2013 WWD CEO Summit: The Transformers

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim were in town for the launch of the new store.

There isn’t any set timing for when Sears would want to spin off the brand.

Firm initiates 2014 guidance above early consensus estimates.

Denim has continued to develop to Europe’s south, political turmoil notwithstanding.

Anything goes this season.

Homespun details add interest.

One-piece dressing makes it easy.

Tricky balancing act between authentic Americana and need to understand target market.

Kickstarter, Indiegogo providing financing — and useful data — for more jeans marketers.

Denim goes rough-and-tumble for spring — from boyish overalls and hardy cargo coats to classic cutoffs — for a look that’s ready for the great outdoors.

Growth in denim sales generated by lower-priced jeans as the high end suffers.

Calls on Obama administration to crack down.

Fred Gehring is passing the torch at Tommy Hilfiger Group to Daniel Grieder — who will oversee the brand globally as chief executive officer.

The contemporary label will have its foundation in denim and pared-down sportswear designs like cotton shirts, silk tops and cashmere sweaters.

The award is given to designers who best demonstrate their commitment to ecologically responsible and sustainable design, operation and production.

You can learn from your counterfeiters and take back your lost revenue, the general manager of MarkMonitor told summit attendees.

As reported, the Milan-based firm is looking at selling a 15 to 20 percent holding by the end of the year to finance future growth.

WWD’s executive editor Bridget Foley interviewed the designer on his roles as creative director of Alexander Wang, and creative director of Balenciaga.

Moving forward, the Barneys ceo said that there is a broader issue that needs to be addressed, and the retailer is committed to being part of the solution.

On Tuesday, Thomas Chauvet, head of European Luxury Goods Research at Citigroup in London, published a lengthy report on Richemont’s overall health.

In her new role, Poseley will oversee the brand’s global design strategy, working with the senior vice presidents of women’s and men’s design.

The line, which will hit stores on Monday, represents a second attempt for the midmarket, charm-centric jeweler at elevating its collection.

The designer addressed the dinner crowd at the WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit on Monday evening.

The editor in chief of Vogue and artistic director of Condé Nast was interviewed by CBS Corp.’s chief executive officer.

The platform’s senior director of business opportunities made a case for how mobile is changing the way fashion is being created and consumed.

The site’s ceo told the audience that Asos has more than one million unique visits a day, with more than 30 percent of those visits from a mobile device.

Kraft discussed leadership, 20 years of ownership and coach Bill Belichick with WWD’s executive editor Bridget Foley.

The company is betting big on mobile and on recruiting and training young talent — as well as its private brands.

In its 90-plus-year existence, the brand has seen quite some change, the most recent one strategically implemented and spearheaded by current president and ceo.

In her talk, entitled, “Are fashion stores out of fashion….Or a competitive weapon in the digital age?” Remy spoke about the changing retail landscape.

The retailer has reunited with the “dream team” behind its last Christmas campaign to create the images for its yuletide partnership with Prada.

The letter clarifies what the American firm said were numerous inaccuracies in an article dated Oct. 24.

The two French costars of “Blue Is the Warmest Color” will be featured in the brand’s 2014 resort ad campaign.

The French style icon has created a capsule collection due to go on sale in early 2014, WWD has learned.

She has been named chief customer officer at retail analytics firm Profitect.

With the recent signings, there are only two remaining spaces available in the retail heart of Rodeo Drive, and there are offers on both of those spaces.

The move is part of a restructuring initiative expected to generate $20 million to $25 million in pretax savings in fiscal 2014.

“Everybody Street” is directed by photographer and documentarian Cheryl Dunn and produced by Lucy Cooper.

The Swiss jeweler is marking a decade since she presented her first collection with the publication of a coffee-table book and an exhibition.

Word has it Maison Martin Margiela has made room for one of London’s buzzy fashion talents.