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WWD 2006/08/01

Chasing Big Spenders: Stores Step Up Services For Key Luxe Customers

The top 20 percent of shoppers will help propel the luxury goods market to $ trillion by the end of the decade — and U.S. retailers are doing everything they can to snare them.

Chasing Big Spenders: Stores Step Up Services For Key Luxe Customers

The U.S. luxury goods market is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2010 and high-end retailers need to work hard to lure these elite shoppers.

— Aug 1, 2006

Beauty Beat: Avon Reports 54% Net Drop

Six months into its three-year turnaround program, Avon Products Inc. continues to feel the pinch of its cost-cutting efforts and few of its rewards.

— Aug 1, 2006

Lanvin Gets Cozy With Paris Boutique

Like his delicate silk cocktail dresses with heavy zippers, Alber Elbaz's new retail concept for Lanvin blends elements of romantic French style and no-nonsense modernism.

— Aug 1, 2006

In Brief: Belk Division ... New Board Members

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

— Aug 1, 2006

Good Sports

Most people at the Cartier International Polo day came for sun and Bellinis, but some saw England beat New Zealand for the Coronation Cup.

— Aug 1, 2006

Kors' Casual Luxe Makes Dallas Debut

Michael Kors' spin on casual luxury has arrived at NorthPark Center here in a new 2,000-square-foot store.

— Aug 1, 2006

'Project Runway': Fantasy TV

"Project Runway" may be more entertainment than fashion reality, but the show's fan base has heightened awareness of the industry.

— Aug 1, 2006

Resource Shift Strains Counterfeit Fight

Protecting intellectual property rights and preventing counterfeit goods from entering the U.S. have been secondary to national security since the 2001 terrorist attacks, a government official testified last week.

— Aug 1, 2006

U.S., Europe to Drive Global Trade

The expansion of global trade in textiles, apparel and footwear over the next few years is to be driven largely by the rise in consumer expenditures in the U.S. and the European Union, a report by the World Trade Organization predicts.

— Aug 1, 2006

Swatches: Baruffa Exit

Siblings Massimiliano and Mila Zegna Baruffa have parted ways with their family's yarn mill, Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia SpA.

— Aug 1, 2006

Valentino Begins Selling on Web

Valentino merchandise is now just a mouse click away.

— Aug 1, 2006

Memo Pad: Story Of O ... Dolce's Drama ... Those College Days

The Oprah juggernaut has been setting its sights on fashion recently.

— Aug 1, 2006

Minimum Wage, CAFTA Bills Reach Senate

The Senate is set to vote on two bills that would increase the minimum wage and mend loopholes in CAFTA, but their prospects are unclear.

— Aug 1, 2006

German Mid-Market Shakes Off Stuffy Image

Moderate women's wear companies were out to shake off their staid image at this year's CPD show.

— Aug 1, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Timberlake Gets Social ... Mischa Flies South ... Dunnigan's Kids

No stranger to tearing up the dance floor, Justin Timberlake will take over the runway on Oct. 17 when he will present the spring 2007 collection for his men's and women's lifestyle label.

— Aug 1, 2006

Iconix in Rampage Suit

Iconix Brand Group Inc. filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against the former license holders of the Rampage brand, alleging breach of contract in connection with information over licensing revenue.

— Aug 1, 2006

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