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 FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL | Tuesday, February 13, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Into The Stratosphere: Luxury Handbag Brands Takes Prices Ever Higher "To infinity and beyond." That's how Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Federated Department Stores, describes what Bloomingdale's customers are willing to pay these days for their luxury handbags. Zetcher to Retire From Talbots in '08 Arnold B. Zetcher, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Talbots Inc., will retire in 2008 after 20 years of leading the company. No Snow, but Lots of Fashion Amid mounting concerns about global warming, hot cold-weather fashions ? from ski skirts to puffy wedding gowns ? are coming to the aid of Europe's skiwear business. _________________________________________________ Head of Production Fast paced intimates company based in NYC is looking for a Head of Production. Ideal candidate must have experience with Intimates and Mass Market. Salary up to 150k. Please respond with "WWD Head of Production" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Expanding Trend Areas To Offer Daily Updates Visitors will discover trend forums dotted throughout halls 5 and 6 of Premi?re Vision. Hall 5, for example, will have two areas dedicated to trends in sport and tailoring, as well as the salon's nascent "New Bests Bistros" space, dedicated to denim. Texworld Expands at New Venue As European textile mills battle for market share by touting quality over price, their less expensive competitors from abroad keep building their stake, propelled by retail's fixation on the bottom line. Return to Quality Spurs Confidence for Premiere Vision Lower-cost fabrics from Asia might be losing their luster as textile companies turn back to higher-quality goods, said executives of the Premi?re Vision textiles trade show, which opens Feb. 20 in the Villepinte fairground. _________________________________________________ advertisement Every Customer Has Her Own Style. Isn't it Time You Get to Know Her? Escalate Retail's loyalty solutions help you understand your customers and develop long-lasting relationships by identifying and profiling your best customer segments and influencing their shopping behavior to foster higher sales, deeper loyalty and bankable repeat business. http://www.escalateretail.com _________________________________________________ EYE Best in Show The long weekend of Grammy festivities in Los Angeles kicked off Thursday night with a girl fest at the 3rd Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit at Avalon. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Training in Vain... Earlly to Bed... Hunting For Angel... Christian Lacroix, having already given France's high-speed trains an eye-popping and futuristic interior, is extending his makeover to staff uniforms. More from the Shows: Zang Toi... Charles Nolan... Brian Reves... From Dallas to Dubai, Zang Toi has built a solid business and a loyal following for his theatrical evening looks ? such as the huge beaded opera cloaks he showed ? along with curve-accenting sportswear and coats: a leopard-patterned, calfskin mini trench and a plaid toggle topper. Moving In Vendors are reaching out to an older customer by addressing the ambiguity between contemporary and misses', launching new divisions or fine-tuning existing ones and trying not to alienate a customer base that's intimidated by too-trendy designs and true contemporary fits. Sao Paulo, Rio Show Signs of Solidarity In Brazil, conventional wisdom says that if the upmarket S?o Paulo Fashion Week doesn't have competitive prices, head instead to the more mainstream Fashion Rio. ACCESSORIES Jeweled Affairs Thanks to the rainbow glitter that fell from the ceiling, the crowd sparkled nearly as much as the jewelry at Georg Jensen's recent preview. Lectra Touts Digital Tools for Apparel Industry Apparel design has gone from blades to "Blade Runner" as a range of industry segments, from lingerie to footwear, adopt the latest digital solutions to streamline production. Luxury, Fashionable Pieces Lead Way at Premiere Classe Luxury proved the mantra of retailers attending the Premiere Classe and Eclat de Mode trade fairs at the Porte de Versailles here. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Tough Second Half Produces Few Circ Winners Blame fewer trips to the supermarket. Blame the Internet. Or blame the fact that it's simply harder for editors to top themselves year after year. FINANCIAL Study: Air-Freight Volume To Triple in Next 20 Years The volume of global air freight is forecast to triple over the next 20 years, reflecting the growing demand for fast delivery of goods, according to a new report. Manufacturing growth in China and India will drive the expansion. Ports Push for Security Funding The U.S. government has failed to adequately finance security initiatives at the nation's ports, according to the American Association of Port Authorities. Ross Stores Plans to Grow Spin-off Chain Ross Stores Inc., the nation's second largest off-price retailer, has big plans for growing dd's, the discount chain launched in 2004. Trade for America Group Created to Push for TPA Renewal A coalition of businesses and trade associations, including several representing apparel importers and retailers, on Monday launched Trade for America, an umbrella group that will push for the renewal of President Bush's Trade Promotion Authority. BEAUTY REPORT Lost Actor to Front Davidoff Cool Water Josh Holloway ? aka James "Sawyer" Ford in the TV show "Lost" ? is the new face of Davidoff Cool Water worldwide, outside of North America. RETAIL Parent of Knowles Brands Names Davis as President Philip Davis, a 27-year veteran of the apparel industry, has been named president and general manager of Beyond Productions LLC, the parent of Beyonc? and Tina Knowles&' House of Der?on and Der?on brands. Tahari Inks Deal With S. Rothschild Elie Tahari Ltd. is adding another layer, courtesy of an outerwear licensing deal with S. Rothschild & Co. Italian Brand Gas Takes Big Step in Asia Italian sportswear brand Gas has big plans for Asia, starting with its first flagship here European Performance Boosts Esprit Esprit Holdings Ltd. posted a 28 percent jump in earnings to 2.4 billion Hong Kong dollars, or $309 million, for the six month period ended Dec. 31, with strong performances in Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom. Parent of Knowles Brands Names Davis as President Philip Davis, a 27-year veteran of the apparel industry, has been named president and general manager of Beyond Productions LLC, the parent of Beyonc? and Tina Knowles' House of Der?on and Der?on brands. Graeme Black Makes His Hong Kong Debut Graeme Black might be best known for his work as head of women's ready-to-wear for Salvatore Ferragamo, but the Scottish designer is beginning to make waves with his eponymous label, as well. Retail Flurry In Chicago Not All Luxe Chicago's retail boom isn't exclusive to luxury fashion, though new stores by Jimmy Choo and Chanel and a soon-to-open Marc Jacobs boutique in Bucktown might lead you to think otherwise. Texworld Expands at New Venue As European textile mills battle for market share by touting quality over price, their less expensive competitors from abroad keep building their stake, propelled by retail's fixation on the bottom line. Kenneth Cole Receives First AIDS Activism Award Two decades of social activism earned Kenneth Cole the first gold medal for HIV/AIDS awareness in the arts, presented by the National Arts Club in association with Living Beyond Belief. GENERAL WWD Tuesday Designers always love a cozy tweed for fall, and this season in New York, they embraced the textured fabric in all shapes and forms. In Brief: Schifter Names Bunn... 1 Puma Sponsors Morocco James Bunn has been named to the new post of executive vice president of sales at Schifter + Partners. |  | ||||||
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