Winds of Change Buffet Travel Retail

Trends in the Swiss watch market show no improvement in September.

Arcadia Group sales rose 2.7 percent for year, and Sir Philip Green is upbeat about 2010.

Creative director Frida Giannini and Mary J Blige gathered in Yonkers to open the new center for women.

The New York drugstore chain’s yearlong effort to elevate its image — notorious for lackluster service — is on display at its most ambitious store to date.

Korres and Studio BeautyMix have taken their partnership one step further: They moved in together.

Spa Chakra has found a hairstylist worthy of taking over the salon within its spa that once was operated by celebrity groomer David Evangelista.

Veteran hairstylist Peter Coppola plans his comeback.

In an upbeat presentation, J. Crew’s Jenna Lyons started with a Hockney-inspired palette of neutrals with pops of neons.

WWD’s full coverage of the Tax Free World Association conference in Cannes.

After racking up a dozen successful fragrances, Burberry will spread its wings into color cosmetics this July.

William P. Lauder, executive chairman of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., traveled here to Cannes to help open the Tax Free World Association’s annual convention.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. will open its first store in Italy here next week as management looks to international markets for growth.

Hogan is extending its sporty chic lifestyle approach with the launch of an eyewear collection.

After boosting the design, quality and image, Stefanel has unveiled the last step in its repositioning plan — a new store concept.

It took 60 years, but Asics has finally opened its first freestanding store in the U.S.

Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector will launch in March.

New study shows more and more consumers are hitting the baby aisle for their beauty needs.

L’Oréal Paris was honored with a Friend of the Walk of Fame award on Hollywood Boulevard.

Gary Go is no ordinary British pop singer and songwriter with an aspiration to become an entertainment icon.

Columbia’s earnings results beat forecasts on stronger demand than expected.

S&P Retail Index advanced 6.40 points , and J. Crew led all stocks tracked by WWD with a 15.2 percent increase in its shares.

At issue in FTC case is whether bamboo is truly a natural fabric.

French bicycle manufacturer Look Cycle has entered a licensing agreement with Chartreuse & Mont Blanc for the design, production and distribution of Rossignol.

Valentino Fashion Group opened its first-ever women’s-only MCS store (formerly Marlboro Classics).

The day’s gainers and losers.

Dell, Douglas Little and Bergdorf Goodman — could there be a more offbeat collaboration?

Christie’s New York jewelry sales held on Wednesday brought in more than $46.5 million.

No one needs reminding that the economy is in tatters, so the CFDA’s new members party Wednesday provided reason to present a united front.

Mayor Bloomberg sends out invitations for a big dinner with Terry Lundgren at Macy’s Herald Square on Jan. 11.

Online merchants hope to entice buyers this holiday season with free shipping and social media.

British artist Hannah Rickards, winner of the second Max Mara Art Prize for Women in collaboration with Whitechapel Gallery.

Jean-Paul Goude speaks candidly about his relationship with Grace Jones, life in the 70s, and his career.

By today, staff reductions at Vanity Fair, GQ, Allure, Architectural Digest and Condé Nast Traveler will have been implemented.