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Monday, March 13, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Eyeing India's Riches: As Barriers Come Down, Luxury Brands Go Slow India's designer retail market is going to get a lot hotter, now that a change in government regulations allows single-brand store ownership. Tony Melillo Exits Generra Tony Melillo, the creative director who helped revived the Eighties brand Generra, has left the company after three years. PVH Appoints Sirkin President Emanuel Chirico, Phillips-Van Heu?sen's new chief executive officer, has begun shuffling his top management team. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Merchandise Manager/Buyer, Accessory & RTW Prominent San Francisco retailer needs a Merchandise Manager/ Buyer for its ready to wear and accessory categories. The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid merchant ability, excellent vendor and corporate communication skills, and strong management experience. For consideration, must have previous experience at global/national brand with annual sales volume of at least $75 million. Luxury good experience a plus! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ RETAIL Wal-Mart: From Bentonville to New Delhi With its growing middle class, India is high on Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s to-do list for international expansion. Bombay Dispatch: Expanding Malls Nowhere is the rise of India's new consumer class more evident than in the sparkling new malls springing up around the country. GENERAL _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT Lane Bryant Plans New Lingerie Stores Lane Bryant's plan to completely outfit the plus-size consumer is going forward with its lingerie store concept, Cacique. Premiere Classe Buyers Go for Novelty With their budgets as much as 20 percent higher, buyers were thinking big at the Premiere Classe accessories fair. Findings: Romancing The Watch ... Celebrate Good Times ... The Finishing Touch ... Patek Philippe, the 167-year-old Swiss watchmaker, is launching a new advertising campaign for its women's lines. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Jo Wood Organics Plotting Face Care ... Lancome, Harlow Deal Said in Works ... Color Me Pucci: LVMH Brand to Unveil Makeup Now that Jo Wood has got the body covered, she's going for the face. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Seems Like Old Times ... Ford Gets Slimaned The cutting remark most often used to describe magazine publishers: They all want to be editors. INNERWEAR REPORT Amid Change, Fashion Looms Large Product innovation and the look of luxury were key statements of this month's fall and transitional market. LEGWEAR REPORT Fall Forecast: Polished and Ladylike There will be a new lady in town this fall, and when it comes to accessories, her act is becoming more refined. FINANCIAL WWD Stock Index Falls 0.2% A rise in the unemployment rate Friday had investors thinking that the Federal Reserve might not raise interest rates too sharply or swiftly. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Textile, Apparel Sector Cuts 3,300 Jobs U.S. textile and apparel producers cut a seasonally adjusted 3,300 jobs from their payrolls in February as the industry continued to face stiff foreign competition, despite new restrictions on Chinese imports. EYE Running On Empty Martha Stewart takes notice of Carlo Ponti at the Russian National Orchestra bash and Edward Norton muses at the "After the Dust" opening. Mouthing Off There are lots of restaurants in this city based around gimmickry, from food to the decor to the size of the wine list. | |||||||||||||||||
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