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WWD 2006/03/03

A Bubbly '05 for LVMH: Net Leaps 21 Percent, Arnault Sees No Peers

Boasting that LVMH is "light years ahead of the competition," Bernard Arnault announced a 21 percent jump in 2005 net profits to 1.44 billion euros, or $1.79 billion, as sales of Vuitton denim bags and Dom Perignon champagne accelerated at year end.

Coty Courts 'Housewives' and Kose

Is there a whiff of Wisteria in the air? Certainly if it's up to Coty Inc.

— Mar 3, 2006

A Bubbly '05 for LVMH: Net Leaps 21 Percent, Arnault Sees No Peers

LVMH reported a 21 percent hike in 2005 profits to $1.79 billion, led by sales of Louis Vuitton denim handbags and Dom Perignon champagne.

— Mar 3, 2006

Coach Unveils Store Deal With Simon

Coach Inc. said it will open 20 stores and expand 10 others inside malls owned by Simon Property Group over a two-year period.

— Mar 3, 2006

Andrew Young Goes to Bat for Wal-Mart

Young told interviewer Ed Gordon that he tried to bring Wal-Mart into Nigeria last year.

— Mar 3, 2006

Quote of The Week

"It's important to go after a younger customer, but it's also important to build the core franchise, which is the 35- to 50-year-old."

— Mar 3, 2006

In Brief: Lobbying For Textiles ... Macy's And Union To Settle

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

— Mar 3, 2006

Wintery Weather Cools Comps in Feb.

February brought a Northeast blizzard and tough comp-store comparisons, but Kohl's and J.C. Penney were able to rise above the pack.

— Mar 3, 2006

Cools Rush In - Yves Saint Laurent, Rochas, Stella McCartney

Dark, somber looks aren't the only game in town.

— Mar 3, 2006

The Balance Theme - Emanuel Ungaro, Celine, Cacharel, Leonard

Darker tones were making news, of course, but there were still plenty of touches of color and shine.

— Mar 3, 2006

Miu Miu Comes Into Its Own

Miu Miu's hotly anticipated show this Sunday in Paris marks a coming-of-age for the Italian brand, long-considered Prada's little sister.

— Mar 3, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Love Song ... Gathering Moss ... Fair Game ...

"I'm a Lady Who Lunches now," Courtney Love said at Stella McCartney Thursday morning.

— Mar 3, 2006

Cox, Kinerase Renew Partnership

She may just be the best friend Kinerase ever had.

— Mar 3, 2006

The Latest Masks of SK-II

What's behind the mask? Brighter skin, if SK-II has anything to say about it.

— Mar 3, 2006

Lauder Powers Perfectionist

The patch, designed to be used around the eyes, employs a microcurrent gel delivery system to increase the penetration of active ingredients and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

— Mar 3, 2006

Nu Skin Focuses on Results With ProDerm

Nu Skin Enterprises is giving new meaning to personalized skin care with its ProDerm Skin Analyzer, a device used to measure facial tissue.

— Mar 3, 2006

Five FiFi Awards Given at Breakfast

The Fragrance Foundation named five FiFi Award winners in the editorial excellence and technological breakthrough categories at its annual Finalist's Breakfast Tuesday, a first for the organization.

— Mar 3, 2006

Cianciotto to Paint the Town With Nail Color Line

Veteran nail technician Carolyn Cianciotto thinks she has the manicure business nailed.

— Mar 3, 2006

Critical Mass: Retailers' Big Space Squeeze

A jigsaw puzzle with too many pieces: That's how retailers described their cosmetics wall planograms.

— Mar 3, 2006

Principessa's U.S. Expansion

In the race to charm discerning beauty consumers, specialty retailers are scrambling to add niche brands to their assortments.

— Mar 3, 2006

L.A. Expo Draws International Crowd

The two-day event, which took place Sunday and Monday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, took its cues from Hollywood.

— Mar 3, 2006

Jamal Hammadi Aligns With PureBeauty

In a new marriage with PureBeauty, things for Jamal Hammadi are about to change.

— Mar 3, 2006

U.S. Trade Groups Concerned Over Port Deal Repercussions

The presidents of seven U.S. business trade and lobbying groups are worried about a backlash against U.S. investment abroad because of attempts by Congress to block, or have final approval over, a proposed takeover of operations at major U.S. ports by...

— Mar 3, 2006

Chico's Misses Estimates

Chico's FAS Inc. reported an uncharacteristic quarterly financial performance Wednesday after the close of the stock market, saying earnings per share missed analysts' estimates.

— Mar 3, 2006

Oscars' Game: No Rules

With the countdown to Sunday's 78th annual Academy Awards almost complete, a consensus has emerged in the precariously high-stakes business of dressing for Oscar.

— Mar 3, 2006

Follow the Oscar Money

Jack Keyser, chief economist at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp., estimated that the Oscars generate $122.5 million in revenue for Los Angeles.

— Mar 3, 2006

Memo Pad: Elle Sets Sites On Style.com ... New Deal For Maxim Man ... That's Rich

Elle has long lagged behind Vogue in the online arena but it's finally starting to play some catch-up.

— Mar 3, 2006

Two Gettys Drill a Fashion Well

It was one of Patricia Arquette's finer red-carpet moments.

— Mar 3, 2006

Strong Comps Boost Talbots 4Q Earnings

Talbots Inc. posted a better-than-expected 28.6 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strong same-store sales and successful inventory management.

— Mar 3, 2006

Wet Seal's Jennifer Pritchard Resigns

Teen specialty retailer Wet Seal Inc. said Jennifer Pritchard, president of the company's Arden B. division since January 2004, has resigned.

— Mar 3, 2006

J.C. Penney Experience Pops With Technology

The J.C. Penney Experience pop-up store that opens today at 1 Times Square is as much a showcase for technology as it is for the company's branding campaign.

— Mar 3, 2006

Lelong's Work Celebrated at FIT Museum

The couturier Lucien Lelong trailblazed the way for generations of designers with his double "L" logo, fragrances, accessories, self-promoting ads and socialite clientele.

— Mar 3, 2006

Cornell Trading Exits the U.S.

Cornell Trading here has closed its U.S. operations and shut 79 stores that operated under the April Cornell banner.

— Mar 3, 2006

Obituary: Dominique Watine-Arnault, 56

Dominique Watine-Arnault, the president of the Fred jewelry house and sister of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault, died here on Monday.

— Mar 3, 2006

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