Liz Claiborne

You may never have it so good again: retail execs

source: Reuters

William McComb, chief executive of US fashion company Liz Claiborne, said retailers need to adjust to the "new normal" of lower demand and shoppers focused more on what they can get for their money than what they can afford to spend. ...

Published Thu, Jun 11

Selected purchases, not mega-buys in retail deals

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

 UK Liz Claiborne Inc has shed assets such as its urban lifestyle brand Enyce and yoga line prAna, and parted ways with designer Narciso Rodriguez. Liz Claiborne Chief Executive William McComb said the company is done revamping its portfolio for now. ...

Published Thu, Jun 11

Luxury groups set to hunker down as moderation rules

source: Reuters

said Liz Claiborne Chief Executive William McComb. The longer term prospects of the luxury industry remain attractive as the number of affluent buyers is set to rise further and several regions such as central Asia, Siberia, Latin America and India ...

Published Thu, Jun 11

Chairman Backs Liz Claiborne CEO

source: Women's Wear Daily

by Evan Clark Kay Koplovitz, chairman of Liz Claiborne Inc., signaled her support of the company's direction under chief executive officer William McComb, who reassured shareholders Thursday that his restructuring... Subscribe now to WWD. ...

Published Thu, May 21

Macy's, Liz Claiborne see wider 1st-quarter losses

source: google.com

Claiborne announced a major restructuring in 2007 to focus on fewer but more powerful brands like Juicy Couture. But since the economy tanked in September, it accelerated cost-cutting, including job cuts. CEO William McComb told investors he has been ...

Published Wed, May 13

Sean “Diddy” Combs Buys Enyce Brand from Liz Claiborne « Hiptics ...

source: p

The sale was partly fueled by economic concerns, as Liz Claiborne Chief Executive Officer William McComb revealed that his organization was unable to provide the financial resources to properly market Enyce. ...

Published Thu, Oct 23

Sean "Diddy" Combs Buys Enyce Brand from Liz Claiborne

source: p

Enyce, which was founded in 1996, is a denim sportswear line specializing in wovens, knits, outerwear, and graphic tees for men and boys. The sale was partly fueled by economic concerns, as Liz Claiborne Chief Executive Officer William McComb revealed that his organization was unable t...

Published Wed, Oct 22

Be careful chasing retailer Liz Claiborne

source: Blogging Stocks

However, one has to question the hiring of William McComb, a long-time Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) executive, to become head of one of the most influential fashion companies in New York. McComb replaces Paul Carron, a well-respect executive within fashion circles. Also, another f...

Published Sun, Jul 8