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Friday, August 04, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Revlon Losses Jump to $87M in 2nd Quarter, Sales Inch Ahead Revlon Inc. significantly boosted its display space this year, but the increase failed to stem the troubled beauty firm's mounting losses. July Comp Results Fail to Clarify Retail Outlook Retail same-store sales presented a mixed picture in July as the impact of higher gas prices and hotter-than-normal temperatures decelerated consumer spending. Fog of War: Industry Upheaval in Israel, Lebanon As the Israeli-Hezbollah war enters its fourth week, retailers and manufacturers in Israel and Lebanon have been forced to make critical adjustments to keep their businesses going. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Online Marketing Manager Major Los Angeles apparel brand is seeking an online marketing manager to help integrate their online business into their retail concept. The right candidate will possess extensive previous branded online marketing experience as well as multi-store retail experience. Great salary and benefits! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Puma's 2Q Profits Decline 14.9% Puma AG looked to be on a winning streak, but investors were disappointed with its second-quarter financial results as earnings declined on brand marketing costs. True Religion Net Grows 15.7% Strong sales from department store customers helped lift True Religion Apparel Inc. to double-digit earnings gains in the second quarter. Done Deals & In Development: REITs Post Higher Sales in Quarter While other real estate investment trusts are trying to avoid distressing over a slowdown in consumer spending in the U.S., CBL & Associates can always bank on shoppers south of the border. GENERAL Oliver Peoples Taps First Chief Executive Oliver Peoples, the luxury Los Angeles-based eyewear firm, has appointed former entertainment executive David Schulte to be its first president and chief executive officer. Quote of The Week "I can tell you what a person smells like even if I can't exactly remember someone's name or personality." Hilfiger Donates $100K To Hometown Program Most charity donors shy away from gifts for nonprofit operating expenses, preferring to target their dollars to bricks or programs. BEAUTY REPORT Lancome's New Absolue Lancome is adding a third pillar to its Absolue skin care franchise this fall. Chanel Looking to Science To Power Sublimage Launch Chanel is counting on the strength of a just-developed scientific process to drive its fall launch of Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream. Lauder Adds Concentrate to Advanced Night Repair Franchise Estee Lauder has reached into the past to create what it bills as its most advanced repair product to date. A Perfect Touch From YSL Beaute YSL Beaute is looking to one of its best-selling products to further strengthen the foundation of its color cosmetics business. Origins Taps Into Rhodiola Origins believes it has discovered its own fountain of youth in rhodiola, the secret ingredient in its new Youthtopia line. SoHo Spa Offers Up a Touch of Thailand A touch of Thailand's beauty culture landed in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood with the opening of Thai Privilege Spa this week. SkinKlinic Sold to Sleek MedSpa SkinKlinic's Fifth Avenue flagship has been sold for an undisclosed amount to Sleek MedSpa of Boca Raton, Fla. Critical Mass: Economy Impacts B-T-S Retail Approach Back-to-school season is always a bellwether for fall and holiday sales. Men's Corner: Amenity Goes Through Rebirth Two-year-old men's grooming brand Amenity is being completely overhauled. Jason Enters Hair Care Arena Creators of Jason, the all-natural, organic-based product line, are willing to make sacrifices when it comes to caring for the environment, but they don't want consumers to do the same when it comes to styling their hair. China Sparks Bright Future for Travel Retail The high-flying world of travel retail has spotted the future over the horizon, and it is the Chinese consumer. Jil Sander's New Style Coty Inc.'s Coty Prestige division, which holds the Sander beauty license, will introduce Jil Sander Style, starting in September. Inter Parfums Adds Chapter to Paul Smith's Story Paul Smith has a fragrant new tale to tell, which his beauty license holder Inter Parfums hopes will widen the audience for the designer brand. SK-II Launches Air Touch Foundation SK-II believes it is changing the way foundation is applied with its new Air Touch Foundation, coming this fall. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Elle In Lebanon ... Hey, Big Spenders In February, when Hachette said it was launching Elle Orient in monthly Arabic and French editions, Lebanon was sufficiently on the upswing to merit a special mention in the release. FASHION Price Concerns Temper Brazil Fashion Events As alternative markets become more established, their once highly competitive prices also tend to become more mainstream. Fashion Scoops: Mouret's Comeback? ... Starry Night Roland Mouret could be on his way to finding a potential new backer. RETAIL Marshs Gets the Mitchells Touch For the Mitchells of Connecticut, expanding out of state doesn't mean a new state of mind. ACCESSORIES REPORT Steven Kretchmer Honored As 'Wizard' of Fine Jewelry Nearly 200 of Steven Kretchmer's peers gathered Tuesday night to celebrate the life of the man they called the "wizard" of the fine-jewelry industry. | |||||||||||||||||
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