SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Non-Tech : Wolverine World Wide: Need some good shoes?
WWW 18.21+0.3%3:59 PM EST

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Chip Roos who wrote (48)1/22/1998 4:53:00 PM
From: Ken Turetzky  Read Replies (1) of 178
 
Thanks for the tip, Chip, but apprently too late. NIN makes the analysts' "lowest-rated" list for its category.

Nine West Group Cuts -2: Company Imposes Hiring Freeze

Dow Jones News Service via Dow Jones

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Dow Jones)--Nine West Group Inc. (NIN) eliminated 40
executive, administrative and staff jobs, and has cut 45 additional jobs since
October.

In a press release Thursday, the company said the cuts represent about 6% of
the company's overall corporate workforce.

Nine West expects to record a pretax charge of about $6 million in the fourth
quarter for severance and other costs from the reductions.

The company expects to save about $6 million annually in salary and benefits.

The company also has a hiring freeze for non-essential positions.

Nine West said the cuts are part of an effort to streamline operations and
reduce costs. The company is offering "appropriate" outplacement services and
severance and benefit packages.

Nine West designs, develops, makes and markets women's footwear and
accessories.

Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext