Coats Prepares to Put Jaeger on Block

NEW YORK, Sep 6, 2002/ — Coats is finally prepared to shed its fashion retail division, composed of Jaeger and Viyella. The investment banking arm of HSBC has been tapped to unload the two British labels, most notably Jaeger, which has made a successful transition from matronly to modern over the last few seasons. Analysts estimate that the two fashion houses could... 

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adidas Opens History-Laden NYC Outpost

adidas store NEW YORK, Sep 4, 2002 /— “We’re ecstatic about opening in New York and confident that the merchandise will appeal to a diverse group of people as it always has,” Tim Joyce, executive vice president of Adidas America, told reporters at their store opening last week. Located in Soho, the 2,700-square-foot store is filled with a cool mix... 

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