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WWD 10/12/2005

From Liz to Burberry: Ahrendts to Replace Bravo as Brand's CEO

Burberry has named Liz Claiborne executive Angela Ahrendts as ceo, succeeding Rose Marie Bravo, who will become vice chairman. Bravo will spend the first six months of next year working closely with Ahrendts.

From Liz to Burberry: Ahrendts to Replace Bravo as Brand's CEO

Burberry has named Liz Claiborne executive Angela Ahrendts as ceo, succeeding Rose Marie Bravo, who will become vice chairman.

— Oct 12, 2005

Aileen Mehle Takes On New Role at W

Fairchild Publications is pleased to announce that Aileen Mehle, WWD's society columnist, has been named contributing social editor of W.

— Oct 12, 2005

Ferragamo Sales Gain 7%

Salvatore Ferragamo had a 7 percent jump in first-half sales and forecast an upbeat second half, citing good prospects in the U.S., Japan and China.

— Oct 12, 2005

Gap Appoints New Designer

Charlotte Neuville is about to take over the design reins of the iconic $5.7 billion Gap brand.

— Oct 12, 2005

In Brief: Crossing The Pond ... Carr Joins Coach ... Billion Dollar Buyback ...

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

— Oct 12, 2005

Levi's Profits Drop, Sales Rise

Generating rising sales in a softening retail environment took the sting out of declining third-quarter earnings for Levi Strauss & Co.

— Oct 12, 2005

No Criminal Charges for Ex-Kmart Execs

Federal prosecutors here decided not to file criminal charges against former Kmart executives, including former chairman and chief executive officer Charles Conaway and former president Mark Schwartz.

— Oct 12, 2005

Memo Pad: Caruso Cruises

Jann Wenner already agreed to give one top editor a hefty raise this year. Apparently, he wasn't going to do it again.

— Oct 12, 2005

Suzy

Everyone was showing off their latest couture choices at the Marquise Zozo de Ravenel's 80th birthday party ... Au revoir.

— Oct 12, 2005

Direct Sales Gain as Shoppers Seek Personal Touch

Direct and in-home selling has grown from the province of Tupperware parties and the Avon lady into a multibillion-dollar industry.

— Oct 12, 2005

Chargebacks: A Software Solution

While the industry debates chargebacks, software firms are developing applications to track, manage, prevent and refute them.

— Oct 12, 2005

Timberland Kicks Up Customization

When Timberland expanded the selection of footwear that shoppers can customize online and upgraded technology to streamline the process two months ago, browser-to-buyer conversion rates doubled.

— Oct 12, 2005

Wal-Mart's Global Push

Nimble technology is key for global retailers seeking to gain traction in new markets abroad.

— Oct 12, 2005

E-Tailers Test Sites, Boost Sales

Will online shoppers more readily click on a blue-colored "buy now" Web site button or is gold a more enticing hue?

— Oct 12, 2005

Gap's Web Remodel

Gap's new look for its Banana Republic, Old Navy and Gap Web sites emphasizes the "easy."

— Oct 12, 2005

IMG Buys Australian Fashion Week

IMG has acquired the Australian fashion runway event Mercedes Australian Fashion Week and its parent company, Australian Fashion Innovators.

— Oct 12, 2005

Byng Named Chief Executive at Smythson

British luxury stationers and leather goods company Smythson on Tuesday named Paddy Byng as its chief executive officer.

— Oct 12, 2005

Liz Claiborne, Marie Claire Battle Domestic Violence

Liz Claiborne Inc. and Marie Claire magazine want to wipe out domestic violence.

— Oct 12, 2005

Beauty Beat: California Enacts Cosmetics Registry

Leading beauty companies have been handed a defeat by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

— Oct 12, 2005

Nicaragua Approves CAFTA

Nicaragua's legislature approved CAFTA Monday night, leaving Costa Rica as the only signatory country that has not ratified the trade accord.

— Oct 12, 2005

Ready, Set, Go for Fashion Week

As Los Angeles gears up for its annual style frenzy, parties, previews and planning are going into overdrive.

— Oct 12, 2005

West Watch: Not Skipping A Beat ... Twice As Nice ... Tea For 10 ...

A few designers got a jump on Los Angeles Fashion Week with events showcasing their favorite music as well as clothing.

— Oct 12, 2005

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