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WWD 2006/04/25

Quest for 'Wow' Factor: Sam's Club Ups the Ante For Top Apparel Brands

Charles Redfield, senior vice president of apparel for Sam's Club, wants to position the $39.7 billion chain as a growth engine for brands. He described his quest as a hunt for "wow" merchandise — the more prestigious, the better.

Quest for 'Wow' Factor: Sam's Club Ups the Ante For Top Apparel Brands

Charles Redfield, senior vice president of apparel for Sam's Club, wants to position the $39.7 billion chain as a growth engine for brands.

— Apr 25, 2006

Nautica Names Women's President

Julie Dimperio has joined VF Sportswear Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corp., as president of Nautica women's sportswear and Kipling North America wholesale, a new position.

— Apr 25, 2006

Mulberry Eyes Madison Avenue Locale

Mulberry, the British apparel and accessories firm, is said to be closing in on a site for its second store here, at 605 Madison Avenue.

— Apr 25, 2006

In Brief: DKNY's New Web ... Wedding Industry 'Oscars' ... Vitamin K1 Items Withdrawn

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

— Apr 25, 2006

Steel Magnolias

Sidney Poitier made a surprise appearance at San Francisco's Star Ball to pay tribute to Danielle Steel's support of teenage mental health.

— Apr 25, 2006

War Stories

After three years of war in Iraq and countless television news briefings delivered from the rooftops of hotels, four documentaries at the Tribeca Film Festival this week deliver front-row views of the occupation.

— Apr 25, 2006

Congress Back to Immigration Dispute

A showdown looms in Congress over an overhaul of immigration law that could dramatically effect apparel manufacturers and retailers.

— Apr 25, 2006

Celia Birtwell Doing Line for Topshop

London's Topshop has teamed up with Celia Birtwell to bring the textile designer's signature feminine prints to a whole new generation.

— Apr 25, 2006

Off And Running

The latest crop of designers get set for Seventh Avenue with new collections that favor polish over flash.

— Apr 25, 2006

Material World Focuses on Global Competition

Remaining competitive in the apparel industry comes down to making smart sourcing decisions and using the latest technology and the best materials.

— Apr 25, 2006

Karan's Take on Fashion Design

Donna Karan spoke "At the Parsons Table" about her career, her fashion and lifestyle philosophy and her take on fashion globalization.

— Apr 25, 2006

Bottega Veneta Unveils Flagship in Omotesando

Tomas Maier is the latest designer to take a Tokyo tour.

— Apr 25, 2006

Pratt Honors Legends in Design World

Despite their drastically different mediums, this year's recipients of Pratt's Legends awards agreed fine design is to be shared.

— Apr 25, 2006

Beauty Beat: John Allan's: Beyond Barbering ... Mary Kay Names President, CEO

As competition heats up in Manhattan's trendy, upscale barbershop scene, John Allan Meing has put the finishing touches on his fourth John Allan's location here, a 4,000-square-foot space in TriBeCa.

— Apr 25, 2006

Memo Pad: Countdown For Lowdown? ... Under-Covers Reporting

Are Lloyd Grove's days slinging gossip for the New York Daily News drawing to an end?

— Apr 25, 2006

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