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Monday, October 30, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES New Billion-Dollar Baby: Dolce & Gabbana Sales Top Benchmark in 2006 Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana referenced Napoleon Bonaparte in their fall collection. Analysts See Changes For Wal-Mart Stores Is a new, smaller format in Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s future, or perhaps a breakup of the company? _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Director of Online Marketing LA based multi-brand fashion retailer is seeking a Director of Online Marketing to manage the launch of its e-commerce site. This position will analyze results to consistently improve performance, negotiate online media packages and develop promotional campaigns to increase sales and brand awareness. A minimum of 5 years prior experience in a fashion e-commerce environment a must! Salary commensurate with experience! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL Gift Cards Go Long Way at Retail Gift cards not only take a lot of the stress out of holiday shopping for consumers, but they are also boosting store sales for retailers well beyond Christmas. Marvin Traub Takes Role At SD Retail Consulting Marvin Traub is broadening his universe of consulting. EYE The Visional Thing "The Night of Stars" was no misnomer as the Fashion Group International held its annual celebrity-packed awards Thursday night. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ RETAIL Villa Moda Plans Initial Public Offering Villa Moda, a pioneering luxury retailer in the Middle East, is eyeing an initial public offering as early as December. In Time for Plenty When Tracy Reese got word from retailers that many women wanted to buy Tracy Reese frocks but just couldn't afford them, she whipped up Plenty Frock to remedy the situation. Talking Turkey: Harvey Nichols Hits Istanbul Harvey Nichols has launched its first store in increasingly fashion-hungry Turkey. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Great Scott... Would Tootsie Use Them?... The Sopranos Lanky L'Wren Scott has something cooking tonight at hot spot Bette. Gray Market Presents Legal Challenge for Brands Gray-market goods can destroy a brand, ruin markets and weaken retail relationships. From Diva to Designer In true diva form, singer Gladys Knight launched her new lingerie line, Knightwear, on the stage of the Apollo Theatre on Thursday. _________________________________________________ Style Starts Here Subscribe to WWD and receive the newspaper 5 days a week Monday through Friday. Your print subscription includes the spring and fall issues of WWD The Magazine, issues of WWDSCOOP, market supplements on accessories, denim, swimwear and much more! To subscribe visit http://www.wwd.com/jump/printsub or call 1-800-289-0273. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT Accessory Network Pushes Prestige Accessory Network Group is giving the luxury segment a more prominent role as it positions itself as a key player at both ends of the price spectrum. Cross Writes Its Next Chapter Although U.S. Presidents of the past and present have chosen to use Cross pens. Rolex Takes Time to Honor Entertainers at Dance Event Guests had their dancing shoes on and were ready to go last week at "One World, A Spectacular Global Celebration," hosted by Rolex. China Fair Draws International Crowd The China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories staged its second show at the Asia World Expo with a 50 percent increase in exhibitors. ACCESSORIES: ACE AWARDS PREVIEW Honoring 10 Years of Accessories Excellence The Accessories Council wants its party tonight at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan to be about paying homage to the winners of the organization's annual Accessories Council Excellence awards. Ace Award: Jennifer Lopez A consummate multitasker, Jennifer Lopez juggles the roles of actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur. Designer of the Year: Michael Kors Michael Kors proved this year that whether a woman has little excuse to not be well accessorized. Brand of the Year: Silvia Fendi for Fendi One of Karl Lagerfeld's first designs for Fendi was a dress for Silvia Venturini Fendi. Accessory Brand Launch: Tom Ford Eyewear is often one of the last categories a designer building a brand launches, but not for Tom Ford. Fashion Innovator: Coach Coach spent its 65th year in business not only looking back, but moving forward. Fashion Icon: Rachel Zoe Rachel Zoe, who started as a magazine editor, has evolved into the go-to style adviser for a myriad of celebrities. Magazine of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine Oprah Winfrey's TV program can cause viewers to rush to buy the products she recommends, and her O, The Oprah Magazine can have similar influence when it comes to fashion. Marylou Luther Journalism Award: Suzy Menkes Suzy Menkes is grateful for one accessories trend this season. Specialty Store of the Year: Solstice Sunglass Boutique Solstice Sunglass Boutique has forecast sunny skies ahead. Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman Jim Gold and his team of merchants are working hard to retain Bergdorf Goodman's legendary patrician elegance. INNERWEAR REPORT Top Notch Spring's lingerie palette has a tropical bent with shades such as melon and parakeet green. BEAUTY REPORT Avon Profits Plunge 47% in 3rd Quarter As Avon Products Inc. posted a steep drop in third-quarter profits Friday. MEDIA/ADVERTISING GENERAL In Brief: Neither Trick Nor Treat For Mal-Mart... Village People Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Saturday that October same-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 27 rose 0.5 percent. Etro Brings 'Cosmic Nomads' to Calif. Next time Veronica Etro returns to Northern California, she hopes to see the scenery from a car pulling an iconic silver-bullet Airstream trailer with her husband and son inside. TEXTILES | |||||||||||||||||
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