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Joyce Ma Chases the China Dream Thirty years ago, Joyce Ma introduced designers such as Giorgio Armani to Hong Kong through her Joyce boutiques. American Eagle's Team Spirit Keeping a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing teen customer has helped American Eagle Outfitters achieve an enviable string of over 30 months of positive comp-store sales gains. Zappos Sells Service Offering top-notch service and not trying to compete on price are two important lessons chief executive officer Tony Hsieh learned. Warming Up With the theme "Reengineering Retail," the cocktail reception to kick off the WWD/DNR CEO Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park had many executives musing about personal experiences. Oracle Retail Innovating With Technology It's no secret that finding product assortments that address the needs of local communities can translate into higher retail sales. Understanding and Marketing To 'Superconsumers' Consumers today have the ability to research and purchase items in more ways than ever before. Attracting Shoppers With Location, Location In a global market cluttered with brands, retailers need to rethink the role real estate plays in their business strategy. Private Equity Firms Let the Good Times Roll With the economy on sure footing both in the U.S. and abroad and valuations at an all-time high, now is the time to consider selling or becoming partners with a private equity firm. Directors as Corporate Skeptics Thanks to Enron, WorldCom and Sarbanes-Oxley, boards of directors are no longer the cozy old-boys' clubs they were in the past. GENERAL In Brief: Sears Drops Canada Bid... Nautica and Callanen Keep Ticking... Austin Reed Set for Sale Holding Corp. has withdrawn its bid to privatize Sears Canada. FASHION Krakoff, Kiki Smith Collaborate for Coach After more than a decade of working with contemporary artists and collecting their work, Coach president and executive creative director Reed Krakoff is collaborating with artist Kiki Smith to make a limited-edition Coach tote. Fashion Scoops: Book Smarts... To A T... Legend in the Making Reed Krakoff is adding yet another title to his name. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Lawmakers Assess Vietnam Bill Fallout House Republican leaders scrambled Tuesday to assess the fallout from the defeat of Vietnam trade legislation. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Tender and Tough... (Every)Man of the Year? The Audit Bureau of Circulations appears to be taking a carrot-and-stick approach in its ongoing drive to get more accurate data from publishers. IN THE MAINSTREAM Midsize Vendors Feel the Squeeze As retailers consolidate into multibillion-dollar giants and manufacturers become Goliaths, smaller independent vendors are feeling the pinch. BEAUTY REPORT P&G to Resume Sale of SK-II Line in China Procter & Gamble will resume sales of its SK-II skin care brand in China in December. WWD WEST Retail Reaches 'Crossroads' in Kansas City First-time retailers Kristen and John McClain scoured the metropolitan area here for six months to find the right space for their apparel. FINANCIAL IT Costs Cut Into Burberry Profits Burberry said Tuesday that net profits slipped 6 percent to 49.9 million pounds, or $92.3 million. Bulgari Net Rises, Tough Comps Seen Ahead Bulgari SpA saw double-digit profit growth in the third quarter. Wholesale Apparel Prices Slip Wholesale prices on U.S.-made women's and girls' apparel fell a seasonally adjusted 0.1 percent in October. _________________________________________________ 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. 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