Post Sept 11 Spark in Bridal Industry Growth
After the September 11 attacks brides rush into weddings with earlier plans and bigger budgets. Retailers report surges in gowns rings and registries while couples move up dates and seek more elaborate ceremonies. Industry leaders note a rare resilient trend despite recession fears.
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David's Bridal
Ashford.com
Bluenile.com
Ingrid Kelly
Cally
U.S
David Liu
Knot.com
Liu
Kurt Barnard
Barnard
Upper Montclair
N.J
Millie Martini Bratten
Bride’s Magazine
Patty Walsh
Waterbury
Conn
Walsh
Executives charged with $100 million fraud plot
Two World Trade Center brokers face charges for allegedly stealing about $100 million from investors. Andre Koudachev, 38, owner of First Equity Enterprises, is accused of moving missing funds to overseas accounts before fleeing. Former First Equity president Gary Farberov, 32, pleaded innocent and posted bond as prosecutors filed conspiracy charges.
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World Trade Center
Andre Koudachev
First Equity Enterprises
New Jersey
Chicago
Switzerland
First Equity
Gary Farberov
Charles Clayman
Kondachev
Barry Mann
FBI
Koudachev
Evergreen International Spot Trading
Evergreen
Farberow
Dirk Karreman
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Moscow
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