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_________________________________________________ Subscribe now to WWD.com and save 20%! For a limited time only you can subscribe to WWD.com for ONLY $79. This offer is only available through this link, so subscribe NOW! https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?pc=wo&pk=462NEWS _________________________________________________ Friday, March 03, 2006 FALL 2006: THE REVIEWS Cools Rush In - Yves Saint Laurent, Rochas, Stella McCartney Dark, somber looks aren't the only game in town. The Balance Theme - Emanuel Ungaro, Celine, Cacharel, Leonard Darker tones were making news, of course, but there were still plenty of touches of color and shine. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Catalog Planner San Francisco Bay Area retailer seeks an experienced planner for its catalog division. The primary role of this position is to assist the Senior Planner with item forecasting and execution of buy strategies. Other responsibilities include: the development of partnerships with merchant team, vendors and distribution center contacts; SKU maintenance; the entering and updating of forecasts and purchase orders; business analysis, and reporting. Minimum 2 years related experience! Salary commensurate with experience! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES A Bubbly '05 for LVMH: Net Leaps 21 Percent, Arnault Sees No Peers LVMH reported a 21 percent hike in 2005 profits to $1.79 billion, led by sales of Louis Vuitton denim handbags and Dom Perignon champagne. Coach Unveils Store Deal With Simon Coach Inc. said it will open 20 stores and expand 10 others inside malls owned by Simon Property Group over a two-year period. Coty Courts 'Housewives' and Kose Is there a whiff of Wisteria in the air? Certainly if it's up to Coty Inc. GENERAL Andrew Young Goes to Bat for Wal-Mart Young told interviewer Ed Gordon that he tried to bring Wal-Mart into Nigeria last year. Quote of The Week "It's important to go after a younger customer, but it's also important to build the core franchise, which is the 35- to 50-year-old." In Brief: Lobbying For Textiles ... Macy's And Union To Settle A brief look at some of the day's stories. Wet Seal's Jennifer Pritchard Resigns Teen specialty retailer Wet Seal Inc. said Jennifer Pritchard, president of the company's Arden B. division since January 2004, has resigned. Obituary: Dominique Watine-Arnault, 56 Dominique Watine-Arnault, the president of the Fred jewelry house and sister of LVMH Mo?t Hennessy Louis Vuitton chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault, died here on Monday. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Wintery Weather Cools Comps in Feb. February brought a Northeast blizzard and tough comp-store comparisons, but Kohl's and J.C. Penney were able to rise above the pack. Chico's Misses Estimates Chico's FAS Inc. reported an uncharacteristic quarterly financial performance Wednesday after the close of the stock market, saying earnings per share missed analysts' estimates. Strong Comps Boost Talbots 4Q Earnings Talbots Inc. posted a better-than-expected 28.6 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strong same-store sales and successful inventory management. FASHION Miu Miu Comes Into Its Own Miu Miu's hotly anticipated show this Sunday in Paris marks a coming-of-age for the Italian brand, long-considered Prada's little sister. Fashion Scoops: Love Song ... Gathering Moss ... Fair Game ... "I'm a Lady Who Lunches now," Courtney Love said at Stella McCartney Thursday morning. Lelong's Work Celebrated at FIT Museum The couturier Lucien Lelong trailblazed the way for generations of designers with his double "L" logo, fragrances, accessories, self-promoting ads and socialite clientele. BEAUTY REPORT The Latest Masks of SK-II What's behind the mask? Brighter skin, if SK-II has anything to say about it. Lauder Powers Perfectionist The patch, designed to be used around the eyes, employs a microcurrent gel delivery system to increase the penetration of active ingredients and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Nu Skin Focuses on Results With ProDerm Nu Skin Enterprises is giving new meaning to personalized skin care with its ProDerm Skin Analyzer, a device used to measure facial tissue. Five FiFi Awards Given at Breakfast The Fragrance Foundation named five FiFi Award winners in the editorial excellence and technological breakthrough categories at its annual Finalist's Breakfast Tuesday, a first for the organization. Cianciotto to Paint the Town With Nail Color Line Veteran nail technician Carolyn Cianciotto thinks she has the manicure business nailed. Critical Mass: Retailers' Big Space Squeeze A jigsaw puzzle with too many pieces: That's how retailers described their cosmetics wall planograms. Principessa's U.S. Expansion In the race to charm discerning beauty consumers, specialty retailers are scrambling to add niche brands to their assortments. HBA REPORT L.A. Expo Draws International Crowd The two-day event, which took place Sunday and Monday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, took its cues from Hollywood. Jamal Hammadi Aligns With PureBeauty In a new marriage with PureBeauty, things for Jamal Hammadi are about to change. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT U.S. Trade Groups Concerned Over Port Deal Repercussions The presidents of seven U.S. business trade and lobbying groups are worried about a backlash against U.S. investment abroad because of attempts by Congress to block, or have final approval over, a proposed takeover of operations at major U.S. ports by an Arab-owned company. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Oscars' Game: No Rules With the countdown to Sunday's 78th annual Academy Awards almost complete, a consensus has emerged in the precariously high-stakes business of dressing for Oscar. Follow the Oscar Money Jack Keyser, chief economist at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp., estimated that the Oscars generate $122.5 million in revenue for Los Angeles. Memo Pad: Elle Sets Sites On Style.com ... New Deal For Maxim Man ... That's Rich Elle has long lagged behind Vogue in the online arena but it's finally starting to play some catch-up. RETAIL J.C. Penney Experience Pops With Technology The J.C. Penney Experience pop-up store that opens today at 1 Times Square is as much a showcase for technology as it is for the company's branding campaign. Cornell Trading Exits the U.S. Cornell Trading here has closed its U.S. operations and shut 79 stores that operated under the April Cornell banner. | |||||||||||||||||
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