Retailing’s Mood Meter: Tough Second Half Seen As Economy Stumbles

Fast Retailing forms a joint-venture with DNP Clothing.

Swatch, the world’s largest watchmaker, will remain family run. Nayla Hayek to succeed her late father, Nicolas Hayek.

Perry Wolfman has been named president and chief operating officer of Authentic Brands Group.

Having almost doubled its revenues in 2009, Spanish fashion brand Desigual is launching online sales in September in a bid to boost business in key markets.

Chico’s has accused two former employees, Rabia Farhang and Christine Board, of supplying Caché with confidential information and trade secrets.

Timepieces feature hand-stitched leather straps by the same craftspeople who create the interiors of the Dutch company’s cars.

Thierry Mugler, the Paris-based fashion and fragrance house, has inked a deal with Italy’s Inghirami to manufacture and distribute men’s wear.

Actors Jesse Williams, who plays Dr. Jackson Avery on the ABC series “Grey’s Anatomy,” picked for Macy’s Alfani brand ads.

Men’s wear at Bottega Veneta is having a growth spurt, according to creative director Tomas Maier.

Tom Cruise sports a pin-striped Giorgio Armani made-to-measure suit in his new action flick, “Knight and Day.” Also, legal woes add up for Lindsay Lohan.

First time film maker Angela Ismailos discusses her documentary “Great Directors,” which hits theaters in limited release Friday.

Griscom offers her favorite floral decor tips for an Independence Day bash.

Financo chairman feted at New York fundraiser.

The top trends for spring , straight from the Milan and Paris runways.

J. Crew has snagged another exclusive, this time with denim brand Imogene + Willie.

In a bid to grow of one of its best-selling franchises, La Prairie is set to launch Cellular Radiance Emulsion SPF 30.

Jane Lauder has been named global president and general manager of the Origins and Ojon divisions of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc.

Keds designs by artist Jenny Holzer will be sold at Bloomingdale’s with a percentage of the profits donated to the Whitney.

The game of media musical chairs reached a fever pitch this week.

Pressure on back-to-school, holiday grows as stocks tumble.

The top trends for spring , straight from the Milan and Paris runways.

The top trends for spring, straight from the Milan and Paris runways.

The day’s gainers and losers.