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_________________________________________________ Fashion Education at WWD.com WWD.com offers a comprehensive online directory of accredited fashion programs. With the ability to search for schools by location and degree, it's easy to find the fashion school that's right for you. To learn more, visit the Education Directory: http://www.wwd.com/education _________________________________________________ Thursday, May 18, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Taking a Hammering: Retail Shares Plunge On Fears of Inflation Higher consumer prices across the economy raised concerns of inflation among economists and prompted a sell-off on Wall Street. Parasuco Banking on N.Y. Flagship The opening of Parasuco's first New York store is the culmination of a five-year desire to buy an old bank building and a $12 million investment. The House the Knowleses Built Beyonce and Tina Knowles have added another category to House of Dereon, a junior line called Dereon that bows for holiday. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Marketing Coordinator Marketing Coordinator needed for upscale fashion brand in NYC. This position will partner with PR and Marketing Dept on advertising campaigns, event production, marketing initiatives and more! Minimum 2-3 years experience required. $40-$50k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: A Converse Ruling ... House Of Taylor Sells Notes A brief look at some of the day's stories. RETAIL Trump Fuels Speculation Over Asprey Site's Next Tenant Out-of-town department stores have been searching Manhattan for a site, and Donald Trump said one might work in Trump Tower. _________________________________________________ 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! _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Inside Out ... Gossip Girls ... Lotta Nerve In selecting Time's new managing editor, Time Inc. editor in chief John Huey managed to find someone who is both a nominal outsider and a seasoned veteran of the newsweekly. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Target Talks Up Specialty Apparel at Annual Target executives said the chain will build on initiatives to bring newness to apparel and implement its "great design at affordable prices" strategy. PacSun Looks to Improve Juniors Pacific Sunwear chief executive officer Seth Johnson said Wednesday that the company is looking to a more trend-conscious assortment of denim, T-shirts and footwear to boost sales in the junior women's apparel division. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Elie Hits Hamptons ... Valentino And Vienna ... Picture Perfect ... Elie Tahari has found another place in the Hamptons to hang his company's name. The Station Master Karl Lagerfeld is all worked up as he holds court in a room at the Mercer Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, his entourage having taken over the entire sixth floor for fittings, styling, hair and makeup trials, look-book photos and the like. EYE Around The Pool LVMH's Bernard Arnault and Dior's Sidney Toledano hosted a sumptuous dinner at the Four Seasons after the fashion house's cruise show. City of Love The mountain of bold-faced names attached to the film "Paris je t'aime," which premieres tonight in the "Un Certain Regard" competition at the Cannes Film Festival, could result in one very crowded movie poster. ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Champion Launches an O2Cool Line Champion rolled out its new women's performance athleticwear line, O2Cool, at Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend. Heatherlynn's Twist: Vitamin C Activewear New activewear brand Heatherlynn is using a fabric infused with vitamin C that is designed to be released into the wearer's skin. Zumiez Inc. to Acquire Fast Forward Stores Action sports apparel retailer Zumiez Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Fast Forward, a mall-based retailer specializing in skateboarding apparel, accessories and hard goods. Sidelines: Reebok Taps Executive ... Puma's New Showcase Uli Becker has been named head of global marketing for the Reebok brand. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Firmenich to Consolidate With Focus on 'Synergy' ... Tunstall Sings Origins' Tune Firmenich is consolidating its fine fragrance and home and body care divisions in its North American offices. THE WWD LIST Dream Jobs The ideal employers chosen by undergraduates interested mainly in the fashion, retail and apparel sector. FINANCIAL J. Jill Buy Hits Talbots 1Q Profit Still digesting its J. Jill acquisition, Talbots Inc. reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday fell 21 percent on a 1.5 percent sales gain. Strong Sales Lift Specialty Retailers Improved sales and fewer markdowns drove the top line and gross profit margins of specialty retailers reporting results this week. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Textile Group Up in Arms Over Vietnam Trade Deal Free-trade deals have been negotiated with Peru and Colombia and are pending in Congress. | |||||||||||||||||
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