2009 Consumer Goods Registry: Apparel, Footwear and Accessories

PPR stands ready to fine tune its portfolio of strategic assets, which includes Fnac, Redcats Group, Conforama, CFAO, Puma and the luxury brands of Gucci Group, whenever it will further improve its growth outlook or profitability. This philosophy resulted in a number of changes in 2008. For example, PPR finalized the sale of YSL Beauté to L'Oréal at a price reflecting an enterprise value of 1.15 billion euros. In 2008, Redcats USA sold its missy division, including Chadwick's, metrostyle and Closeout Catalog Outlet. At the start of 2009, PUMA acquired 100 percent of Corporate Merchandising firm Brandon Company AB, adding complementary business in the area of merchandising and experience marketing.

Liz Claiborne Inc.

The past few years have been marked by change for Liz Claiborne Inc., the designer and marketer of retail-based premium brands such as Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand and Mexx. During the latter portion of 2008, the company sold its C&C California and Laundry by Design to Perry Ellis International and its denim-based sportswear fashion label ENYCE to Sean "Diddy" Combs. Most recently, Liz Claiborne entered into an agreement under which J. C. Penney Company Inc. would become the exclusive department store destination for all Liz Claiborne and Claiborne branded merchandise in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation kicked off 2009 with the creation of a new global supply chain organization, created to make more efficient use of internal resources and reduce duplication of activities throughout its wholesale and retail divisions. The intended goals are to reduce product development cycle times and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its sourcing operations. "We believe the creation of the global supply chain organization will improve all aspects of our supply chain management, thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations and potentially reducing costs and improving profitability," said Ken Duane, vice chairman, Wholesale, PVH, at the time of the announcement.