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...Open--the elegant croc outcooled the oversized pony of official sponsor Polo in straight sets--was emblematic of the brand's astonishing turnaround over the past three years under the tutelage of Robert Siegel, who took over the company as a project for his retirement--or perhaps to avoid it. A self-proclaimed clotheshorse, Siegel had made a name for himself during his 29-year career at Levi Strauss, where he launched the hugely successful Dockers brand in 1986. Siegel left Levi's to run Stride Rite, then headed south to Charleston, S.C., to contemplate retirement. But, he says, "those...
...next test for the company was to avoid repeating Izod's mistakes. Retailers encouraged Siegel to slash prices to increase sales. He did the opposite, pricing the new shirt at $69 for men and $72 for women, making it the most expensive polo on the market. (Ralph Lauren's Polo retails at $65.) Siegel understands that luxury is now a mass market, but to keep up appearances, sells only to high-end department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Barneys. "Our biggest challenge is to continue to grow without overextending or overexposing the crocodile," he says. This time...
...experienced and more mature, Byrnes has learned to avoid the mistake of looking too far ahead. The league season is still a week away, and he’s less worried about Penn and more concerned with the Crusaders...
Specter, along with several other committee members, encouraged Roberts to create a consensus among the justices and avoid 5-4 decisions if he is confirmed...
...that there are no discussions about alcohol use by freshmen unless they are caught drinking or have an alcohol-related medical emergency. These policies have produced more dangerous behavior than they have prevented. Instead of seeking help, students drink large quantities of alcohol in short periods of time to avoid getting in trouble. Alcohol policies have only succeeded in pushing freshman drinking underground...