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Friday, July 07, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Levi's Changing Guard: Marineau to Retire as CEO at End of '06 The tumultuous Phil Marineau era at Levi Strauss & Co. will come to a conclusion at the end of the year. Big Plans for Burberry Burberry is poised to ramp up its retail presence in the U.S., boost its accessories business and leverage its brand name worldwide. Retailers See Mild Gains in June Lousy weather, difficult year-over-year sales comparisons and macroeconomic factors such as higher gas prices took a toll on June same-store sales. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Import Production Manager Southern California premium Denim Company is seeking an import production manager to maintain the quality and design integrity of its high end collections. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years production experience, preferably in the denim market. This is a well-established brand with tremendous room for growth. Excellent benefits and ideal work environment. Salary to $ 85k Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Quote of The Week "I've already gotten naked and it's not even nine o'clock -- that's got to be a good night." Jacob the Jeweler Court Date Reset Jacob Arabov's next date in court has been moved back two days to Wednesday. EYE Training Day Assuming all is right with the world, Upper East Side grandes dames and boxers and bookies behave much like Rudyard Kipling's East and West: never the twain shall meet. Cake Walk With its graffiti-strewn walls, broom closet-sized boutiques and hipster residents, NoLIta does not seem an obvious locale for the opening of a restaurant by the doyen of Upper East Side patisseries. PARIS COUTURE Chevalier de la Moda - Valentino The French do love Valentino, a fact certified on Thursday afternoon when the designer was presented with the Legion d'Honneur during an emotional ceremony in a gilded reception room overlooking the Palais Royale. Haute and Glory - Chanel, Christian Lacroix Eye-catching couture looks ranged from Sixties-inflected dresses to splendidly luxe trenches and parkas. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ FASHION His Brilliant Career Back in 1950, when Valentino moved from Voghera, Italy to Paris to start his fashion career, he struggled to secure working papers. Fashion Scoops: On The Bias ... Puppy Love Madeleine Vionnet, who churned out thousands of couture dresses in the Twenties and Thirties and once employed 1,200 seamstresses, will be back at retail next spring. Family Trait: Nicky Hilton To Design Boutique Hotels Nicky Hilton has one of the most recognizable surnames in the hotel industry. BEAUTY REPORT A Second Act for Stella McCartney Scent Stella McCartney is dividing her first signature scent into a solid and a liquid version, called Stella in Two, to try and widen her consumer reach and carve a path through the overwrought fragrance market. A New Chapter for Danielle Steel One of America's best-known romance writers is determined to make her mark on a new category: fragrance. Moss to Appear in Bulgari Ads Bulgari is hoping a new ad campaign featuring Kate Moss will stimulate sales of its Pour Femme scent, which is being rereleased this fall. Cle de Peau's Fall Plans Cle de Peau Beaute is introducing a micro-exfoliating kit, a color creator and a color collection in an effort to boost its brand assortment and sales in the second half of 2006. Benefit Celebrates 30 Years As Benefit Cosmetics celebrates its 30th anniversary this July, a lot more people will soon be discovering the benefits of the company's products. Luxe Living With Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez is encouraging fans of her fragrance franchise to reach for its indulgent side and live a little this fall. Specialty Chains: Rising Architects of Beauty Beauty merchants, increasingly dotting the countryside with more doors, are catering to a new breed of consumer and becoming a thorn in the side of department stores. Beauty Firms' Blueprint for Retail Growth The relationship that the shopkeeper has with the store is a full-time obsession. Critical Mass: Lipology to Fatten Lip Sales It took only one look at Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's baby, Shiloh, to see that lips are back in style. HBA REPORT Reality Star Creates Golden Opportunity Modeling, a stint on Donald Trump's reality television show "The Apprentice" and now, a fragrance. Paves to Sell HairDo on HSN Jessica Simpson and her hairstylist Ken Paves have finally named their hair extension line hitting salons in October: HairDo. Warren-Tricomi Adds Exec Warren-Tricomi is making some changes -- both in personnel and in products. Zia Targets Boomers With Brilliance Zia Natural Skincare is courting older women with Brilliance, an upcoming collection of skin care products designed to nourish skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin discoloration. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Marketing Squeeze Play The brave new world for which brand marketing maverick Pat Fallon has been waiting is here. Memo Pad: End Run ... Bumpy Road For Star There is nothing quite like a recently convicted corporate executive dropping dead from a heart attack to set conspiracy theorists running. Red-Carpet Challenge for Emmy Nominees The five "Desperate Housewives" were shut out of nominations for the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which signal the red-carpet season in Hollywood. RETAIL Paris Rolls Out Three Signature Shops Fine jewelry isn't the only sector crashing the couture party. Now retailers are, as well. ACCESSORIES REPORT ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Hurley Dives Into Girls' Swim Line Elizabeth Hurley is showing off her maternal instincts by expanding her eponymous swimwear line into the girls' market. | |||||||||||||||||
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