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Tuesday, October 17, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Gap Taps President for Old Navy Gap Inc. said Monday that Dawn Robertson will take over as president of the Old Navy division. European Ports Grapple With Security Initiatives Following the 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S., European ports, like their American counterparts, have focused on stepping up the physical security of their facilities and better assessing the risk of a container's contents. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Marketing Manager NY based cosmetic and skincare brand needs a forward thinking professional to drive marketing strategy for its growing haircolor and treatment division. This position will be responsible for the growth and development of multiple assigned brands and will identify and implement business initiatives to accomplish brand goals as well as develop business strategies for new product introductions and brand promotions. A minimum of 4 years prior marketing experience within the cosmetic and/or beauty industry is required. Professional salon marketing and/or haircolor experience a plus! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Levi's Names Hanson North American Head Levi Strauss & Co. continues to promote from within as Phil Marineau's tenure as president and chief executive officer winds down. In Brief: September Sales... Quest's New Noses Hennes & Mauritz, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, on Monday said sales in September gained 9 percent, boosted by store openings. P.R. Exec, Robert W. Bloch, 78 Robert W. Bloch, a public relations and marketing executive who began his own firm, Robert W. Bloch International, in 1956, died Saturday at age 78. EYE Bee Season Before he was compared with John Belushi and Jackie Gleason for his comedic turn on Broadway, Dan Fogler acted in what he calls "the immigrant show" at Ellis Island. _________________________________________________ WWD.com Get instant access to everything you need to know about the fashion and retailing business. Subscribe to the online home of Women's Wear Daily and get all the day's news as well as up-to-the-minute breaking news, web exclusives, complete classified listings and more. http://www.wwd.com/subscribe _________________________________________________ MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Up For Action... Enough Prada To Go Around? Among the handful of boldfaced names at the opening party of the Louise T. Blouin Institute in West London on Thursday, the one that was to be the beacon of millionaire art collector Louise T. MacBain's publishing mini empire was notably absent. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Kellwood Plays Catch-up With Destination Brands Kellwood Co.'s DNA is in private label, which is why it's ironic that the surge of retailers' own brands has given the St. Louis firm such a hard time. Removing the 'For Sale' Sign, Jones Reexamines Portfolio After taking itself off the market two months ago, Jones Apparel Group is left doing its own remodeling. VF Corp. Leads the Pack in Multibranded Strategy The Mackey McDonald model is the one that's working. Life After Charron: Liz Faces Uncertain Future Liz Claiborne's new chief executive officer, Johnson & Johnson group chairman William L. McComb, might need a Tylenol to deal with what is sure to be a headache. _________________________________________________ Only A Few Spots Left! WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Nov 1-3, Ritz Carlton, NYC : Where CEOs Do Business. Don't get shut out of the apparel event of the year. Join Terry Lundgren, Donatella Versace, Steven Sadove, Maureen Chiquet, Ross Levinsohn, Elie Tahari and more than 150 apparel CEOs for two days of thought leadership, high-powered networking and practical intelligence that will move your business forward. Email ceoapparel@fairchildpub.com for program details. _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Asian Firms Shift Sourcing Strategies As China exerts increasing influence in the textile and garment industries, companies striving to be competitive are starting to diversify and become more vertical. Algo Sells U.S. Fabric Division Algo Group has sold its fashion fabrics business in the U.S. to Artistry Fabrics of New York for an undisclosed amount. Delta Goes Bankrupt, to Shutter Delta Woodside Industries has filed for bankruptcy protection and announced its intention to shut operations. Its Delta Mills subsidiary manufactured fabric for Levi Strauss, Lee, the Gap and the U.S. military. IN TRANSIT EU Survey Cites China as Primary Source of Counterfeits A European Union business survey identified China, the source of two-thirds of all counterfeit goods seized in the EU, including luxury items and textiles and apparel, as the top priority in the battle against counterfeiting. BEAUTY REPORT | |||||||||||||||||
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