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<p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="5">UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></p>
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<p align="center">Washington, D.C. 20549</p>
<p align="center"></font><b><font size="5">Form 8-K</font></p>
<p align="center">CURRENT REPORT<br>
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE<br>
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</p>
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<p align="center">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <br>
August 12, 2011</p>
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<p align="center"><font size="5">THE JONES GROUP INC.</font></font><br>
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			<p align="center">Pennsylvania </p>
			<hr color="#000000" SIZE="1" noShade>(State or Other Jurisdiction of
			Incorporation) </td>
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			<p align="center">1-10746 </p>
			<hr color="#000000" SIZE="1" noShade>(Commission File Number)</td>
			<td vAlign="top" width="36%" align="middle">
			<p align="center">06-0935166 </p>
			<hr color="#000000" SIZE="1" noShade>(IRS Employer Identification
			No.)</td>
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			<td width="25%" align="middle">&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="50%" align="middle">1411 Broadway<br>
			New York, New York&nbsp; 10018
			<hr color="#000000" SIZE="1" noShade>(Address of principal executive
			offices)</td>
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			<td width="25%" align="middle">&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="50%" align="middle">(212) 642-3860
			<hr color="#000000" SIZE="1" noShade>(Registrant's telephone number,
			including area code)</td>
			<td width="25%" align="middle">&nbsp;</td>
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			<td width="25%" align="middle">&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="50%" align="middle">Not Applicable
			<hr color="#000000" SIZE="1" noShade>Former name or former address,
			if changed since last report</td>
			<td width="25%" align="middle">&nbsp;</td>
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<p>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:</p>
<p>[&nbsp; ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)&nbsp;<br>
[&nbsp; ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)&nbsp;<br>
[&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<br>
[&nbsp; ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</p>
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<p align="justify"><b>Item 8.01&nbsp; Other Events.</b></p>
<p>As reported under Item 7.01 of its Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 27,
2011 (the "July Report"), The Jones Group Inc. (the "Company") has redefined its
reportable operating segments to better reflect its expanding international
operations. The Company's operations are now comprised of six reportable
segments: domestic wholesale sportswear, domestic wholesale jeanswear, domestic
wholesale footwear and accessories, domestic retail, international wholesale and
international retail. </p>
<p>In the July Report, the Company furnished, as Exhibit 99.3, a summary of
previously-disclosed historical financial information for 2010, 2009 and 2008,
each interim period of 2010 and the first fiscal quarter of 2011, as reported
under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), revised to reflect the
new operating segment structure. Such summary and the information appearing in
Item 7.01 of the July Report under the caption "Revisions to Segment Reporting"
are incorporated herein by reference. </p>
<p>Historically, in the Company's press releases announcing its quarterly
results of operations, the Company has presented non-GAAP financial measures
within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, to supplement the operating segment information presented in
accordance with GAAP. For purposes of Regulation G, a non-GAAP financial measure
is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash
flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or
included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in
accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, to assist readers of the Company's earnings
announcements or other releases of financial information in analyzing the
segment reporting changes discussed in the July Report and in making comparisons
of the Company's financial results on a non-GAAP basis, the Company is
voluntarily furnishing segment information revised to reflect the new operating
segment structure, presented both in accordance with GAAP and adjusted on a
non-GAAP basis, for 2010, 2009 and 2008, each interim period of 2010 and
the first fiscal quarter of 2011, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. For
ease of reference, Exhibit 99.1 includes revised segment information presented
in accordance with GAAP previously furnished in Exhibit 99.3 to the July Report,
which information has not changed. </p>
<p>The non-GAAP financial information presented in Exhibit 99.1 concerns the
effect on segment revenues and income (loss) of the items described in the
"Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP" table in Exhibit 99.1. Historical
non-GAAP information has been reclassified where necessary to conform to current
practice. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance the user's overall
understanding of the Company's financial performance. Specifically, the Company
believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and
investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of the
Company's core operating results. In addition, because the Company has
historically reported certain non-GAAP results to investors, the Company
believes the inclusion of revised non-GAAP segment information provides
consistency in its financial reporting. These measures should be considered in
addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but are not a substitute
for or superior to GAAP results. The non-GAAP measures of adjusted segment
revenues and income have been reconciled to the equivalent GAAP measure. </p>
<p>The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial
intersegment cooperation, cost allocations and sharing of assets. Therefore, the
Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would
report the operating profit and other financial information as shown in the
revised segment presentation. The preliminary information in Exhibit 99.1
represents management's calculations as of the date of this filing, which may
change as final organizational changes may continue to take place during 2011.
</p>
<p>This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of
the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities
Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing. </p>
<p align="justify"><b>Item 9.01&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits.</b></p>
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		<td vAlign="top" width="11%"><u>Exhibit No.</u></td>
		<td vAlign="top" width="88%"><u>Description</u></td>
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		<td vAlign="top" width="11%">99.1</td>
		<td vAlign="top" width="88%">Revised Adjusted Segment Revenue/Operating
		Income (Loss) Tables for the years 2010, 2009 and 2008, each interim
		period of 2010 and the first fiscal quarter of 2011.</td>
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<p align="center">&nbsp;<b>SIGNATURES</b></p>
<p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</p>
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			<td width="50%">THE JONES GROUP INC.<br>
			(Registrant)
			<p>By:&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. McClain&nbsp;</u><br>
			&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John T. McClain<br>
			&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief Financial Officer</td>
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<p>&nbsp;Date: August 12, 2011</p>
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<p align="left">Exhibit Index</p>
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		<td vAlign="top" width="89%"><u>Description</u></td>
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		<td vAlign="top" width="11%">99.1</td>
		<td vAlign="top" width="88%">Revised Adjusted Segment Revenue/Operating
		Income (Loss) Tables for the years 2010, 2009 and 2008, each interim
		period of 2010 and the first fiscal quarter of 2011.</td>
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FORM 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 12, 2011
THE JONES GROUP INC.
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
			Incorporation)
1-10746
(Commission File Number)
06-0935166
(IRS Employer Identification
			No.)
1411 Broadway
New York, New York  10018
(Address of principal executive
			offices)
(212) 642-3860
(Registrant's telephone number,
			including area code)
Not Applicable
Former name or former address,
			if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01  Other Events.
As reported under Item 7.01 of its Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 27,
2011 (the "July Report"), The Jones Group Inc. (the "Company") has redefined its
reportable operating segments to better reflect its expanding international
operations. The Company's operations are now comprised of six reportable
segments: domestic wholesale sportswear, domestic wholesale jeanswear, domestic
wholesale footwear and accessories, domestic retail, international wholesale and
international retail.
In the July Report, the Company furnished, as Exhibit 99.3, a summary of
previously-disclosed historical financial information for 2010, 2009 and 2008,
each interim period of 2010 and the first fiscal quarter of 2011, as reported
under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), revised to reflect the
new operating segment structure. Such summary and the information appearing in
Item 7.01 of the July Report under the caption "Revisions to Segment Reporting"
are incorporated herein by reference.
Historically, in the Company's press releases announcing its quarterly
results of operations, the Company has presented non-GAAP financial measures
within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, to supplement the operating segment information presented in
accordance with GAAP. For purposes of Regulation G, a non-GAAP financial measure
is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash
flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or
included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in
accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, to assist readers of the Company's earnings
announcements or other releases of financial information in analyzing the
segment reporting changes discussed in the July Report and in making comparisons
of the Company's financial results on a non-GAAP basis, the Company is
voluntarily furnishing segment information revised to reflect the new operating
segment structure, presented both in accordance with GAAP and adjusted on a
non-GAAP basis, for 2010, 2009 and 2008, each interim period of 2010 and
the first fiscal quarter of 2011, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. For
ease of reference, Exhibit 99.1 includes revised segment information presented
in accordance with GAAP previously furnished in Exhibit 99.3 to the July Report,
which information has not changed.
The non-GAAP financial information presented in Exhibit 99.1 concerns the
effect on segment revenues and income (loss) of the items described in the
"Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP" table in Exhibit 99.1. Historical
non-GAAP information has been reclassified where necessary to conform to current
practice. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance the user's overall
understanding of the Company's financial performance. Specifically, the Company
believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and
investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of the
Company's core operating results. In addition, because the Company has
historically reported certain non-GAAP results to investors, the Company
believes the inclusion of revised non-GAAP segment information provides
consistency in its financial reporting. These measures should be considered in
addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but are not a substitute
for or superior to GAAP results. The non-GAAP measures of adjusted segment
revenues and income have been reconciled to the equivalent GAAP measure.
The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial
intersegment cooperation, cost allocations and sharing of assets. Therefore, the
Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would
report the operating profit and other financial information as shown in the
revised segment presentation. The preliminary information in Exhibit 99.1
represents management's calculations as of the date of this filing, which may
change as final organizational changes may continue to take place during 2011.
This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of
the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities
Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Revised Adjusted Segment Revenue/Operating
		Income (Loss) Tables for the years 2010, 2009 and 2008, each interim
		period of 2010 and the first fiscal quarter of 2011.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE JONES GROUP INC.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ John T. McClain
John T. McClain
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 12, 2011
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Revised Adjusted Segment Revenue/Operating
		Income (Loss) Tables for the years 2010, 2009 and 2008, each interim
		period of 2010 and the first fiscal quarter of 2011.
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