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WWD 07/13/2006

WWD 07/13/2006

Gap Blitz Begins: TV, Outdoor, Radio to Tout Icon's Overhaul

Despite slumping sales and impatient investors, Gap executives say the $6.8 billion business is poised for revival through a major overhaul. Among the maneuvers is one of the company's most complex and ambitious advertising campaigns.

China Import Growth Eases As Many Quotas Fill Slowly

With quotas filling up more slowly than expected, Chinese apparel and textile imports grew 1.9 percent in May to 1.5 billion SME, worth $1.9 billion.
— Jul 13, 2006

Obituary: Dorothea Towles Church, Pioneering Model, 83

Dorothea Towles Church, who paved the way for women of color to model, died Friday at the age of 83.
— Jul 13, 2006

Burberry Revenue Rises 18.4 Percent

Retail sales and a flourishing fragrance business increased first-quarter revenue at Burberry Group plc by 18.4 percent to 135 million pounds.
— Jul 13, 2006

Gap Blitz Begins: TV, Outdoor, Radio to Tout Icon's Overhaul

Despite slumping sales and impatient investors, Gap executives say the $6.8 billion business is poised for revival through a major overhaul.
— Jul 13, 2006

In Brief: Jacob The Jeweler In Court ... Levi's City Digs ... Bag Buy ...

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Jul 13, 2006

B-T-S: Back to the Seventies

For back-to-school 2006, looks will be less flashy, with more tailored, tighter silhouettes in darker shades, apparel analysts said.
— Jul 13, 2006

Secret Gardens

Lorraine Kirk, owner of vintage boutique Geminola, opened her lavender-filled West Village yard to neighborhood friends for tea and Pimm's cup.
— Jul 13, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Presidential Politics ... Picture This ... Retail Royal ...

Few things are as anticipated in fashion circles on these muggy July days than the Council of Fashion Designers of America meeting next Monday.
— Jul 13, 2006

High Times for Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix is a happy man after a triumphant couture collection that cemented his stature as one of fashion's most gifted practitioners.
— Jul 13, 2006

Denim Dish: Serda's '365' Trunk Show ... True Religion Takes SoHo ... A Vintage Feel at B&B

Denim brands at Bread & Butter Barcelona reined in the over-the-top looks, going with slim, clean styles and dark washes.
— Jul 13, 2006

BCBG Banks on Retail Rollout

As BCBG Max Azria opens stores in anticipation of an initial public offering, the company continues to hone its retail prototype.
— Jul 13, 2006

Rock Out

Streetwear label Buddhist Punk is making the most of its musical roots, from designing a line of rock T-shirts to putting its own spin on the Fender Stratocaster guitar.
— Jul 13, 2006

Atrium's Expansion Plan Under Way

Contemporary store Atrium has crossed the Hudson River to open two units in Livingston, N.J.; a Miami store is set for November.
— Jul 13, 2006

Beauty Beat: L'Oreal Sales Up in Half ... Parlux Private Bid Rescinded ... Revlon Unit Aims to Increase Loan

L'Oreal's second-quarter 2006 sales rose 6 percent, to 3.84 billion euros, or $4.78 billion at average exchange, year-on-year.
— Jul 13, 2006

Morgan Stanley Receives Court-Ordered Refund

The refund follows an appeals court ruling in June that upheld the commercial court decision, but demanded a court-appointed expert retabulate moral and material damages.
— Jul 13, 2006

Strong Showing in France Lifts Carrefour

Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart, on Wednesday reported a 9.1 percent increase in second-quarter sales.
— Jul 13, 2006

Lord & Taylor Kicks Off Fall Sale Season

The battle for the hearts and wallets of fall apparel customers is off and running.
— Jul 13, 2006

Memo Pad: Not So Young Anymore ... Cargo Transfer

If Graydon Carter seems a little more peevish than usual this week, forgive him.
— Jul 13, 2006

The Luxe Experience

Top retail attributes prized by customers at luxury department stores.
— Jul 13, 2006

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