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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 23, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES The NRDC Agenda: After L&T Deal, More Retail Buys Ahead Federated Department Stores announced the sale of the Lord & Taylor chain to NRDC Equity Partners for $1.19 billion in cash. Lacroix Refines Focus Christian Lacroix has phased out diffusion lines Bazaar and Christian Lacroix Jeans, while expanding his signature ready-to-wear collection. Mulberry Yearly Profits Surge Profits at Mulberry Group plc nearly tripled to 4.9 million pounds, or $9 million, from 1.7 million pounds, or $3.1 million, thanks to a strong surge in leather accessories sales in the fiscal year ending March 31. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Director, E-commerce Marketing Prominent New York City apparel brand is seeking a Marketing Director to orchestrate a comprehensive marketing strategy for its E-commerce division and to provide expertise in executing E-Commerce and online marketing activities for all divisions. Responsibilities include growing site traffic and increasing usage across all channels, inspiring and evolving e-mail marketing campaigns and online promotions, and analysis of website metrics to maximize ROI. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Al Shapiro Exiting Claiborne Al Shapiro, senior vice president of corporate marketing for Liz Claiborne Inc., will retire on June 30 after nearly 12 years with the firm. BEAUTY REPORT Guerlain's Swank Scent Backed by Hollywood superstar Hilary Swank, Guerlain is targeting a young consumer base with a new fragrance called Insolence. Shiseido Gears Up for Fall Shiseido is planning to add juice to its fall business with a cocktail of skin care and color cosmetics introductions. Lacoste's New Inspiration Procter & Gamble Prestige Products plans to entice women to fragrance counters this fall when the beauty giant launches Lacoste Inspiration. New Biotherm Moisturizer Keeps It Light Biotherm is introducing a light moisturizer said to include all the benefits of a thick cream with the fall launch of Moisture Intense Guard. Molton Brown Begins U.S. Retail Push After opening two stores here 18 months ago, Molton Brown is embarking on a retail expansion to put 30 stores in the U.S. by 2010. Noxzema Develops a Personality Noxzema is sporting a savvy new attitude, and its fresh, updated look could help the brand pull it off. Child's Play: Le Petit Prince Does Scents Babies may smell naturally sweet, but some European consumers have taken to dabbing a touch of perfume behind their wee ones' tiny ears. Critical Mass: Buyers, Beauty Firms to Convene at NACDS Retailers are packing their bags for San Diego and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Marketplace Meeting that kicks off June 24. ECRM: CVS, Jason To Test Natural Set Hair care buyers and manufacturers converged to the Sunshine State to discuss the latest opportunities in the HBA aisle at Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing's Efficient Program Planning Sessions last week. Nad's Sees Smooth Road Ahead Nad's, the Australian hair removal brand that is in some 30,000 doors throughout the U.S. and 150,000 worldwide, is capitalizing on the Brazilian waxing trend and is expanding distribution by entering regional chains this summer. HBA REPORT Snippets: Evangelista Joins Cornelia ... Bergdorf Beauty ... Healthy Paraffin ... Hairstylist David Evangelista will be heading Cornelia Day Resort's hair salon, which will be renamed David Evangelista at Cornelia Day Resort to reflect the appointment. Mizani Aims to Smooth Out Hair Mizani is going natural with the launch of a product line, ThermaSmooth, next month. _________________________________________________ Check out what's new on WWD.com Get exclusive access to the latest news from WWD Scoop, The Magazine, Beauty Biz and more! www.wwd.com/wwd/scoop www.wwd.com/wwd/themagazine www.wwd.com/wwd/beautybiz www.wwd.com/wwd/accessories www.wwd.com/wwd/salon www.wwd.com/wwd/beautyreport www.wwd.com/wwd/fast _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Framework for Doha an Uphill Climb Trade ministers meeting in Geneva next week in an attempt to hammer out a basic framework for the World Trade Organization's Doha talks have their work cut out for them. Republicans Defend Plan to Take Immigration Issue on the Road House GOP leaders said at a news conference Thursday that they were not using delay tactics to block immigration reform, but were holding hearings to outline differences between the House and Senate immigration bills. FASHION READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Gant, Jeffrey in Exclusive Men's Deal Gant, a brand primarily known for its all-American preppy looks, has joined forces with the venerable retailer Jeffrey to create an exclusive men's collection. FINANCIAL MEDIA/ADVERTISING Bottega Veneta's Snowdon Ads to Bow Bottega Veneta's fall ad campaign breaks ground for the brand on multiple fronts. Bulgari Signs Moss for Relaunch Kate Moss will star in a campaign to relaunch one of Bulgari's original scents. Memo Pad: Giving An Assist ... Spin Hits Eject ... Power Table ... Like "He's Just Not That Into You" and "The Nanny Diaries," Lauren Weisberger's "The Devil Wears Prada" achieved towering success based, at least in part, on the strength of its title. | |||||||||||||||||
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