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WWD 06/10/2008

WWD 06/10/2008

Bullish About Outlook, Richemont Doubles Net Via Tight Cost Controls

Rising sales and shrinking costs helped Compagnie Financiere Richemont double its profits to $605 million in its last fiscal year.

Bullish About Outlook, Richemont Doubles Net Via Tight Cost Controls

Rising sales and shrinking costs helped Compagnie Financiere Richemont double its profits to $605 million in its last fiscal year.
— Jun 10, 2005

USTR to Seek Funds For CAFTA Issues

U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman, focusing on a contentious issue in the Central American Free Trade Agreement debate, said Thursday that he would seek more money from Congress to help countries in the region enforce laws intended to protect workers.
— Jun 10, 2005

Gilmar Execs Add U.S. Roles

The Gilmar Group, parent of the Iceberg and Gerani labels, made some key executive appointments to its Gilmar USA subsidiary.
— Jun 10, 2005

Rupert: No Plans to Buy Tiffany

LONDON - Johann Rupert, executive chairman of Compagnie Financiere Richemont, said Thursday he had no plans to buy Tiffany & Co. There has been speculation over the last few days that Richemont was in talks to buy the jewelry retailer, whose...
— Jun 10, 2005

Revitalized J. Crew Posts Strong Sales

J. Crew's quarterly results show signs operating strength and improved gross margins driven by more full-priced selling.
— Jun 10, 2005

France Urging EU Safeguards

European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson arrives in Shanghai today in an attempt to defuse escalating trade tensions with China.
— Jun 10, 2005

La Samaritaine to Close for Renovations

La Samaritaine, the Paris department store owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, on Thursday said it could close for up to five years for renovations to meet Paris fire safety standards.
— Jun 10, 2005

In Brief: Approving The WTO ... Star Search

APPROVING THE WTO: The House voted 338 to 86 to continue to take part in the World Trade Organization, which regulates global trade among 148 member countries. "The WTO provides an important framework for a fair, rules-based,...
— Jun 10, 2005

Quote of the Week

"She has better style than I do. Her favorite designers are Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu and Prada. She lives in my closet."
- Madonna, speaking about her daughter, Lourdes.
— Jun 10, 2005

Von Furstenberg Opens in Russia

Diane von Furstenberg went to Moscow to open her first store in her father's homeland.
— Jun 10, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Down Time ... Hermes Record ... Jordache's New Look ...

DOWN TIME: Alixe Boyer, Christian Dior Inc.'s vice president of communications, has resigned, effective June 28. Boyer said she's enjoyed her three years at Dior, but believes it's time to change direction in her...
— Jun 10, 2005

More Reality TV: Mo'Nique's Show Offers 'Fat Chance'

Mo'Nique, Sara Lee's new spokeswoman for the Just My Size brand of full-figured foundations, knows how to draw a crowd.
— Jun 10, 2005

Tommy Hilfiger Finds His Male Star

Tommy Hilfiger and Enrique Iglesias have high hopes for their new True Star Men fragrance.
— Jun 10, 2005

Bath and Body Gets Rescued

Rescue Beauty Lounge owner Ji Baek knows nails, but now she's broadening her expertise with a line of bath and body products launching in Barneys New York stores nationwide next week.
— Jun 10, 2005

Cole Tries New Signature

Kenneth Cole Signature, aimed at men ages 35 to 45, targets more sophisticated men than its predecessor scents.
— Jun 10, 2005

Chris Salgardo Named President of Shu Uemura USA

Chris Salgardo, general manager of Shu Uemura USA, has been promoted to president of the U.S. division of the company.
— Jun 10, 2005

Top Notes: Diving In ... Givaudan Moves ... Dynamic Decorations ...

DIVING IN: Procter & Gamble's prestige beauty products division will enter the premium-priced men's skin care arena this fall with a Hugo Boss treatment collection called Boss Skin. The line will make its debut in September in...
— Jun 10, 2005

Marais' Future at Shiseido in Flux

Amid swirling reports that Shiseido is phasing out its Stephane Marais beauty brand, questions have also arisen about his status at the company's Cle de Peau label
— Jun 10, 2005

Beauty's David and Goliath Square Off

The mass market beauty business is involved in a tug-of-war between major brands fighting to maintain and expand their real estate and upstart vendors yanking at buyers to give them a chance in the aisle.
— Jun 10, 2005

Trends Sizzle in New Orleans

At-Home Derm Lines Fill Skin Care Void
While beauty's makeup mainstays battled with newbies in the cosmetics aisle, a major shelf shuffle appeared to be brewing in skin care. With consumers proving they like to buy upscale skin...
— Jun 10, 2005

Consumers Ripe for Impulse Buys

Marketplace offers more than exhibitors peddling products.
— Jun 10, 2005

Snippets: Hair Raising ... Anniversary Party ... Seen and Heard ...

HAIR RAISING: L'Oreal is launching a 25-item hair color line called Natural Refiner, one that allows women to get as close to their natural hair color as possible ... Dove is repackaging its hair care...
— Jun 10, 2005

They Are Reading

Except for Oprah Winfrey, no one wields more sway over what books Americans will take with them to the beach this summer than monthly magazine editors.
— Jun 10, 2005

Memo Pad: The Simplest Form of Flattery ... Bon Voyage, Bazaar ... Pulling The Plugg

THE SIMPLEST FORM OF FLATTERY: No magazine designer with any sense sets out on a new project without looking to see what the competition is doing and reinterpreting the best bits. But even people for whom such "inspiration" is a way...
— Jun 10, 2005

Hyeres Spotlights Experimental Fashion

The International Festival of Fashion and Photography brought the style-conscious to this sleepy Riviera town.
— Jun 10, 2005

Making or Breaking Art

NEW YORK - Sitting on a panel discussion at Baruch College with distinguished artists, architects and museum experts, artist Frank Stella dismissed a question by moderator Suzanne Stephens about the tension between museum architecture and the...
— Jun 10, 2005

Sag Harbor Honors Brody's Retirement

Marty Brody is almost ready to start the next chapter of his life.
— Jun 10, 2005

Suzy

David Rockefeller celebrates his 90th with 850 of his closest friends at MoMA ... Jane Stanton Hitchcock is "One Dangerous Lady."
— Jun 10, 2005

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