events showcasing their favorite music as well as clothing.