Wedding Dresses On A Budget Aug 25, 2008
Most bridal stores and bridal boutiques offer discounts if the bride is willing to purchase the floor sample. Since the sample is the dress that other potential buyers have tried on, it may show some wear and tear. (Suite101.com)
Store slams door on weddings Jun 13, 2008
Farish and his wife, Stephanie, purchased the store in 2004, and moved it recently from Oakdale Road to 3250 Dale Road, Suite G. The sinking economy, along with growing competition from larger bridal stores, doomed Special Days, Farish said. The apologies are scant comfort for people with weddings looming. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Report: VoIP the place to be for jobs, money Apr 4, 2008
9 percent, are a number of industries: search engines, automobile racing and other spectator sports, such as golf and boxing, and lingerie, swimwear, uniform and bridal stores. Related Industry News. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Brides-to be mob closed dress store Mar 29, 2008
Faced with the possibility of never getting their dress back from A Beautiful Bride, several have gone to other bridal stores in St. Augustine and Jacksonville. Lindsey Bolduc of Jacksonville said her wedding is next Sunday. (Florida Times-Union)
Affordable Wedding Dresses Mar 21, 2008
Online Bridal Stores. Online bridal stores are becoming an increasingly popular place to find affordable wedding dresses. (Suite101.com)
Fashion: Seven style solutions for the fashionable bridesmaid Jan 9, 2008
Halter satin short dress with classic boat neckline, peekaboo skirt and sash, $145 at David's Bridal stores. Taffeta dresses by JCrew. (USA Today -- Life)
Bride blogger shares worries, solutions in picking dress Jan 8, 2008
Or look online at a and see if any Anchorage bridal stores carry their line. Even my hairdresser in Eagle River gave me some encouraging advice about her experience shopping locally and finding what she wanted at a great price. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bridal store's sudden closure leaves customers stranded Dec 27, 2007
Some couples said they have been contacted by other bridal stores which have offered to take over the bridal services. But the affected couples are required to pay additional charges of up to S 1,000. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
POLL: Third Of All Women Wouldn't Marry Same Man Aug 21, 2007
Dave Malkoff went to some bridal stores to find out if these women were concerned about this study's findings. According to the Internet survey, 44% said they would do it over, 36% said no and 20% were not sure. (CBS2.com, CA)
Stores remove stigma of used clothing; super-low prices help Aug 17, 2007
"Bridal stores often carry only five or six designers, but bridal consignment shops have dresses from a lot of designers and many that are discontinued or from previous seasons," says White Chicago owner Ursula Guyer. When it comes to selling to secondhand shops, consumers report varying experiences, with many saying the shops were so selective and stingy that it made more sense to donate to a charitable group. (USA Today -- Money)
Getting married? May 21, 2007
Mead traces the history of the wedding dress and details the intense competition among bridal stores. She takes us to a dress factory in China, where the average monthly wage is $150 and where two workers, having noticed the sizes of the gowns they are producing, ask her if many American women are fat. (USA Today -- Money)
Prom night 2007: Teens go big or go home Apr 11, 2007
prom mom wrote on April 10, 2007 11:08 AM:"I really think the prom puts a lot of pressure on the students and the parents. My daughter is going her second year. Last years dress was $300 this years is $400. Plus you have hairdo, makeup, purse, shoes, jewerly. It is a big expense and expected because she did not say NO. We are shopping at the bridal stores because that is the only place in town to get an unique dress. Most girls will not wear a used dress or the same one or a dress that other... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Regulators clear Federated sale of tuxedo business Mar 25, 2007
Central Ohio is home to two David's Bridal stores and five After Hour locations. Houston-based Men's Wearhouse, which operates four stores in Central Ohio, has said that after its acquisition of After Hours, it will have 1,165 locations nationwide. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Princess for a night: With prom dresses, individuality is the key. Mar 3, 2007
(Center) To flatten a tummy: Lavender chiffon with beaded trim on the empire waistline is cut high in front and ankle-length in back; $150 at David's Bridal stores ... At David's Bridal stores ... (Right) If you are petite: This sleeveless, ruby-red satin dress has bead trim on the empire waistline; $150 at David's Bridal stores. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
• Looking for a downtown revival Feb 25, 2007
There are fixtures:Walkers n' Daughters Jewelry, Westley's Jewelry, bridal stores. There are the coffee shops, the restaurants, the bars. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Federated to sell bridal division for $850M Nov 19, 2006
The parent of Macy's department stores will sell its 269 David's Bridal stores and 10 Priscilla bridalwear stores in Boston for $750 million to , a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. In another transaction, (NYSE:MMW) will buy Federated's 551 After Hours Formalwear stores, including Mr. Tux and Squire Tux, for $100 million. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Federated Nears Divorce Of Bridal Outfits Nov 17, 2006
Several months ago, buyout firm Oak Hill Capital Partners and Leonard Green were the last two firms standing for the whole David's Bridal, which operates more than 240 David's Bridal stores, 454 After Hours tuxedo rental stores and 11 Priscilla of Boston stores. The private equity firm run by billionaire Thomas H. Lee, buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Apollo Management walked away from the deal early on because of concerns about the price, sources said. (New York Post -- Business)
Wedding gowns stolen from non-profit Nov 8, 2006
The organization, which stores its gowns in a Gresham warehouse, received 1,250 gowns within a day of the theft from bridal stores and expected to get 300 gowns from individuals during a donation drive ... In the last 48 hours, three bridal stores have donated 1,250 gowns and the hotel where Hansen is staying in Scottsdale opened its banquet room for a one-day donation drive. (Gresham Outlook)
Buyout Proposal Oct 27, 2006
The Federated group includes more than 240 David's Bridal stores, 454 After Hours tuxedo rental stores and 11 Priscilla of Boston stores. Several early bidders for David's Bridal have recently dropped out, including Lee Equity Partners - the new private equity firm run by veteran dealmaker Thomas H. Lee. (New York Post -- Business)
Federated finalizes Lord & Taylor sale Oct 4, 2006
It also has two David's Bridal stores in the Memphis area. Extra. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Woman sets families up for girls' celebration Sep 4, 2006
They surpassed the quinceanera dresses sold at bridal stores in the United States. Perez opened Karisma in October 2005, next to her father Carlos' car stereo shop on North U.S. 17, catering to West Volusia's large Mexican community. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Federated to increase stock repurchase Aug 26, 2006
It also has two David's Bridal stores in the Memphis area. The company operates more than 850 department stores in 45 states and had fiscal 2006 sales of more than $27 billion. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
DAVID'S ONLY WOOED BY 2 Aug 25, 2006
Buyout firm Oak Hill Capital Partners is said to be the lead contender for the Bridal Group, which operates more than 240 David's Bridal stores, 454 After Hours tuxedo rental stores and 11 Priscilla of Boston stores. The firm is expected to sign a deal for between 750 million and 800 million as early as next week. (New York Post -- Business)
What would you like to see downtown? Aug 2, 2006
We also have had bridal stores that closed, but that didn't stop 2 other stores open. We have had car dealers close, but it didn't stop the city from getting more. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Federated mum on rumors of interest in May Department Stores Jul 29, 2006
The St. Louis- based (NYSE: MAY) operates 501 department stores, as well as 240 David's Bridal stores, 456 After Hours Formalwear stores, 11 Priscilla of Boston stores in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Related Company stories. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Linen shop returns to square Jul 13, 2006
Griffis said the location on the Square is perfect for a photography studio because of several bridal stores nearby. Theres a lot of bridal specific traffic that comes to the Square which is a perfect thing for the studio, he said. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
8ederated Bridal Stores Unit Gets Bids as High as $1 Billion, People Say Jul 13, 2006
Federated's bridal division, based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, includes 256 David's Bridal stores, more than 500 After Hours shops and 11 Priscilla of Boston stores. The company's shares fell 49 cents, or 1. (Bloomberg -- US)
Federated, Kroger rank among retail giants Jul 3, 2006
It also has two David's Bridal stores in the Memphis area. Kroger and privately held dominate the Memphis area grocery market, with Kroger employing about 3,500 people in the region. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Federated reclassifies proceeds from Citigroup transaction Jun 7, 2006
It also has two David's Bridal stores in the Memphis area. Related Company stories. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Twice as nice May 24, 2006
Two years ago when Maiysha Macer-Harrison agreed to serve as maid of honor for her older sister Kimberlee, she searched the usual boutiques, bridal stores and department stores for a gown. Nothing spoke to her, nothing that worked well on her small frame. (SunSpot.net)
IRS settlement to boost Federated's profits May 17, 2006
It also has two David's Bridal stores in the Memphis area. Brought to you by. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Federated Reports 1st-Quarter Loss on May Integration Costs May 11, 2006
The total first- quarter sales figure excludes the bridal stores and the Lord & Taylor division, which the company is trying to sell. Profit at Federated has exceeded analyst estimates in three of the past four quarters and met estimates in one of the periods. (Bloomberg)
Irish brides run away in tears after jilted by dressmaker Apr 8, 2006
More than 180 women planning for their weddings were jilted at the Wedding Dress Bridal Stores in Cork in southwest Ireland. It shut without warning March 23 with an order book for prepaid dresses costing between $2,500 and $8,500 each. (AZCentral -- News)
Source of all evil - or happiness? Feb 17, 2006
Branson tells CNN's Richard about his entrepreneurial beginnings, his management style, and how he oversees a business empire that ranges from airlines to bridal stores. Branson has some high-placed admirers in the echelons of global business, among them, Google co-founder Sergey Brin. (CNN -- International)
Federated plans to sell Lord & Taylor Jan 14, 2006
Federated has already announced plans to convert most of the Strawbridge's to Macy's stores and to spin off its 256 David's Bridal stores. And, no, so far no one knows what will happen to Lord & Taylor's famous Christmas light show in the former John Wanamaker flagship store. (Philly.com -- Business)
