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_________________________________________________ advertisement ALLURE: IT'S NOT A GAME OF CHANCE. Allure's October Best of Beauty Issue sells 35 million products. Place your bets now by advertising in the issue. To get in on the action go to allureaccess.com/bestofbeautyjackpot for daily spa gift certificate give-aways! _________________________________________________ Friday, July 14, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Next for Donna Karan: Ex-PVH Chief Weber Tops List for CEO Post Mark Weber, the former chief executive officer of Phillips-Van Heusen, is believed to be the front-runner to become the next president and ceo of Donna Karan International. Analyst's Outlook Hits Jones Shares Shares of Jones Apparel Group dropped 5.7 percent Thursday after Merrill Lynch downgraded the stock, citing "diminished prospects of a sale and the related likelihood of weaker fundamentals." Critical Mass: Bigger Isn't Always Better in Beauty The battle between beauty's behemoths and niche players is coming to a rolling boil. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Director of Production NYC based high end apparel brand is seeking a strategic Director of Production for its outerwear and handbag collection. This position will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and tracking product, as well as managing staff and overseeing entire production process. Salary 150-175k Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Merrill Lynch Downgrades Wal-Mart Wal-Mart shares fell 2.2 percent on Thursday after Merrill Lynch downgraded the retailers' stock from "buy" to "neutral." GENERAL Quote of The Week "It took me 15 years to get someone interested, and now we have two major names who want the job." Glenn Close Joins Saks' Key to the Cure Program Saks Fifth Avenue is getting cozy with Glenn Close -- for a good cause. EYE Hustle & Flow "Come on, gimme that glitter ball!" Amy Sacco begged London man-about-town Molaroid Soloman at the Calvin Klein dinner in London Wednesday night. Cinema Verite There are certain phrases one doesn't expect to hear from the mouth of a high-profile European heiress. BEAUTY REPORT Juicy Couture Bears Fragrance Fruit Juicy Couture, one of the hottest and fastest-growing fashion brands in the young market, is poised to make a splash in the fragrance arena. Jane Lauder and Jim Nevins Join New Clinique Team The Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. is expected to announce today four key executive appointments. Prescriptives Goes Back to the Future Andrea Robinson plans to take Prescriptives into the future by reacquainting consumers with its past. Readying a Full Slate of Fall Launches In addition to Prescriptives' Colorprinting and Custom Blend, the company has a full plate of new fall products, including a volumizing mascara and a powder foundation. Men's Corner: Maine Shave, From New England, Naturally A new beauty marketer, Maine Shave LLC, based in the state it's named for, is hoping to gain a toehold in the U.S. shaving and skin care markets. Fructis Gets Celeb Stylist Garnier's leading hair care brand, Fructis, now has a celebrity stylist singing its praises. PureOlogy Banks on Nanotechnology for New Styling Items PureOlogy, the Irvine, Calif.-based hair care line created specifically for color-treated hair, is about to expand its repertoire with a series of offerings incorporating nanotechnology. CaseStack Aims to Help Small Firms Bulk Up Procter & Gamble may have elevated logistics to an art form, but for smaller beauty firms, managing the supply chain is often costly and headache-inducing. Paul Mitchell's Shot of Color Beginning in September, John Paul Mitchell will be offering shots to his clients. Shots of hair color, that is. Fruits & Passion Enters Face Care Only months after opening its first U.S. store this past spring, Fruits & Passion shows no signs of slowing down. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Jane Charade ... Paper Chase Jane fashion director Kusum Lynn came face-to-face with her imposter on Wednesday night. Germany Taps Schiffer to Woo Investors German officials on Thursday announced the launch of a marketing campaign aimed at U.S. investors that features Claudia Schiffer. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT FASHION Fashion Scoops: See Scarlett Run ... Richard's Return? ... Baby Time ... Scarlett Johansson and Reebok are partners on a new project, the details of which the athletic giant is staying mum on until July 25, when their collaborative plans will be unveiled at a New York fete. RETAIL L.A. Suburb Sets Stricter Big-Box Limits The city of Inglewood, Calif., where voters two years ago defeated a ballot initiative to permit a 60-acre Wal-Mart complex, has toughened requirements for big-box retailers. | |||||||||||||||||
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