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WWD 07/28/2005

Kellwood to Exit 3 Divisions in Overhaul, Cuts Earnings Outlook

Kellwood Co. said it was closing several units, including intimate apparel, representing $335 million in sales, and lowered guidance for the year.

Beauty Beat: Interest in Kanebo Acquisition Intensifies ... Nu Skin Earnings Gain 12.3%

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. reported robust second-quarter profits on a 9 percent revenue gain.

— Jul 28, 2005

Kellwood to Exit 3 Divisions in Overhaul, Cuts Earnings Outlook

Kellwood Co. said it was closing several units, including intimate apparel, representing $335 million in sales, and lowered guidance for the year.

— Jul 28, 2005

Where the Women Are

Metro areas with the highest percentages of women from 18 to 44 years of age.

— Jul 28, 2005

Charron: 'I'm Way Too Young to Retire'

Liz Claiborne Inc. posted 7.1 percent earnings and sales gains, as chairman and ceo Paul Charron said on a conference call he is too young to retire.

— Jul 28, 2005

In Brief: Calvin Closure ... Osborn Promoted ... Zinc Launch

A brief look at some of the day's stories.

— Jul 28, 2005

Bush Takes CAFTA Push to Capitol

The arm-twisting and deal-making to get CAFTA passed reached a crescendo and brought President Bush to Capitol Hill for a final push.

— Jul 28, 2005

House Passes China Bill, Could Bode Well for CAFTA

House Republicans overcame strong Democratic opposition and passed a bill addressing China's unfair trading practices.

— Jul 28, 2005

Dolce & Gabbana, IT Holding Sever Ties As D&G Line to Be Produced In-House

Dolce & Gabbana said in a statement it decided not to renew the license, first signed in 1993, as part of its strategy to exert greater control over the brand.

— Jul 28, 2005

Pringle Taps Keller As Creative Head

Pringle of Scotland is getting a fresh injection of talent.

— Jul 28, 2005

Bulgari Sales Up 8.7% in Qtr.

Bulgari Group's sales jumped 8.7 percent in the second quarter to 209.8 million euros, boosted by double-digit gains in accessories and fragrances.

— Jul 28, 2005

Going My Way

It's all about customization and specialization these days, and four fresh new ventures are illustrating just that.

— Jul 28, 2005

Old and New Score at German Shows

Exhibitors at the Berlin Bread & Butter and Premium shows said interest in denim is as strong as ever and dismissed talk of a downturn.

— Jul 28, 2005

Teens Granted Luxury Wish List

The average Wish List customer spends $1,500 at the beginning of a season and pops back into the store to spend $50 to $150 once a week.

— Jul 28, 2005

Hvana Pushes Limits

Italian clothing and accessories company Fornari, which produces the hip line Fornarina, will launch a brand, Hvana, for spring-summer 2006.

— Jul 28, 2005

White + Warren Retouched

No. 11 collaborated with White + Warren to create a timeless, clean look that appealed to its core consumer.

— Jul 28, 2005

Adidas, Elliott: A Fresh Respect

After a slow start in the U.S., the Adidas and Missy Elliott joint line, Respect M.E., is undergoing a revamp for fall and holiday.

— Jul 28, 2005

Sidelines: Hurley Girl ... Kitty Coats

Sanrio, Hello Kitty's parent, has signed a deal with 686 Clothing Co. for a line of cobranded women's and girls' snowboard apparel and accessories.

— Jul 28, 2005

Rykiel Explores Its Karma With Body & Soul

French fashion house Sonia Rykiel is hoping to help women loosen up with its newest collection.

— Jul 28, 2005

Memo Pad: All In Vanity ... Kate's Day In Court ... Insert "Godfather III" Quote Here

To judge from Bonnie Fuller's boss-from-hell reputation, one might expect that anyone who escaped her orbit would never look back.

— Jul 28, 2005

Puma Charts Aggressive Strategy

Puma AG unveiled its five-year plan, which includes adding products such as golf, expanding into regions such as India and Dubai and acquisitions.

— Jul 28, 2005

Wal-Mart Files Suit Against Coughlin

An Arkansas grand jury is probing whether Coughlin misspent the money through a string of phony expense reports and stolen gift cards.

— Jul 28, 2005

Von Furstenberg Going Global

Diane von Furstenberg is on a global retail mission.

— Jul 28, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Black is Back ... Barbie-Rella ... Viva Italy ...

Norman Norell died in 1972, but his legacy clearly lives on.

— Jul 28, 2005

Fed Says Consumers Spending

Apparently undaunted by higher gasoline prices, consumers continued to spend in June and early July and the economy is growing without inflation.

— Jul 28, 2005

Vancouver Trucker Strike Strands $410M Worth of Merchandise

The truckers want higher rates to compensate for escalating fuel costs.

— Jul 28, 2005

Wet Ones

It rained so hard in London on Sunday that guests added the word "Water" to the Cartier International Polo.

— Jul 28, 2005

Eye Scoops: Valley of The Dogs ... The Spanish Fleet

Nearly every Spanish royal turned up last weekend for the annual Breitling Regatta, held in the Mallorcan waters of Puerto Portals.

— Jul 28, 2005

Hard Core

The Racquet Club can be too stuffy and Soho House too far downtown, so some people still need a place to escape the hoi polloi.

— Jul 28, 2005

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