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WWD 09/02/2005

On the Rise

After years of proclaiming that flat sales really meant growth in the beleaguered sector, fragrance firms might be able to regain some lost ground this fall, thanks to an onslaught of introductions of celebrity and designer scents.

On the Rise

After years of proclaiming that flat sales really meant growth in the beleaguered sector, fragrance firms might be able to regain some lost ground this fall.

— Sep 2, 2005

McMahon Said Joining Dolce & Gabbana

Glenn McMahon, president of Ellen Tracy, is said to be heading to Dolce & Gabbana as president of its U.S. operation.

— Sep 2, 2005

Saks Inc. Details Restatements

The restatements are for the fiscal years 2001 through 2004.

— Sep 2, 2005

Japan Body Rules in Coach Versus LVMH Case

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission on Thursday ruled against Coach's complaint against LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

— Sep 2, 2005

Quote of the Week

"Nobody knows when the city is going to reopen. The most important thing is the welfare and well-being of our staff. The goods can always be replaced. People can't."

— Sep 2, 2005

Hermes: Stake Speculation 'Unfounded'

Hermes called speculation "unfounded" that Belgian financier Albert Frere wanted a minority stake in the firm.

— Sep 2, 2005

August Comps Show Tepid Increase

Thursday's barrage of August same-store sales results brought good, but not great, results.

— Sep 2, 2005

Analysts Expect Stability at Retail in Short Term

Even as gas prices motored past $3 a gallon on Thursday and consumers panicked when some filling stations ran out of gas, analysts suspect retailers have no need to worry.

— Sep 2, 2005

The ABCs of Fall Fragrance

The stampede of fall fragrance launches includes at least 55 scents this season.

— Sep 2, 2005

Celebrities Unite to Boost Mass Fragrance

Celebrity mania has found a new venue: the mass fragrance market.

— Sep 2, 2005

Salon Add-ons Spur Professionnel Sales

Several different brands under the L'Oreal Professionnel umbrella are introducing new products to help address women's demanding hair needs.

— Sep 2, 2005

Snippets: Intercoiffure Honor ... Summer Memento ... Holiday Gem ...

The international association of hairdressers, Intercoiffure Mondial, has named Richard Calcasola Personality of the Year.

— Sep 2, 2005

QVC Gives Garren National Scope

The shopping network has recruited famed celebrity hairstylist Garren to its bursting stable of high-profile beauty innovators.

— Sep 2, 2005

Stricter Limits on Imports

The Bush administration tightened restrictions on $556.4 million in Chinese imports as negotiators failed to reach a broad import agreement at their fourth round of talks in Beijing.

— Sep 2, 2005

Retailers Brace for Storm's Fallout

In the wake of Katrina, retailers are questioning how business will pan out in the months ahead.

— Sep 2, 2005

Items Confiscated at MAGIC Booth

Antik Denim seized 70 pairs of jeans and other items from the MAGIC booth run by Miss Vigoss in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

— Sep 2, 2005

Memo Pad: Organic Style Folds ... Dead Again ... A Real Slim Shady ...

The staff of Organic Style got a shock on Thursday when they were abruptly told the magazine was folding.

— Sep 2, 2005

Haggar Corp. Sold for $212M

Haggar Corp. has been acquired by a partnership among three private equity firms for $212 million.

— Sep 2, 2005

Wal-Mart in B-T-S Push With Ellegirl Magazine

Wal-Mart's fashion message will be writ large as part of a back-to-school marketing alliance between the Bentonville, Ark., giant and Ellegirl magazine.

— Sep 2, 2005

Kellwood Posts Loss in Quarter

Due to its previously announced strategic initiative, Kellwood Co. took a $93.4 million restructuring charge in the second quarter ended July 30.

— Sep 2, 2005

Wal-Mart Teams Up With BET

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping music and entertainment exclusives will bring a new groove to its stores.

— Sep 2, 2005

Claiborne Promotes Winans

Fritz Winans, group president of Liz Claiborne Inc.'s better and moderate divisions, has been named to the new position of managing director, Asia development.

— Sep 2, 2005

Markdowns Hurt Carrefour Profits in Half

Double-digit losses in its core French market hamstrung first-half profits at Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart.

— Sep 2, 2005

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