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WWD 06/02/2006

May Surprise: Comp Sales Jump, but Tougher Times Loom

Fashion-hungry consumers kept up their heady pace of spending in May, but worries lie ahead. Still, same-store sales exceeded expectations last month despite eroding consumer confidence and rising gas prices this spring.

May Surprise: Comp Sales Jump, but Tougher Times Loom

Fashion-hungry consumers kept up their heady pace of spending in May, but worries lie ahead.

— Jun 2, 2006

Fred Segal to Go Big in Vegas

Fred Segal, an iconic retailer synonymous with hip celebrity style, plans a 100,000-square-foot store at the $2 billion W hotel being built in Las Vegas.

— Jun 2, 2006

Scoop to Dallas in September

Seeking to capitalize on a strong base of Dallas customers who shop its Web site, Scoop will open its first store in Texas and its 11th nationwide in September at Highland Park Village shopping center here.

— Jun 2, 2006

Quote of The Week

"I hate film festivals. I need an Ambien and a nap. I'm an eight-hour girl."

— Jun 2, 2006

DKI Appoints Cathy Volker Executive VP

Donna Karan International has tapped Cathy Volker as executive vice president of its licensing group.

— Jun 2, 2006

In Brief: Mexico's Milano Sold ... Sadove Honor

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

— Jun 2, 2006

Kellwood Earnings Drop 22.2% in First Quarter

Kellwood reported a 22.2 percent decline in first-quarter profits and expects to see better results in the second half.

— Jun 2, 2006

Martin + Osa's Offbeat Path

Martin + Osa has embarked on numerous marketing strategies to distance itself from the rest of the retailing pack.

— Jun 2, 2006

Simmons Looks for Beauty's Spiritual Side

Russell Simmons plans to donate his share of profits from his new fragrance, Phat Farm Atman, to a variety of charities.

— Jun 2, 2006

Gucci and P&G Renew Pact

The terms of the agreement could not be learned, but the case is said to date back to an earlier dispute over two thorny issues.

— Jun 2, 2006

Hedi Slimane's Minimally Male Skin Care

Leave it to Hedi Slimane to devise a rigorously modern yet luxurious approach to skin care.

— Jun 2, 2006

Burberry Has a New Man in Town

This fall, Burberry will introduce a male follow-up to its Burberry London women's scent that was launched earlier this year with its beauty license holder Inter Parfums SA.

— Jun 2, 2006

Worthington Sold to Beautology

The Charles Worthington London North American hair care business has been purchased from U.K.-based consumer products group PZ Cussons by Beautology LLC.

— Jun 2, 2006

Jergens Receives a Makeover

Jergens is giving moisturizers a face-lift, while expanding the body assortment to include a new Shea Butter Collection.

— Jun 2, 2006

Hooking Up Made Easy With Mark

For Mark, it's all about Hooking Up this fall.

— Jun 2, 2006

Critical Mass: Lotta Luv Gives Lucky Chick Lip Service

Lotta Luv, a company best known for lip glosses based on popular licenses such as Tootsie Roll and Snapple, is growing up and getting lucky.

— Jun 2, 2006

Snippets: Celebrity Hairstylist On Ice? ... Organic Growth ... Oh, Baby ...

Hair care experts are saying that the Ken Paves Professional hair care business is on thin ice and that company executives are desperately seeking a buyer for the line.

— Jun 2, 2006

Bridal Beauty Mixes Youth, Innocence

Wedding hair took on a new meaning with the beauty images that emerged from several of April's bridal shows.

— Jun 2, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Lucky Star? ... Fashion's New Commander ... Ralph Moves In Paris? ...

Could the Material Girl be fast fashion's next poster girl?

— Jun 2, 2006

How the Media Summers

Break out the passports, road maps, bug spray and sunscreen.

— Jun 2, 2006

Memo Pad: Mystery Girl ... Crossing Online ... Spinning His Wheels ...

Why has Cosmogirl's executive editor, Ann Shoket, been meeting on the sly with Hearst higher-ups, including editorial talent director Eliot Kaplan and president Cathleen Black?

— Jun 2, 2006

Belk Looks to Improve Inventory With New Technology

Belk, which operates about 275 stores, has annual sales of $2.97 billion.

— Jun 2, 2006

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