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 FASHION RETAIL BEAUTY SPORTSWEAR EYE MEMOPAD TEXTILES ACCESSORIES FINANCIAL  | Thursday, March 08, 2007 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Heading the Right Way: Saks Inc. Profits Soar, But Lots of Work Ahead Saks Inc. is showing progress after a year of repositioning, downsizing and merchandising changes, but it's still only in the third inning of the game. Adding Mass to the Mix: Arnault Takes Stake in Carrefour The king of luxury has arrived in the supermarket aisle. Strong Margins Propel American Eagle Net While some of its competitors continue to struggle, American Eagle Outfitters has been gaining market share at record high gross margins. _________________________________________________ Corporate Responsibility Manager Womens Activewear Company has a unique opportunity within their Global Production dept. The Corporate Responsibility Compliance Manager will be responsible for rolling out and monitoring supplier compliance with Company Corporate Responsibility standards and Code of Conduct. Candidate will be knowledgeable and a reliable resource for all designers, product managers, and production managers in global health and safety, labor and environmental standards including those of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Central America. Successful candidate will have 5 years+ experience in apparel production, and/or health safety and/or labor standards field. Position is in Vancouver, British Columbia. Please respond with "Corporate Manager" in the subject line of your email. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ DENIM DISH Italy Announces Plans For Denim Exhibition Italy's first denim-only trade fair exhibition, Denim Expo, is slated to run June 14 to 16 in Rimini, on the Adriatic coast. Frankie B.'s Daniella Clarke Brings Back Dittos Some women reminisce about favorite clothes worn in their youth, but Daniella Clarke is turning her memories into a business. _________________________________________________ advertisement EXPERIENCE THE LATEST REVOLUTION IN PREMIUM DENIM. Introducing XFIT LYCRA(R) fabric. A patented technology from INVISTA that provides 360 (degree) movement and exceptional comfort for a flattering, forgiving fit. Sensuous. Sexy. Self-Assured. Now available in J Brand and Serfontaine Jeans at select retailers. Join the revolution. Ellen Sevin - LYCRA(R) Brand Licensing Manager, INVISTA APPAREL 212-512-9456 ellen.sevin@invista.com www.XFITLYCRA.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Adidas Posts 26.1% Earnings Gain in 4th Qtr. Adidas AG said net profits increased 26.1 percent in 2006, but fourth-quarter earnings missed analysts' expectations as the German sportswear behemoth copes with the integration of Reebok. Marc Jacobs to Use Data Product Seeking to speed its product development cycle and cut sample costs, Marc Jacobs International will install product life cycle management software this spring. Gap Hit With Lawsuit By Brooklyn Designer Kate Cusack, a Brooklyn-based accessories and costume designer, filed a copyright lawsuit against Gap Inc. in Manhattan federal court. Talbots Reports 4th-Qtr. Decline Talbots Inc. on Wednesday reported a slump in fourth-quarter earnings, bruised by acquisition costs and stock option expenses. CFDA/Vogue Fund Nearing $5M Goal Entering its fourth year, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is close to reaching its $5 million endowment goal. Macy's Goes Select in Chestnut Hill The plush Macy's that opens here today draws many of its merchandising gambits from Macy's famed Herald Square flagship in New York and is intended to be a testing ground for fashion-forward labels. Chico's Outlines Plan Chico's is launching initiatives to get the brand back on track with Wall Street and entice the retailer's Baby Boomer customers, who are being courted by more specialty rivals than ever. THE WWD LIST Follow the Scent For designers, branching out into fragrance is a way to expand their brands and to heighten consumers' awareness of them. THE BEAT New York Boutiques Wholesale Namesake Lines Looking for something offhand, a little bit preppy and offbeat, all at the same time? Loeffler Randall Steps Into Apparel Jessie Randall and her husband, Brian Murphy, launched their Loeffler Randall shoe label in 2005 and became overnight editorial darlings with metallic flats, wooden platform sandals and black leather knee-high boots. _________________________________________________ STILL NOT A SUBSCRIBER? WWD.COM is the fashion industry's must-have business tool! Get all the day's industry news, up-to-the-minute breaking news, web exclusives, complete classified listings and more. http://www.wwd.com/jump/subscribe _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Fire And Ice... Seeking Guidance... Dye Job... Could Sarah Mower be the next journalist in fashion's penalty box? ACCESSORIES REPORT "Jacob the Jeweler" Trial Set The trial of Jacob Arabov, also known as "Jacob the Jeweler," has been set for Aug. 6 in Detroit, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. EYE After School Special A note to party planners wanting to ensure their well-heeled guests take to the dance floor with gusto: try techno. It certainly did the trick Monday night at the School of American Ballet's third annual winter ball at Lincoln Center. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Prada's Ladies... Friends Indeed... Milling Around... It is commonplace for fashion houses to e-mail red-carpet photos of celebrities, but Prada and Miu Miu have taken things a step further - they send out paparazzi shots of starlets like Kiera Knightley and Jessica Biel carrying their bags. BEAUTY REPORT Makeup Artist Sawyer Heads to QVC After building a career behind the camera beautifying the likes of Sharon Stone, Kate Beckinsale and Scarlett Johansson, makeup artist Tricia Sawyer is moving into the spotlight next month with the launch of her beauty line on QVC. GENERAL In Brief Global fabric production fell 3.2 percent in the third quarter of 2006, with all regions posting declines, the International Textile Manufacturers Federation said in a report last week. Kiss and Tell Most pretty young actresses these days are relegated to playing bubbly and uncomplicated ingenues - all winsome smiles and vapid platitudes. Star of India In 1988, a young Indian director named Mira Nair shot to auteurdom when her first film, "Salaam Bombay," won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and received an Oscar nomination for best foreign film. |  | ||||||
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