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_________________________________________________ Subscribe now to WWD.com and save 20%! For a limited time you can subscribe to WWD.com for ONLY $79. You must click here for this special offer. Subscribe NOW and save! https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?pc=wo&pk=462NEWS _________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 29, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Ralph Takes Tokyo From crowds vying for a glimpse of him to huge billboards advertising his brand, Ralph Lauren is having a major moment in Tokyo. Tiffany Net Down, Beats Estimates Tiffany reported fourth-quarter earnings fell 35.3 percent, but a 6 percent sales gain bolstered results on an earnings-per-share basis. Jayson Resigns From Dickson North America Charles Jayson, president and chief executive officer of Dickson North America, has resigned from the company. FINANCIAL Few Raises Among Top Gap Brass Bonuses may be flowing on Wall Street, but not at underperforming Gap Inc. Confidence Leaps Up In February The Consumer Confidence Index rose to its highest level in four years, but the Conference Board said consumer outlook remains subdued. French Protests Take Toll on Retail With protests over proposed labor-law changes jamming the streets of Paris, some retailers said drawn-out civil disobedience could sour sales. Retail Equity Firm LNK Raises $400M LNK Partners, a new private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer-retail sector, closed on its first fund Tuesday, raising $400 million in committed capital. GENERAL In Brief: Federated Stock Split ... Cat Eyes ... Safilo Profit Drop A brief look at some of the day's stories. _________________________________________________ Manhattan Dental Spa - Free Teeth Whitening Nothing is more fashionable than your smile and Manhattan Dental Spa will help your smile become your best accessory. The atmosphere is friendly, the accommodations are comfortable and technical services are exceptional. We will provide you with dental care that can enhance the quality of your life. And for WWD readers, we are offering "Free Professional Whitening" for new patients receiving dental cleaning, x-rays & exams. www.manhattandentalspa.com 800-WHITE01 _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Like Nobody's Business Just a few months ago, the business category seemed packed in mothballs. IN THE MAINSTREAM Looking for Sourcing Alternatives The politics of global sourcing took center stage at the inaugural Prime Source trade fair in Hong Kong on Tuesday. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT WTO Chief Lamy Critical of Separate Industry Talks World Trade Organization director general Pascale Lamy on Tuesday dismissed the chances of a Turkish proposal to treat textiles and apparel separately from other industrial sectors in the global talks on tariff reductions. Vote on China Tariffs Postponed in Senate Sens. Charles Schumer and Lindsey Graham delayed a vote on their bill for a stiff tariff on Chinese imports, citing currency reform progress. BEAUTY REPORT ACCESSORIES REPORT Movado in Watch Deal With Lacoste Movado Group Inc. is broadening its portfolio of brands in a deal with Lacoste. FASHION CFDA Nominees Celebrate Honor For a few of this year's contenders for Council of Fashion Designers of America awards, being nominated is an honor in and of itself. WWD WEST Retailers Pick Denim, Sweaters and Dresses in L.A. Skinny jeans, oversize sweaters and pretty dresses scored among buyers at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. Danenberg Sprinting Hard in Return to Contemporary Rebecca Danenberg is hitting the ground running as she returns to the women's contemporary market six years after closing her edgy namesake label and filing for corporate and personal bankruptcy. | |||||||||||||||||
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