Limited Brands News Archives

Kathleen and Bud Dixon have announced the engagement of their daughter Keri Ann, Riverdale, N.Y., to Louis James Moliterno, Spring Lake. via Asbury Park Press Online

“We never really thought about promoting the business as woman-owned”

Kay Mlakar, chairman and owner of the Millcraft Paper Co., runs the 88-year-old paper distribution business that her grandfather founded. via The Plain Dealer

Business First of Columbus - by Dan Eaton Business First File photo Hannah Montana’s rising popularity led retail behemoth Wal-Mart to strike an exclusivity deal with Disney. via Bizjournals

“Ann has a proven track record leading high-growth businesses, extensive experience developing and enhancing world-class brands and an acute fashion sense that has enabled her to identify new opportunities that resonate with today's consumers”

Fashion industry veteran Ann Acierno has been named ceo of Bill Blass New York. The company, started in 2006, is attempting to resurrect the label of the designer who died in 2002. via VMSD

“Businesspeople are able to communicate things I don't think that governments can about a community”

Link: Big hitters went to bat to keep NetJets here Marla Matzer Rose The Columbus Dispatch March 16, 2008 ..."I'd say that was a pivotal turning point in our discussions," Fisher said. via Columbus RetroMetro

New York-based Coach Inc. announced the appointment of Jerry Stritzke as executive officer. via Display & Design Ideas

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Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd and Quintana Maritime Limited jointly announced today that on March 14, 2008 Quintana commenced mailing the Proxy Statement/Prospectus for the Special Meeting of Quintana's ... via Earth Times

Anne Martin-Vachon has resigned as chief marketing officer of the Bath & Body Works Division of Limited Brands Inc. via Women's Wear Daily

“I look forward to contributing to its continued operational momentum and future success.”

Business First of Columbus - Business First A former Victoria's Secret executive is joining the front office of Coach Inc. via Bizjournals

Handbag and leather goods maker Coach Inc. said Wednesday it has hired the current co-leader of Victoria's Secret to be its next president and chief operating officer. via CNN

LONDON, March 11 /CNW/ - Serica Energy plc is pleased to announce that Jonathan Cartwright is joining the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 27 March, 2007. via Canada NewsWire

The executive who assembled the Limited Brands Inc. family of companies is the lone representative from Central Ohio on the Forbes list of the world's billionaires. via Business First of Columbus

David Milne, new director of international store design for Starbucks. David Milne has been named director of international store design for Starbucks Corp. via VMSD

Limited Too President Jill Dean has resigned her position effective immediately, the chain's parent, Tween Brands, announced today. via Columbus Dispatch

“You are really seeing a trading down.”

Consumers gave the nation's stores some relief in February, spending a little more freely although they mostly gravitated toward discounters and grocers. via Post and Courier

“Results are coming in better than expected. But certainly,consumers are not knocking down the doors.”

The nation's retailers got a little reprieve in February, as consumers hesitantly returned to malls and store after retrenching in recent months. Among the big winners was Wal-Mart Stores Inc., whose results beat expectations.

Nonetheless, as retailers reported mixed February sales results Thursday, it was clear that consumers struggling with high gas and food prices and a slumping housing market weren't splurging and still focused on necessities. Among the weak performers were apparel stores Limited Brands Inc. and Wet Seal Inc. But analysts were hopeful. Read more

AEO / LTD Much has been made in the last day or two of the words of Sharen Turney, CEO of Victoria's Secret, who described the brand as having gotten "too sexy." While I'm sure half the attention is because ... via Seeking Alpha

The market is having a bad couple of days - ' down 121 - ' that follows a 116 point fall yesterday. via The West Australian

“Sometimes sex doesn't sell as well to a woman as it does to the men.”

Maybe it was the lusty mannequins in its stores, the massage oil on its shelves or the overabundance of cleavage on the glittery runway of its annual TV fashion show. via SanLuisObispo.com