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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 _________________________________________________ Friday, June 02, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES May Surprise: Comp Sales Jump, but Tougher Times Loom Fashion-hungry consumers kept up their heady pace of spending in May, but worries lie ahead. Fred Segal to Go Big in Vegas Fred Segal, an iconic retailer synonymous with hip celebrity style, plans a 100,000-square-foot store at the $2 billion W hotel being built in Las Vegas. Kellwood Earnings Drop 22.2% in First Quarter Kellwood reported a 22.2 percent decline in first-quarter profits and expects to see better results in the second half. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Sr. Men's Designer San Francisco based retailer is seeking a full-time Sr. Men's Designer with a commercially viable aesthetic and a specific focus on knits and wovens for the mid-tier market. Prior design management experience is required. Salary up to $90k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ RETAIL Scoop to Dallas in September Seeking to capitalize on a strong base of Dallas customers who shop its Web site, Scoop will open its first store in Texas and its 11th nationwide in September at Highland Park Village shopping center here. Martin + Osa's Offbeat Path Martin + Osa has embarked on numerous marketing strategies to distance itself from the rest of the retailing pack. GENERAL DKI Appoints Cathy Volker Executive VP Donna Karan International has tapped Cathy Volker as executive vice president of its licensing group. BEAUTY REPORT Simmons Looks for Beauty's Spiritual Side Russell Simmons plans to donate his share of profits from his new fragrance, Phat Farm Atman, to a variety of charities. Gucci and P&G Renew Pact The terms of the agreement could not be learned, but the case is said to date back to an earlier dispute over two thorny issues. Hedi Slimane's Minimally Male Skin Care Leave it to Hedi Slimane to devise a rigorously modern yet luxurious approach to skin care. Burberry Has a New Man in Town This fall, Burberry will introduce a male follow-up to its Burberry London women's scent that was launched earlier this year with its beauty license holder Inter Parfums SA. Worthington Sold to Beautology The Charles Worthington London North American hair care business has been purchased from U.K.-based consumer products group PZ Cussons by Beautology LLC. Jergens Receives a Makeover Jergens is giving moisturizers a face-lift, while expanding the body assortment to include a new Shea Butter Collection. Critical Mass: Lotta Luv Gives Lucky Chick Lip Service Lotta Luv, a company best known for lip glosses based on popular licenses such as Tootsie Roll and Snapple, is growing up and getting lucky. Snippets: Celebrity Hairstylist On Ice? ... Organic Growth ... Oh, Baby ... Hair care experts are saying that the Ken Paves Professional hair care business is on thin ice and that company executives are desperately seeking a buyer for the line. HBA REPORT Bridal Beauty Mixes Youth, Innocence Wedding hair took on a new meaning with the beauty images that emerged from several of April's bridal shows. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Lucky Star? ... Fashion's New Commander ... Ralph Moves In Paris? ... Could the Material Girl be fast fashion's next poster girl? MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Mystery Girl ... Crossing Online ... Spinning His Wheels ... Why has Cosmogirl's executive editor, Ann Shoket, been meeting on the sly with Hearst higher-ups, including editorial talent director Eliot Kaplan and president Cathleen Black? WWD EXECTECH Belk Looks to Improve Inventory With New Technology Belk, which operates about 275 stores, has annual sales of $2.97 billion. | |||||||||||||||||
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