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KOHL’S STOCK JUMPS ON SPECULATION ABOUT GOING PRIVATE

by Brian Lipton Jan 11, 2016

The stock of department store chain Kohl’s has jumped approximately 5 percent today after The Wall Street Journal printed a story that the company’s directors are exploring alternatives that could include a sale to a private equity firm.

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AMERICAN APPAREL MOVES FORWARD WITH REORGANIZATION PLAN

by Stephen Garner Jan 11, 2016

American Apparel, Inc. has obtained unanimous approval of all voting classes to accept its reorganization plan, a significant step forward that will enable the company to continue implementation of its current turnaround strategy under the existing leadership team.

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BARNEYS NEW YORK RETURNS TO ORIGINAL CHELSEA LOCATION IN FEBRUARY

by Stephen Garner Jan 08, 2016

Barneys New York is set to open its downtown New York flagship in the Chelsea neighborhood in mid-February in the space occupied by the original store that Barney Pressman opened in 1923.

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DR. MARTENS APPOINTS LESLIE LANE AS PRESIDENT OF U.S. AND AMERICAS

by Brian Lipton Jan 08, 2016

Airwair International Ltd has appointed fashion veteran Leslie Lane as president of the U.S. and Americas, responsible for managing its Dr. Martens business in that region.

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HUDSON’S BAY TO ACQUIRE GILT GROUPE FOR $250 MILLION

by Brian Lipton Jan 07, 2016

Hudson’s Bay Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire online shopping destination Gilt Groupe Holdings, Inc. for $250 million in cash plus transaction costs.

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