Retail Detail Update. Filene's Auction Finally Finished? Men's Wearhouse Out, Syms Takes Over

The bidding battle that has ensued over gaining ownership of bankrupt chain Filene's Basement, is sure to go down in retail history. After weeks of settling agreements and attempting to outbid each other, all three prospective owners—Men's Wearhouse, Crown Acquisitions, and a team of retail giant Syms and Vornado Realty Trust—were beaten down, battered, and …

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Celebrity Style. CFDA 2009 Flops and Flaunts

The 2009 Council of Fashion Awards brought out some heavy fashion hitters last night, but it wasn't the stylists themselves that got the people talking.  It was, of course, the stars! But while many surprised in wonderful, but risk-taking get-ups, which actually looked–well, pretty decent, a few looked like they just couldn't get it right.  …

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