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Dolce & Gabbana Plans Four Stores … and More Industry News

For the week of September 24, 2012

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12 years ago

September 24, 2012

Robin Donovan

MANAGEMENT CHANGES
Wet Seal Inc. (Foothill Ranch, Calif.) has added Kathy Bronstin, a former Wet Seal ceo, and John Goodman, a one-time Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. ceo, to its board, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Eddie Bauer LLC (Bellevue, Wash.) has named Daniel Templin coo and cfo. Templin brings 30 years of experience in retail and 12 years in active and outdoor wear to his new role.

STORE OPENINGS
Dolce & Gabbana (Milan) plans to open stores in Rome, Tokyo, Paris and New York, and will introduce a new design aesthetic in each, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The renowned designers told WWD that they’re tired of lookalike high-end stores.

Papa John’s Intl. (Louisville, Ky.) will open its first restaurant in Azerbaijan, with a new restaurant in Baku, according to QSR magazine. The company currently has 855 international locations.

BUSINESS BRIEFS
DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) has been included in the Carbon Disclosure Project, S&P 500 Leadership Index and 2012 North America Dow Jones Sustainability Index for its sustainable asset management and building practices.

OKI Data Americas (Mount Laurel, N.J.) has partnered with Mark Andy Inc. (St. Louis), a manufacturer of web printing equipment, to develop and distribute digital color label printers and converters.

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