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Friday, November 10, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Fast-Track Penney's: As Profits Soar, Store Revising Growth Plan
J.C. Penney Co. Inc., moving aggressively to capitalize on the opportunities created by the Federated-May merger.
Valentino Profits Surge
Valentino Fashion Group SpA posted double-digit growth in the first nine months of the year on swift sales of accessories and women's wear.
Viktor & Rolf: Worldwide Frenzy at H&M
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren aren't exactly household names.

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BEAUTY REPORT
McCartney's New Design: Skin Care
Stella McCartney is branching into treatment this spring.
Henkel Earnings Rise 13.7%
Henkel reported a strong third quarter.
Margaret Sharkey
After 38 years in the beauty business, Margaret Sharkey will retire at the end of this year.
A Beautiful Day for Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder is getting beautiful - again.
Bennett Tells FIT: Embrace Consumers
Cosmetics executives apparently are more comfortable talking to each other.
Luxe Pack: A Packaging Deal
Packaging is all about an added plus these days.
Rimmel Taps Into Younger Consumer With Underground
Coty Beauty is launching a new cosmetics line.
L'Oreal Legends Gala Raises $2.8M
The L'Oreal Legends Gala began with a rousing endorsement Wednesday evening.
Critical Mass: Exclusive Pad Walgreens' Shelves
Walgreen Co. is steadily building up its stable of exclusive lines.
U.K. Fashion Retailer Topshop Opens a Salon
Topshop plans to offer high-end hairstyles at a snip of the regular cost starting in December.
Adding Up Beauty: Inter Parfums' Sales Rise 19% in 3rd Qtr.
Inter Parfums Inc.'s deal with Gap Inc. pushed U.S. sales to double-digit growth in the third quarter.

GENERAL
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In Brief: Pacsun Profit Falls... Federated-Belk Swap
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.'s third-quarter earnings showed a steep decline.
Fashion Returns to Boston's MFA
The Museum of Fine Arts Boston opens "Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006."

FINANCIAL
Lauder Promotes Weber, Gabai-Pinsky
The Estee Lauder Cos. will announce today that it has promoted two of its top executives.
Kohl's Reports 44.7% Net Gain
Kohl's Corp. posted a 44.7 percent increase in third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
Urban Outfitters Profit Slips, Shares Rise
Urban Outfitters reported depreciated third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
Adidas Beats Forecasts
Boosted by the World Cup soccer championship and its lifestyle lines, Adidas AG on Thursday said third-quarter profits increased 13 percent.

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FASHION
A|X Armani Exchange Introduces Eyewear
Armani has set his sights on a new customer.
Fashion Scoops: And You Say He's Just a Friend... Baby Antoinette... On The Hunt...
Miuccia Prada will be on hand Monday night to fete her artist chum Tom Sachs and his new book.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
China Flexes Import Muscle
China commanded the field of apparel and textile importers in September.
Sales Strong, Dresses Reign at Dallas Market
Buyers at Fashion-CenterDallas' spring and summer show kept a watchful eye on trends as well as budgets in a bid to keep inventories lean, strong and competitive.

HBA REPORT
Mark Hopes Consumers Will 'Flip' for Compacts
Mark is launching a new line of all-in-one portable color compacts.
Physicians Formula Shares Begin Trading on Nasdaq
Physicians Formula made its stock market debut Thursday.
Fekkai Addresses Hair Loss With More
Frederic Fekkai wants more for consumers suffering from thinning hair.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Year in Review... New Roles... High Times
Fashion monthlies posted mixed results as they closed out 2006.

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