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WWD 04/26/2006

Latest Action: With Jones Bids Due, Equity Players in Lead

First-round bidding for Jones Apparel Group is wrapping up, and lead contenders for the $5 billion company are said to be private equity players, including Cerberus Capital Management, Bain Capital, and Texas Pacific Group.

Latest Action: With Jones Bids Due, Equity Players in Lead

With first-round bidding coming to a close, lead contenders for Jones Apparel Group Inc. are said to be private equity players.

— Apr 26, 2006

Fashion Forward

Elyse Kroll has built the Fashion Coterie into one of the industry's most influential trade shows.

— Apr 26, 2006

Come Together

For retailers, Coterie is an integral part of the fashion season.

— Apr 26, 2006

Branching Out

Coterie opens its doors to more international designers.

— Apr 26, 2006

Immediate Gratification

Intermezzo fills retailers' need for a midseason pick-me-up.

— Apr 26, 2006

Raising the Bar

Accessorie Circuit has grown into an industry leader in its own right.

— Apr 26, 2006

Clear Vision

ENK sets its sights on a new luxury accessories show.

— Apr 26, 2006

Blue Jeans, Baby

A new show focuses on the denim market.

— Apr 26, 2006

Brighte Ideas

ENK is working to take its successful California contemporary show to the next level.

— Apr 26, 2006

Still the One

After more than 25 years in business, The Collective remains one show men's wear retailers don't want to miss.

— Apr 26, 2006

No Kidding Around

ENK International's children's club trade show is growing like a weed.

— Apr 26, 2006

High Heels

Sole Commerce may be a small trade show for ENK International, but it sure is focused.

— Apr 26, 2006

Making a Difference

Elyse Kroll uses her business savvy to help children's charities.

— Apr 26, 2006

Weighing Options for a Sale

Peter Boneparth, chief executive officer and president of Jones Apparel Group, said the move to put the company up for sale was done to bolster shareholder value.

— Apr 26, 2006

VF Corp. Profits Surge 24.6%

VF Corp. reported record first-quarter earnings, driven by double-digit sales gains from The North Face, Vans and Napapijri brands.

— Apr 26, 2006

J. Crew Reverses 4Q Loss

J. Crew Group reported a significantly reduced fourth-quarter net loss as revenues rose 9.8 percent.

— Apr 26, 2006

Coach: Jewelry Launch in Works

Coach Inc. plans to introduce jewelry next year and will venture into the fragrance business "within the foreseeable future."

— Apr 26, 2006

Consumer Confidence at 4-Year High

Buoyed by an improved jobs market, consumer confidence logged a gain for April, soaring to 109.6 from 107.5 in March.

— Apr 26, 2006

Richemont's Annual Sales Gain 17 Percent

Sustained consumer demand, a stable dollar and yen and double-digit growth in its watchmaking division all helped boost sales at Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA to rise by 17 percent in the year ending March 31.

— Apr 26, 2006

Van Cleef Appoints North American CEO

Van Cleef & Arpels, which celebrates its centennial this year, has named Emmanuel Perrin as chief executive officer and president of its North American division.

— Apr 26, 2006

In Brief: Newman Out At New York & Co. ... M&S Hits Geneva ... Store Shuffle

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

— Apr 26, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Lars Does L.A. ... Tower And Glory ... Skirt Revival ...

Lars Nilsson is making his first visit to Los Angeles this week to present Nina Ricci's fall 2006 runway show during Barneys New York's "Fabulous Frocks and Divine Dinner" tonight, hosted by Howard Socol and a bevy of Hollywood beauties.

— Apr 26, 2006

Keira Knightley: Chanel's Mademoiselle

Keira Knightley has signed a deal to be the face of Chanel's five-year-old Coco Mademoiselle scent, replacing fellow Brit Kate Moss.

— Apr 26, 2006

Viktor & Rolf Teaming With Wainwright

It looks like Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren's appreciation for Rufus Wainwright goes beyond clothes.

— Apr 26, 2006

L'Oreal Confirms Agon as CEO

A new leader was appointed at L'Oreal Tuesday.

— Apr 26, 2006

The Great Shopping Divide

The era of people shopping in a broad range of venues, regardless of their income levels, may be drawing to a close.

— Apr 26, 2006

Consumers Finding Satisfaction, for Less

Given the primal choice of fight or flight when confronted with the stresses of today's world, a significant number of women are doing neither.

— Apr 26, 2006

Memo Pad: Leaving Her Print ... Strokes Get Rolled

In promoting this week's debut of Blueprint, its new women's service magazine for thirtysomethings, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia neglected to mention one fact: Rebecca Thuss, the title's editor, resigned two weeks ago.

— Apr 26, 2006

Vera Wang to Open Bridal Salon in Greece

Vera Wang is coming to Greece with her first bridal salon.

— Apr 26, 2006

FashionCenterDallas Revises Schedule

Responding to retailers' wishes, FashionCenterDallas on Tuesday announced a new market schedule for the five apparel and accessories shows it stages each year.

— Apr 26, 2006

Shanghai Tang Sets New Store Concept

The company has unveiled its new store concept on Sloane Street, and it's a slick take on traditional Chinese symbols, materials and colors.

— Apr 26, 2006

Sag Harbor's New Lifestyle Approach

Sag Harbor doesn't want to be known as a traditional moderate brand.

— Apr 26, 2006

Polo Crest Arrives at Wimbledon

The young men and women picking up tennis balls at Wimbledon this summer will sport an oversized, 3-inch Polo Ralph Lauren polo player logo on their new uniform.

— Apr 26, 2006

Buyers See A Trendy Mix At FIG Market

Buyers sought an array of seasonal merchandise, from spring-summer immediates to early fall and holiday styles at the Fashion Industry Gallery market, and vendors delivered a variety of trends.

— Apr 26, 2006

Retail Backlash to S.F. Traffic Plan

Retailers here are worried the city is moving toward imposing fees on cars and trucks during peak-use hours to reduce traffic congestion and raise money for mass transit, a policy some fear would discourage shoppers.

— Apr 26, 2006

West Watch: More On Melrose ... Hurley-Burley ... Replay Redux ...

Chloe has signed a lease for retail space on Los Angeles' Melrose Place, which has become a major hub for boutiques, including Marc Jacobs and Carolina Herrera.

— Apr 26, 2006

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Latest Action: With Jones Bids Due, Equity Players in Lead

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