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Kurt Geiger continues to expand as luxury footwear sales increase

Luxury footwear label Kurt Geiger has its sight set on international expansion, with the brand set to add a London flagship store to its roster by next year, following a boost in sales during its third quarter. The premium British label revealed a 13 percent increase in like-for-like sales for the seven months to September 30, despite the...

Nov 10, 2014

Apparel

Brian Atwood opens first flagship store

Luxury footwear label Brian Atwood, a division of The JonesGroup, has opened its first flagship store on Madison Avenue, New York. The store, designed by WilliamSofieldof StudioSofield, in collaboration with designer Brian Atwood, spans 1,500 square feet and houses the largest selection of Brian Atwood product in the world. There are three...

Oct 16, 2012

Apparel

Jones Group appoints group president

American retailer The Jones Group has named KathyNedorostekas group president of its global footwear and accessories division. The newly created position is effective frommid-Octoberand is part of the groups continued growth and expansion of the company’s footwear and accessories brands and categories. In her new role,Nedorostekwill oversee the...

Sep 12, 2012

Apparel

Jones Group sets its sights on international growth

American retailer the Jones Group has appointed Scott Bowmanas Group President of Global Retail and International Development, an appointment aimed at expanding the international growth of the firm. In the newly created role, Bowman will oversee a recently established international division, as well as the existing retail and licensing divisions...

Jul 2, 2012

Apparel

Jones confirms Delta Galil talks

Apparel maker Jones Group Inc. confirmed that they are in discussions with Israeli vendorDeltaGalilIndustries Ltd., regarding the potential sale of itsjeansweardivision. The potential sale of Jones’jeansweardivision is estimated to be between $350 and $400 million, subject to change depending upon the level of net working capital and additional...

Oct 11, 2011

Fashion

Jones Group put on Kurt Geiger heels for £213m

Jones Group Inc said it had acquired upscale British shoe retailer Kurt Geiger from private equity firm Graphite Capital. The modern Cinderella group will put on the British coveted shoes for £213m. According to a statement issued by the U.S. fashiongiant - that manages 35 brands including Nine West and Stuart Weitzman, this operation chases an...

Jun 6, 2011

Apparel

Jones Apparel name change

Founded in 1970, the Jones Apparel Group changed its name to The Jones Group Inc. Coinciding withits fortieth anniversary, we’re told the name change reflects the company’s evolution and vision for growth. The Jones Group designs and markets various lifestyle brands, including Nine West, Jones New York and Anne Klein - as well as recent...

Oct 26, 2010