Neiman Marcus Group, the country's leading upscale retailer, with its flagship nameplate and its Bergdorf Goodman brand, refused to comment on specific orders, but said it's "always monitoring the trends and making appropriate adjustments." "Stores this year are buying more conservatively and watching inventory closer than ever," said Steve Buxbaum of the Buxbaum Group, a retail consulting firm. An Armani spokesperson said the company hasn't yet seen any delivery delays in its women's lines. The men's reps were at the Milan fashion show and unavailable for comment. Hugo Boss did not return calls for comment. Versace and Gucci could not be reached for comment.