MILAN (May 05, 2008) — On a sunny spring afternoon, Giuseppe Zanotti navigates the crowded rooms of Vicini’s Milan showroom like a reluctant guest of honor at a cocktail party. The designer darts through the maze of small rooms searching for a quiet place to talk, while offering waves and quick nods to the patches of buyers looking for his smile of approval at their selections from his fall ’08 collection.
NEWS Heelys Slides to Loss
NEW YORK (May 9, 2008) — Heelys Inc. reported late last Thursday a steep decline in first-quarter sales resulting in a quarterly net loss from a profit the prior year.
NEWS R.G. Barry Q3 Profits Surge
NEW YORK (May 9, 2008) — R.G. Barry Corp.'s fiscal third-quarter profits increased more than fourfold on strong sales and a shipment to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that shifted into the second half of the year.
NEWS April Comps Up, Future Uncertain
NEW YORK (May 9, 2008) — Retail sales finally began to blossom in April, but impressive gains may only be superficial.
