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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Smiles Turn Into Frowns: Holiday Worries Increase On Weak Economic Data The unexpected drop in consumer confidence in November has created concerns about the outlook for the holiday season. Rowley Names Peter Arnold President Cynthia Rowley is looking to spread her wings in unconventional ways, at least by fashion standards, and she has turned to an old friend for help. Vornado Buys Manhattan Mall for $689M Vornado Realty Trust is purchasing the Manhattan Mall for $689 million, increasing its considerable real estate holdings in Midtown. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Patternmaker San Francisco Apparel Company seeks experienced Patternmaker. This role will be responsible for first through production patterns, wovens & knits, cut and sew knits. Successful candidate will have 5+ years experience with patternmaking, be able to work independently, with little directions, and proficient with Gerber Accumark, Lectra Modaris, PAD, or computer-aided drafting as it applies to patternmaking. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Vera Adds Execs for Kohl's Collection Vera Wang is starting to build her team for the Very Vera by Vera Wang line for Kohl's. In Brief: Fergie Forward ... Jones Apparel Appointments ... OECD Economic Forecast A brief look at some of the day's stories. Financo's New Man Financo Inc. named Lee S. Helman a managing director, in a move to broaden its advisory and investment banking activities. FASHION Lauren Lauds Work Of Cancer Campaign When the Council of Fashion Designers of America launched Fashion Targets Breast Cancer in 1994, Ralph Lauren spearheaded the campaign by drumming up support from the international fashion community. Fashion Scoops: Russian Dressing ... Money, Money, Money Gilles Mendel of J.Mendel popped into Paris on Tuesday to meet with local editors, but he couldn't stop talking about Moscow. Launch Time A host of new designers is channeling everyone from Oliver Twist to Ladies Who Lunch -- but on the Lower East Side. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Eve Jeffers Talks Dollars and Scents ... Physicians Formula Rings Bell Eve Jeffers, one of the MAC AIDS Fund's most devoted new supporters, has her eye on a greater share of the beauty pie. RETAIL Cyber Monday Churns Out Big Sales Cyber Monday business looks like it will come up big, bringing the heaviest online traffic of the year, according to Web watchers. WWD WEST Bebe Grows Up: New Concept, Affordable Luxury Bebe, which has a following among actresses such as Eva Longoria, wants to fill what ceo Greg Scott calls an "affordable luxury" niche. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Changing Style ... Fairest Burch Bauer Publishing on Tuesday shook up its executive ranks yet again by replacing Life & Style editor in chief Debra Birnbaum, who had been with the weekly since January and top editor since March, with Mark Pasetsky, the title's general manager. FINANCIAL Kleinfeld's Hit With Ann Taylor Lawsuit AnnTaylor Stores Corp., Ann Taylor Inc. and Annco Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Kleinfeld Bridal Group Inc. in Manhattan federal court this month over the use of the word "loft." _________________________________________________ More From Women's Wear Daily NOT A SUBSCRIBER? WWD.COM Get instant access to everything you need to know about the fashion and retailing business. Subscribe to the online home of Women's Wear Daily and get all the day's news as well as up-to-the-minute breaking news, web exclusives, complete classified listings and more. http://www.wwd.com/promos/m6bnews WWD the Newspaper Subscribe to WWD and receive the newspaper 5 days a week Monday through Friday. Your print subscription includes the spring and fall issues of WWD The Magazine, issues of WWDSCOOP, market supplements on accessories, denim, swimwear and much more! To subscribe visit http://www.wwd.com/jump/printsub or call 1-800-289-0273. WWD and WWD.com We've got you covered. Get the newspaper and online access together for one low price! Subscribe now http://www.wwd.com/jump/combo. WWD.COM RSS WWD.COM now offers a more customized way to receive the latest news on your desktop. Choose the RSS feeds that you need: Today's News, Top Stories, Fashion, Retail, Accessories, Sportswear, Textiles, Beauty, Financial and Tech. To learn more, visit http://www.wwd.com/rss?src=46bnews. _________________________________________________ | |||||||||||||||||
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