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WWD 06/05/2006

WWD 06/05/2006

Selling Lord & Taylor: Federated to Cut Down Field of Bids This Week

The sale of Lord & Taylor reaches a critical phase this week. According to sources, senior management from Lord & Taylor will make formal presentations over the next few days to up to four bidders, among a field of approximately 10.

Selling Lord & Taylor: Federated to Cut Down Field of Bids This Week

Lord & Taylor's senior management is expected to make formal presentations to select finalist bidders this week in New York, according to sources.
— Jun 5, 2006

Marc Ecko Realigns

The rhino is preparing its charge.
— Jun 5, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Awards Details ... Sin City

Those who wish to be surprised at tonight's 2006 CFDA Fashion Awards should stop reading now.
— Jun 5, 2006

Foot Locker Said Rejected In Bid for Brown Shoe Unit

The possible buyout of Foot Locker might have just been pushed into fast-forward mode now that its offer to buy Famous Footwear has been rejected.
— Jun 5, 2006

Balenciaga Ventures Into Japan

Fast-growing Balenciaga is about to seriously tackle one of the most fashion-obsessed markets in the world: Japan.
— Jun 5, 2006

Wal-Mart Focused on Change

With performances by Beyonce and "American Idol" Taylor Hicks, Wal-Mart's annual meeting sounded an urgent theme for change.
— Jun 5, 2006

Coming This Week

A look at the coming week's events.
— Jun 5, 2006

In Brief: Link Theory Purchase

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Jun 5, 2006

Demon Days

Andrew Saffir's Cinema Society took over the Angel Orensanz Foundation for a DKNY Jeans-sponsored screening last Wednesday of "The Omen."
— Jun 5, 2006

Planet Eartha

She's played Catwoman, done disco, starred with Orson Welles and stepped in (and out of) more slinky red gowns than Joan Collins and Sharon Stone combined.
— Jun 5, 2006

To Catch A Thief

In a time when the book industry seems enamored of the instant successes of hot young authors like Jonathan Safran Foer and Zadie Smith, it is refreshing to hear seasoned Australian writer Peter Carey declare it has taken him decades to feel fully...
— Jun 5, 2006

Rosso Drives Diesel to Higher Levels

Renzo Rosso, a motorcycle enthusiast with a crown of unruly curly hair and tattooed fingers bearing his initials, looks a bit out of place in a country home perched atop his own sprawling vineyard.
— Jun 5, 2006

Komar's Expanding Universe

The Komar Co. has transformed itself into a high-profile player with acquisitions, diversification of brands and a new luxury division.
— Jun 5, 2006

Judith Leiber Adds a Fine Touch

Judith Leiber will unveil its first collection of fine jewelry this week at the JCK jewelry show in Las Vegas, featuring precious metals and stones.
— Jun 5, 2006

A New Love Is in Full Bloom at Cartier

In celebration of more than 30 years of success with its Love collection, Cartier has been rolling out a fresh assortment of designs since April.
— Jun 5, 2006

Findings: Crowning Achievement ... Tuned In

Temperley London has raised its glass to Moët & Chandon.
— Jun 5, 2006

Ferragamo Steps Up U.S. Expansion

With higher heels and advanced handbag styles, Salvatore Ferragamo is getting sexier.
— Jun 5, 2006

WWD Stock Index Skids

After plummeting on fears of sustained inflation, stocks struggled to make up for heavy losses across most sectors last week.
— Jun 5, 2006

Nurturing Executive-Level Talent

Faced with consolidation in the market as well as cost-cutting pressures, many companies have cut back on efforts to train and nurture talent.
— Jun 5, 2006

Revlon Cuts Forecast, Postpones Flair Debut

Revlon will delay the launch of Flair, its prestige fragrance, until 2007 due to less robust growth from Vital Radiance and Almay.
— Jun 5, 2006

Beauty Beat: L'Oreal Gets Go-Ahead On The Body Shop Deal

Two major decisions involving L'Oreal have been reached.
— Jun 5, 2006

Memo Pad: About Schmidt

The business magazine that Conde Nast announced it was developing way back in August finally has a name: Portfolio.
— Jun 5, 2006

Gucci's Wild Ride: Part I

The tale of this storied label easily could be fodder for an epic motion picture.
— Jun 5, 2006

Gucci's Wild Ride: Part II

The second three decades saw Gucci go global, with international wholesale and retail.
— Jun 5, 2006

Maurizio's Story

Maurizio Gucci remains undoubtedly one of the most controversial family members and one whose life was marked and shaken by contrasting and conflicting passions.
— Jun 5, 2006

Gucci's Wild Ride: Part III

Bringing the brand from the brink of ruin to stardom.
— Jun 5, 2006

Looking to the Future

Gucci for eternity?
— Jun 5, 2006

Gucci's Public Fortunes: A Decade on the Market

Gucci Group's lucrative initial public offering in 1995 created a whole new stage for some of the most dramatic moments in the company's history.
— Jun 5, 2006

It's War

It will be remembered as one of the most vicious boardroom fights in recent times.
— Jun 5, 2006

Making His Mark

The 43-year-old president and chief executive of the Gucci brand laughs when recalling the intense scrutiny that took place at a recent meeting of managers in Scandicci, just outside Florence.
— Jun 5, 2006

The Heat Seeker

The impact of Tom Ford.
— Jun 5, 2006

The Transformer

Domenico De Sole first brushed with the Gucci family in the early Eighties, when he became Rodolfo Gucci's lawyer and broke up a fistfight in a board meeting.
— Jun 5, 2006

Revival Meeting

In 1990, Dawn Mello was on a short vacation in Saint-Tropez when she saw a familiar face.
— Jun 5, 2006

Lambertson Looks Back

Although his tenure at Gucci was brief, designer Richard Lambertson was instrumental in the initial steps of the company's turnaround in the early Nineties.
— Jun 5, 2006

Gucci Icons

It takes 127 elements to make a bamboo handle bag.
— Jun 5, 2006

What A Gem

In growing Gucci's jewelry business, Gucci creative director Frida Giannini hopes her customers will rotate their baubles as often as they change their bags and shoes.
— Jun 5, 2006

Celebrating - And Marketing - The 85th

Gucci's commemorative fest includes special bags, a dedicated ad campaign and a 450-page retrospective book.
— Jun 5, 2006

The Way of Frida

Emerging this year as Gucci's sole creative voice, Frida Giannini is leading the brand through its next incarnation.
— Jun 5, 2006

Setting the Retail Stage

Gucci's stores have always been about elegance, exclusivity and service.
— Jun 5, 2006

Unwrapping the New Look

A new store concept, spearheaded by Gucci chief Mark Lee, will be unveiled in November, marking the evolution of the company in the decade since Tom Ford's retail vision took shape.
— Jun 5, 2006

Shopping Spree

PPR's alliance with Gucci Group in the battle with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton allowed Gucci to embark on an aggressive acquisition drive.
— Jun 5, 2006

The Celebrity Connection

Coast-to-coast glam becomes the ticket to the red carpet.
— Jun 5, 2006

True Confessions

Hollywood has nothing on the Guccis when it comes to scandalous sagas.
— Jun 5, 2006

A Man's World

Giving the guys a dose of sex.
— Jun 5, 2006

Spreading the Message

Gucci's advertising themes have ranged from straightforward and elegant to provocative and controversial.
— Jun 5, 2006

The Beautiful People

Stirring up the beauty business, Italian-style.
— Jun 5, 2006

YSL's Beauty Boom

YSL BeautE is cooking.
— Jun 5, 2006

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