Liz Claiborne brand blitz

ANALYSIS: Liz Claiborne raises the bar on brands

Liz Claiborne has spent the best part of the last two decades buying small, niche-oriented brands. But this week the…

US: Liz Claiborne reviews 16 brands, to cut jobs

Apparel giant Liz Claiborne today revealed plans that could see it shed nearly half of its brands and cut 600…

US: Liz Claiborne president Sullivan departs for Talbots

Retailer The Talbots has appointed Liz Claiborne’s former president, Trudy Sullivan, as the company’s new president and CEO. Liz Claiborne…

US: Liz Claiborne dies at 78

Liz Claiborne, who built a business which made her the de facto outfitter of the working woman, died in New…

US: Liz Claiborne to split into two units, hires CFO

Liz Claiborne on Wednesday (20 June) unveiled a new organisational structure, splitting its business between “direct” and “partnered” brands, and…

US: Liz Claiborne refuses to comment on workforce cuts

US apparel manufacturer Liz Claiborne has opted not to comment on reports that the company is set to shed 10% of its…

US: Liz Claiborne Q1 profit plunges 66%

Liz Claiborne’s profit fell 66% in the first quarter of the year, as it faced up to challenges in its domestic…

US: Restructuring costs hurt Liz Claiborne 4Q, FY profit

Liz Claiborne Inc, the apparel maker whose brands include Dana Buchman, Ellen Tracy, Juicy Couture and Mexx, on Wednesday (28…