Topshop Has Landed: U.K. Retailer Unveils First Flagship in U.S.

Finish Line Inc. said that it had a smaller fourth-quarter loss than expected.

S&P Retail Index fell 5.76 points on general market sell-off.

Naz Toloui, vice president of sales and education at skin care firm Orlane Paris, died of cancer at age 44.

Ann Albrizio, a former women’s and men’s hat designer, died March 23 at her home in Whitestone, N.Y. She was 97.

Roberto Cavalli may think otherwise, but the administrators for Ittierre SpA are set on reviving the company’s fortunes.

Recession and the retail bankruptcies pushed Tarrant Apparel Group Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss.

Housing Works seems to be cashing in on consumers’ newfound thriftiness.

American designers tend to be more willing on price to bend than their European counterparts, like Prada and Givenchy.

The Los Angeles International Textile Show is being challenged by newcomer GlobalTex and slashed budgets.

Two major textile employers, Milliken & Co. and Hanesbrands Inc., plan to shut plants in southwestern corner of South Carolina.

Topshop and its over-the-top rock ’n’ roll merchandising have finally arrived in SoHo.

L’Oréal’s luxury products division will regroup its European production and logistics into one site in the north of France.

Sara Lee Corp. confirmed that the $13 billion company is considering divesting its Household and Body Care businesses.

Retail veteran and luxury investor Marty Wikstrom to advise on group’s soft goods brands — including Dunhill, Chloé and Lancel.

Oxford’s net sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31 fell 23.7 percent.

Lindsay Lohan appears in her first TV commercial as the new face of Fornarina… Internet advertising was up 10.6 percent in 2008…

Juicy Couture’s newest executive hires are Ellen Rodriguez and Lisa Metcalfe.

For Stevie Nicks, it’s a busy few months, touring with Fleetwood Mac and promoting a solo album, The Soundstage Sessions, and a new DVD.

WWD’s guide to the spring swing.

Against the backdrop of a recession, Tokyo’s trademark theatrics were kept to a minimum.

“The dog is so me,” said designer Richard Chai.

For fall, designers are offering up elements of Little Edie Beale’s eccentric style, including distinctive prints and layering pieces.

Tory Burch has signed two long-term Asian distribution deals.

Chanel-sponsored exhibit, “Fastes de Cour & Cérémonies Royales,” shows royal dress in the palace of Versailles.

Designer incubator ceo departs.

Altagamma says luxury boom is over.

Eliana Tranchesi, owner of Rio fashion emporium Daslu, was released from prison late Friday while she appeals her conviction for forming a criminal ring.

The day’s top gainers and losers.