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_________________________________________________ advertisement What are the top pains in New Product Development (NPD)? How can live information from Product Intelligence turn "pains" into "gains" of time, accuracy, financial benefits and more successful products? Request the white paper: Less Pain, More Gain in NPD and start improving information availability and coordination within development teams now! http://www.centricsoftware.com/aug06_wwd_moregain _________________________________________________ Tuesday, August 29, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES One Year After Katrina New Orleans Retailers Try to Adapt, Persevere On a sweltering day after Hurricane Katrina one year ago, Wendy LeGardeur stuffed silk and taffeta eveningwear into her car, trying to salvage the merchandise from her boutique. Jennings Takes Post at Woolworths A week after resigning from Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, Andrew Jennings has taken a job as group managing director of retail for Woolworths, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Penney's Ads Blur Real-Time Line J.C. Penney will present a real-time advertising strategy during the live broadcast of the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Sales Manager NYC based branded apparel group is looking for a sales manager with experience in sportswear and/or outerwear and a history of doing a volume business with East Coast doors. The right candidate will demonstrate an extensive knowledge of retail math and margin exposure. Great opportunity for the right candidate. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Warnaco Taps Calvin Klein Jeans President The Warnaco Group has named Patricia Royak as president of the company's Calvin Klein Jeans Division. EYE Up All Night A flurry of fetes had Hollywood hustling to and fro the entire weekend, beginning with The Gersh Agency's buffet dinner at The Terrace. Trends Minimalism was the night's big trend, as most actresses paraded down the red carpet unburdened by the customary bling. _________________________________________________ advertisement The Art Institute Love department store window displays? The mood inside your favorite boutique? In The Art Institutes Fashion and Retail Management program, you'll learn the ins and outs of marketing, advertising and business for the fashion industry. You'll learn from professionals alongside creative individuals, preparing you to seek entry-level employment in fashion. www.artinstitutes.edu/artschoollanding/FashionSchoolColorado.asp _________________________________________________ READY-TO-WEAR REPORT 'Fashion House' Packs a Punch Catfights, conniving models and undermining executives are all daily occurrences in the fashion world. Dresses Pace StyleMax Dresses ranging from baby dolls to jersey wraps were in high demand at the StyleMax market that ended its four-day run Aug. 15 at the Merchandise Mart here. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Exploring Options ... Summer Soiree ... All Aboard ... Harve Benard Ltd. is said to be exploring various financial options, which could include a sale of the company or strategic partnership. _________________________________________________ WWD100 The big names score once again in this, the ninth annual WWD100 survey of consumer brand awareness. Check out the fashion and accessories names women know best. http://www.wwd.com/wwd/wwd100 _________________________________________________ DENIM REPORT Collaboration Turns Denim Into Art While the worlds of art and fashion often intersect, it is rare they do so over denim. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Physicians Formula Registers for an IPO ... MAC Offers Mural of the Story Physicians Formula, the beauty firm that carved out the mineral makeup trend in mass market, plans to go public. RETAIL Barneys Getting Artistic for NorthPark Barneys New York has grand plans for the two-level, 88,000-square-foot flagship it is set to open Sept. 29 at NorthPark Center here. On the Cusp: Neiman's Unit Sees Delays A two-day union strike, coupled with lengthy construction issues, delayed the launch of the second Cusp store. WWD MAGIC MAGIC Sees Carry-Over Effect in Cautious Market Trends at the first day of the WWDMAGIC trade show here Monday had a familiar feel. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Off The (E)Map ... End Of Days ... Fashion Spin ... Summer has not been good times for men's magazines. | |||||||||||||||||
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