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_________________________________________________ Need A Companion? WWD.com Is Available. Travelling on business? WWD.com helps you keep in touch with industry news wherever you are. Click below to subscribe: https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?PC=WO&PK=26399MW _________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 03, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES The British Invasion: Topshop Aims to Open Flagship in New York Philip Green wants to make his mark in the U.S. and by next year could plant his crown jewel, the Topshop fashion emporium, in the U.S. NorthPark Shoots for Top With $225M Revamp NorthPark Center in Dallas is set to complete a $225 million expansion intended to make it the dominant mall in the north Texas market. Summer Movies, Fashion and Profits Product placement and the influence of the personal and on-screen styles of movie stars on fashion continues to converge. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Technical Design Manager Well established moderate sportswear company based in NY needs a hands-on professional to manage its Technical Design team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in management/ team building, and familiar with all aspects of sweaters, knits, and wovens production. $75-100k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Maria D. Lopez Resigns at St. John Maria D. Lopez, who was second in command to Tim Gardner, head designer at St. John, resigned on Tuesday. Jay Diamond Set to Retire After almost 30 years with the company, Jay Diamond, chief executive officer of Halmode Apparel Inc., a division of Kellwood Co., will retire at the end of August. RETAIL ICSC Expecting April Comp Blowout The ICSC said April same-store sales should show the biggest annual gain in two years, despite intensified worries over higher gas prices. Malandrino Online Adds E-Commerce Catherine Malandrino's Web site, catherinemalandrino.com, added e-commerce on Friday. _________________________________________________ Subscribe to WWD.com Get same-day delivery at a great rate! Subscribe to WWD.com and receive the latest issue starting as early as 12:01 EST. Plus, you'll have access to the last 14 days of Women's Wear Daily. Start your subscription now! _________________________________________________ BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Unilever Sells Finesse and Aqua Net Unilever trimmed its portfolio, selling hair care brands Finesse and Aqua Net to Lornamead Brands Inc. for an estimated $130 million. EYE Little Britain Fashion elite find their inner punks at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit "AngloMania." IN THE MAINSTREAM Fair Trade Fashion Takes Off in Europe Ethical fashion is taking hold as European stores react to environmental and human rights concerns in apparel manufacturing. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Senate Reaches Compromise on Container Bill Republican and Democratic senators agreed to a compromise Tuesday, scaling back a proposal that would have required all U.S.-bound cargo containers in foreign ports to be inspected for radiation within five years. Synthetic Fiber Producers Feel the Heat of Energy Costs For manufacturers of synthetic fibers, rising fuel prices translate into higher production costs. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: To Elle With All That ... Only In New York Kelly Killoren Bensimon has completed her slow-motion exit from Elle Accessories. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Lacoste Gaining Popularity As China Embraces Casual Dressy-casual remains a novelty in China, where flaunting status, however meager, is de rigueur and even construction workers wear suit jackets on the job, complete with labels still on the sleeves. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Pre-Dance Ritual ... All Dolled Up For those not attending the dinner portion of Monday night's festivities, the big question was: What to do before the dance? FINANCIAL Gauging the Impact of High Gas Prices High gas prices have fueled public and political outrage, and business professors feel they will influence, but not dominate, consumer spending. Timberland 1Q Net Falls 30.9% Timberland Co. reported a 30.9 percent decline in first-quarter earnings on a slight decline in revenues, which it attributed to soft boot sales and negative foreign exchange impacts. Analyst Offers Bearish View of Gap Turnaround Looks like Gap Inc.'s turnaround might have to wait, at least according to one analyst. | |||||||||||||||||
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