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_________________________________________________ advertisement Have you ever had a crisis during the development and launch of a new collection? Can you get the information you need when you need it? Resolve crises in your new product development process and bring your designs to market faster! Read how in this free white paper and gain Product Intelligence. http://www.centricsoftware.com/wwd_resolvecrisis _________________________________________________ Wednesday, August 09, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Polo's Winning Method: Net Leaps 58% in Qtr., Boosted by Own Retail Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. scored big in the first quarter ended July 1 as earnings rose 58 percent and revenues gained 26.8 percent. Warnaco to Restate Earnings The Warnaco Group Inc. said Tuesday that it will restate its previously reported financial statements for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2005. Seven For All Mankind Names CEO Seven For All Mankind has hired Michael Egeck, president of VF Corp.'s outdoor segment, to fill its vacant chief executive officer position. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Director of Merchandising Well-regarded New York Luxury accessories firm is actively seeking a Director of Merchandising for its highly publicized women's handbag line. This person will act as key liaison between Design and Production as well as have a heavy influence on the creative process. The right candidate will have a minimum of 5 years merchandising experience, preferably in the luxury and/or handbag market. $125k Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: German Beauty Firms See Strong Sales Germany's three beauty leaders, Beiersdorf, Henkel and Douglas, have reported relatively strong quarterly results. Green With Beauty Bamboo, long used in fragrance for its light, woody notes, is rapidly establishing itself in other beauty categories. GENERAL In Brief: Sara Lee Approval ... General Growth Net Falls ... Solstice Stories A look at some of the day's stories. RETAIL Abercombie & Fitch Readying for Tokyo A&F wants to bring its youthful cool to Tokyo and is searching for a flagship site in the Ginza or Omotesando sections of the Japanese capital. _________________________________________________ Get 3 months free when you subscribe to WWD.com For a limited time, sign up for a one year subscription to WWD.com and get three extra months at no extra charge! (For new subscribers only) https://www.pubservice.com/fcarchive.aspx?PC=WO&PK=46515mo _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: September Stars The cover subjects fashion books have scored for their big month are mostly younger. FASHION Fashion Scoops: In The Nude Carolyn Murphy, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Julianne Moore, Dita Von Teese and Selma Blair are taking off their kits for Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Bamboo You Textile's green giant, bamboo, is proving to be a sustainable option for fashion, taking root in diverse categories, from lingerie to denim. IN THE MAINSTREAM MODA, FAME Share Venue and Buyers Synergy was the word of the week at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Heidi Klein Opens First U.S. Shop in NYC London swimwear boutique Heidi Klein opened its first international store here on the Upper East Side last week. MARKETING Hispanic Spending Falls as Profile Rises Purchasing of women's apparel by Hispanic consumers has abruptly slowed down. WWD WEST Chilling Out: Fashions Adapt to Summer in S.F. WEST: As record high temperatures hit the rest of California, San Francisco seemed to exist in a parallel weather and wardrobe universe. Urban Outfitters Comp-Store Sales Fall 7 Percent Urban Outfitters Inc., citing "missed fashion opportunities," reported on Tuesday that overall same-store sales for the second quarter dropped 7 percent. West Watch: New Kid on the Block ... T Time for NBA Grail, the Los Angeles streetwear label known for plastering skulls adorned with roses and feathers on distressed T-shirts and hoodies, is joining Marc Jacobs, True Religion and J. Crew on the playground with its first shipment of children's clothes. | |||||||||||||||||
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