Corruption in China Hinders Foreign Biz

Company taps Stephen Budd, Debbie Elmore and Michael Celestino to boost its sales division.

The buyout price is 181 million euros, or $222.6 million at current exchange, exclusive of receivables, inventories and other tangible assets.

Some elements, like jewelry and shoes, are produced in-house, while others, like eyewear and watches, are licensed — to Marchon and Geneva, respectively.

Jack Terry, head rumologist, shares the company’s five most popular cocktails.

In early July, the brand took a big leap forward in its global expansion strategy by launching e-commerce in 108 countries.

The founders’ vision of the beachcombing globe-trotter started to take shape more than two decades ago.

The brand is intent on covering all aspects of lifestyle, including furnishing homes.

Completing the lifestyle boils down to the trappings.

The beachcombing brand is growing up but staying true to its island roots as it plots growth strategies.

With a mantra like “Make life one long weekend,” the brand manages to make even its marketing programs seem relaxed and effortless.

The company opened its first restaurant in Naples, Fla., 16 years ago, and has added a dozen more since.

The lifestyle brand has been hitting home runs with its limited-edition sportswear collaborations and event sponsorships.

The firm’s stewardship of the lifestyle brand is seen as model for buyer-seller relationships.

The premium jeans firm is marking its first decade with a new ad campaign starring Georgia May Jagger.

A bipartisan group of 59 House members sent a letter to the Olympic Committee, imploring it to ensure that uniforms are made in the U.S. in the future.

The streamlining at the German department store chain will occur over the next two years.

The message at the city’s fashion festival 080 was clear: The briefer the better.

After some confusion last week at a book signing in New York, the model and hostess goes on the record with WWD.

The classic American island brand’s look has evolved, yet remained true to its core cabana heritage. Here, looks from the upcoming collection.

A look at the new contemporary line Jason Wu is launching in partnership with Nordstrom.

Designers are banking that consumers will want a piece of the action, however small it may be.

The 26-year-old Sydney designer will head to London Fashion Week in February with four other regional finalists for the grand final.

Retailers and apparel brands are growing concerned about the threat of a potential East Coast port strike.

The Chinese fashion industry is still focused on manufacturing, so the challenges facing Chinese designers start not with education but execution.

For international companies, fears of corruption are creating a potentially formidable Great Wall to succeeding in China.

Rather than models of the moment, the designer cast real women and men, ranging in age from 18 to 80.

Both the photographer and model Kati Nescher are newcomers to the designer.

The two models in the campaign, Karmen Pedaru and Simon Nessman, have been tapped to play “a latter-day version” Carole Lombard and Clark Gable.

Ryan McGinley has turned his lens once again on beasts and humans in his latest campaign for the clothing label.

The executive was most recently president of Viva International Group, which has held the worldwide rights to Guess eyewear for 21 years.

Tracey T. Travis is leaving effective July 30 to pursue other interests.

In its complaint, the luxury brand said that the movie studio knowingly used fake bags made by Diophy in a scene in “The Hangover Part II.”

The retail consulting firm will commemorate Bladder Cancer Awareness Month tonight at the Four Seasons Grill Room in New York.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand to pay tribute to foundation’s support of the New York park with grants totaling $6.3 million.

The denim brand is the private equity firm's third foray into the apparel and accessories market.