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WWD 10/17/2006

Rating the Big Four: Liz, Jones, Kellwood, Rejig as VF Flourishes

What a difference a decade makes.

P.R. Exec, Robert W. Bloch, 78

Robert W. Bloch, a public relations and marketing executive who began his own firm, Robert W. Bloch International, in 1956, died Saturday at age 78.

— Oct 17, 2006

Kellwood Plays Catch-up With Destination Brands

Kellwood Co.'s DNA is in private label, which is why it's ironic that the surge of retailers' own brands has given the St. Louis firm such a hard time.

— Oct 17, 2006

The Big 4 Adjust to a Challenging World

What a difference a decade makes.

— Oct 17, 2006

Gap Taps President for Old Navy

Gap Inc. said Monday that Dawn Robertson will take over as president of the Old Navy division.

— Oct 17, 2006

Levi's Names Hanson North American Head

Levi Strauss & Co. continues to promote from within as Phil Marineau's tenure as president and chief executive officer winds down.

— Oct 17, 2006

In Brief: September Sales... Quest's New Noses

Hennes & Mauritz, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, on Monday said sales in September gained 9 percent, boosted by store openings.

— Oct 17, 2006

Glory of Rome

Talking with Dan Fogler, opening tonight in "Voyage of the Carcass."

— Oct 17, 2006

Bee Season

Before he was compared with John Belushi and Jackie Gleason for his comedic turn on Broadway, Dan Fogler acted in what he calls "the immigrant show" at Ellis Island.

— Oct 17, 2006

Lucky Genes

Actress Carmen Chaplin has a lot of Hollywood history resting on her slender shoulders.

— Oct 17, 2006

Memo Pad: Up For Auction... Enough Prada To Go Around?

Among the handful of boldfaced names at the opening party of the Louise T. Blouin Institute in West London on Thursday, the one that was to be the beacon of millionaire art collector Louise T. MacBain's publishing mini empire was notably absent.

— Oct 17, 2006

VF Corp. Leads the Pack in Multibranded Strategy

The Mackey McDonald model is the one that's working.

— Oct 17, 2006

Removing the 'For Sale' Sign, Jones Reexamines Portfolio

After taking itself off the market two months ago, Jones Apparel Group is left doing its own remodeling.

— Oct 17, 2006

Life After Charron: Liz Faces Uncertain Future

Liz Claiborne's new chief executive officer, Johnson & Johnson group chairman William L. McComb, might need a Tylenol to deal with what is sure to be a headache.

— Oct 17, 2006

Asian Firms Shift Sourcing Strategies

As China exerts increasing influence in the textile and garment industries, companies striving to be competitive are starting to diversify and become more vertical.

— Oct 17, 2006

Algo Sells U.S. Fabric Division

Algo Group has sold its fashion fabrics business in the U.S. to Artistry Fabrics of New York for an undisclosed amount.

— Oct 17, 2006

Delta Goes Bankrupt, to Shutter

Delta Woodside Industries has filed for bankruptcy protection and announced its intention to shut operations. Its Delta Mills subsidiary manufactured fabric for Levi Strauss, Lee, the Gap and the U.S. military.

— Oct 17, 2006

European Ports Grapple With Security Initiatives

Following the 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S., European ports, like their American counterparts, have focused on stepping up the physical security of their facilities and better assessing the risk of a container's contents.

— Oct 17, 2006

EU Survey Cites China as Primary Source of Counterfeits

A European Union business survey identified China, the source of two-thirds of all counterfeit goods seized in the EU, including luxury items and textiles and apparel, as the top priority in the battle against counterfeiting.

— Oct 17, 2006

Nike Adds Five V.P. Positions

Nike Inc. has created five new vice presidents' positions.

— Oct 17, 2006

Beauty Beat: The Bliss of Expansion

Bliss is on a roll. The New York spa and skin care company is expanding with new spas, new products, a growing mail-order and e-commerce business at blissworld.com and distribution through other retailers.

— Oct 17, 2006

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