The rivalry between these two key players may intensify this year. Liz Claiborne has a new brand called Realities, while Jones is launching its Signature line. While the new lines may help ...

Liz Claiborne Inc., New York ... Lucky Brand and the Spring 2004 launch of Realities.

NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - Clothing maker Liz Claiborne Inc reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Thursday, but forecast disappointing results for the quarter and year.