Strong performances in Europe and Asia/Pacific offset weak U.S. sales
Stores will maintain basement name
For the week of June 8, 2009
Both Italian fashion houses reportedly seeking new leadership
Shoppers are still in a wait-and-see mood
Fast food and casual dining giants look East for opportunities
Premium drinks giant Diageo's new refrigerated “pods” are designed to drive beverage sales at European supermarkets.
Discounters going strong; specialty apparel still taking a hit
Italian fund could purchase 30 percent of brand
Gwen Stefani's brand will open first free-standing store
Includes another New York location
Consumables, seasonal goods among top-selling categories
Plans Paris store debut this fall
Combined firm to be called Callison RYA Studio
Store in Amritsar may be first of 15 to open in country over next three years
Eleventh location for restaurant chain
For the week of June 1, 2009
Unit marks 10th Manhattan location
Weakest sales reported at U.S. stores
Luxury fashion house is latest recession victim