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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 _________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 24, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Ralph Reshapes Denim: Polo Jeans to Shutter In U.S. Market in 2007 The Polo Jeans Co. brand is being dropped in the U.S. and Lauren label women's denim and Polo Ralph Lauren premium men's will be added. Calvin Klein Gives Big Lift to PVH's 1Q Net Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. on Tues?day reported a 95 percent gain in first-quarter income, boosted by the Calvin Klein businesses. Game for Growth: Retail Bets Big on Nevada Multibillion-dollar construction projects, almost all featuring a retail component, are sprouting in Nevada, from Las Vegas to Reno. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Product Development Manager Prominent LA based Cosmetics Company is seeking a creative Product Development professional to drive its collection of fashion forward skincare and cosmetics. The right candidate will have extensive color matching and formula evaluation experience and a demonstrated understanding of formulation and application properties. Minimum 7 years experience, cosmetics industry experience preferred. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL PPR 'Confident' for 2006 PPR, the French retailer that owns Gucci Group, is bullish for 2006, its chairman and ceo said at the firm's annual shareholders' meeting. New Push for Change at Wal-Mart Union-supported Wal-Mart Watch stepped up its campaign to change working conditions at the world's largest retailer. Perry Ellis Earnings Down in Qtr. Perry Ellis International Inc. on Tuesday reported a 33.5 percent drop in first-quarter income. Done Deals & In Development: Big Deals Talk of ICSC Conference With 44,000 attendees at this year's International Council of Shopping Centers spring conference Monday, there were plenty of deals in the works. Marks & Spencer Turnaround on Track Marks & Spencer plc is on the road to recovery, despite a 10.7 percent drop in profits for the year ended April 1. GENERAL Nordstrom Names New Chairman Nordstrom Inc. has named Rick Hernandez, a nine-year independent director and lead director of the board since 2000, non-executive chairman, succeeding Bruce Nordstrom, who has retired. _________________________________________________ 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! _________________________________________________ IN THE MAINSTREAM Boneparth: A Man of Few Words Jones Apparel Group annual meetings are known for being brief, but this year's gathering could have been a record-breaker. FASHION High School Honors Mendelson The High School of Fashion Industries here honored Mark Mendelson, chief merchandising officer of Jones Apparel Group, at its 80th anniversary gala last Wednesday. Milan Fashion Shows Set to Enter New Digs After 30 years at Milan's fairgrounds, come Sept. 23, the city's runway shows will be held at the recently renovated Fiera Milano Congressi, now dubbed Fashion Milano Congressi. Fashion Scoops: Flair For Life ... Diesel Injection ... Stripe It Up ... A horde of waiters balancing champagne flutes on silver trays weaved through a mix of entertainment and fashion pacesetters gathered at Mr. Chow Tribeca on Monday to toast Revlon's reentry into the department store fragrance business. RETAIL ACCESSORIES REPORT Every Step You Take: Nike, Apple in Deal Steve Jobs, Lance Armstrong and marathoner Paula Radcliffe provided the star wattage Tuesday when Nike and Apple trumpeted a new partnership and unveiled the first product they have developed -- the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. EYE The Devil Made Them Do It Twentieth Century Fox is counting on a blockbuster summer flick with "The Devil Wears Prada," from Lauren Weisberger's book about a certain fashion mag. Fit for a Queen Sofia Coppola's "Marie-Antoinette," which premieres at Cannes today, promises a right royal riot of sartorial excess. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Survey Says ... Face Value Bigger, younger and richer: That's the direction most magazine publishers would like to see their audiences trending. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Boscia to Launch Initial Body Line ... CEO Exiting at Tax Free World Association ... L'Oreal Reopens Hairdressing Academy Boscia is expanding beyond the face. WWD INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS On Stable Ground Brazilian trade shows keep for-export prices firm to remain competitive in international markets. | |||||||||||||||||
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