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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 _________________________________________________ Tuesday, June 27, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Retail's Summer Sizzle: No Slowdown Is Seen For Widening Margins A strategy of tight inventory control and planned markdowns is leading to better sell-throughs and improved profit margins for retailers. Bloomingdale's Intimate Space Bloomingdale's renovated lingerie department at the 59th Street flagship here may represent the shape of things to come. Pierre Cardin: Past Is Prologue As Pierre Cardin celebrates his 60th year as a designer, he will present a men's collection next week in Paris for the first time in seasons. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Account Executive Tracy Hamilton Major NYC Manufacturer of infant, toddler and childrenswear is looking for a seasoned, aggressive, energetic and motivated Account Executive to run their existing mass market business. Accounts include major Big Box retailers throughout United States and direct experience with these buyers is very helpful! Must possess great communication, organizational and computer skills. Salary commensurate upon experience. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Liz Claiborne Taps Jill Granoff Liz Claiborne Inc. has hired Jill Granoff, former president and chief operating officer of Victoria's Secret Beauty, to be group president, direct-to-consumer. Versace Playing in September Versace may have trimmed down its real estate portfolio over the past few years, but that didn't rule out a company-owned teatro, due to bow in September. St. John to Name Polese Retail EVP St. John today will appoint Ralph Polese as its new executive vice president of retail. Hugo Boss Adds 5 Years to CEO's Contract Hugo Boss Group has extended the contract of its chief executive officer, Bruno Salzer, through 2012. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Pronovias Reveals Retail Strategy at Show Pronovias is trimming its stable of designers as the bridal manufacturer transitions to becoming more of a retailer. FASHION Von Furstenberg Teams Up With Thomas for St. Jude Diane von Furstenberg is upping the stakes for designer donations. Fashion Scoops: Summer Job ... Rise And Shine ... Getting Lippy ... While summer might be downtime for Brett Ratner, whose latest film "X Men: The Last Stand" hit theaters in May, the Hollywood heavyweight is keeping busy with his new hobby, photography. _________________________________________________ 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 Italian Mills Forge Ahead After Strong First Half Italian yarn firms at next week's Pitti Filati show will be armed with a bevy of new fibers and confidence the market has improved. Study: Global Economy on the Rise Solid growth by the U.S. and China, along with a recovery in Japan and expansion in Germany, bodes well for the performance of the world economy, according to the Bank for International Settlements. IN TRANSIT Apparel Execs Head to the Hill Over Port Bills Retail and wholesale apparel importers are mobilizing lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill as they become increasingly concerned over the Senate's inaction on a port security bill. U.S. Rail Industry Facing Pressure From Rising Imports U.S. ports in the last five years have struggled to increase their operations and capacity in order to handle goods coming from Asia. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: L'Artisan Opens Third New York Store With the opening of L'Artisan Parfumeur's third New York store on Madison Avenue and 82nd Street here June 19, the French firm is pressing forward with a retail expansion strategy that calls for a total of 20 stores in the U.S. by 2008. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Not Another Pretty Face ... Watch It Go Since time immemorial, the cover of Stuff has featured a curvaceous lass in immodest garb. EYE Working Girls A star-studded crowd gathered in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's Gable & Lombard penthouse to honor Salma Hayek for her humanitarian work. Portrait Of A Lady Jennifer Ehle is one of those rare creatures whose ethereal beauty almost blossoms more from having her head shaved. | |||||||||||||||||
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