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WWD 10/27/2006

Led by Gucci Group, PPR Revenue Rises 5.8% in Third Quarter

Luxury buoyed PPR in the third quarter as the French retailer on Thursday reported that revenue grew 5.8 percent in the three months through September, in line with most analysts' expectations.

Led by Gucci Group, PPR Revenue Rises 5.8% in Third Quarter

Luxury buoyed PPR in the third quarter as the French retailer on Thursday reported that revenue grew 5.8 percent.

— Oct 27, 2006

Limited Names President of BBW

Limited Brands has recruited Diane Neal from the Gap to become president and chief operating officer of its Bath & Body Works division.

— Oct 27, 2006

Vietnam Set for WTO

After 11 years of difficult talks, Vietnam on Thursday completed the process to enter the World Trade Organization.

— Oct 27, 2006

Shiseido Profits Fall Despite Sales Gain

Shiseido Group reported Thursday that first-half net profit slipped 8.6 percent to 9.83 billion yen, or $83.7 million at average exchange.

— Oct 27, 2006

In Brief: Lamer to Lambertson... Vegas Double Down

Lambertson Truex, the New York-based luxury accessories firm that was acquired by Samsonite in July, has named David Lamer to the new position of president of sales.

— Oct 27, 2006

Business Aloft at Tax Free World Association Show

Beauty's travel-retail business is flying high.

— Oct 27, 2006

Diddy Does Duty Free

The high point of the week was a bit of showbiz razzle-dazzle not seen since the last film festival.

— Oct 27, 2006

Manufacturers Spotlight Upcoming Products

Amid the din of those decrying the commoditization of fragrance, Michel Mane has decided to try and bring back some of the old magic.

— Oct 27, 2006

Kylie Minogue's Brand-New Dance

Coty has a new darling: pop princess Kylie Minogue.

— Oct 27, 2006

Top Notes: Fruit Forward... Regis' Organic Deal... Men's Line Makes Debut...

Calgon is taking a cue from the fruit-scented trend taking place in prestige fragrance and is launching a line of mists and lotions with fruit-flavored formulas.

— Oct 27, 2006

Alberto-Culver Profit Climbs

Two weeks away from a shareholder vote to split the company into two parts.

— Oct 27, 2006

Men's Corner: Lab Series Out to Get Oil

Lab Series Skincare for Men is taking aim at oily skin with the January introduction of a range called, naturally enough, Oil Control.

— Oct 27, 2006

Rilastil Eyeing U.S. For Hyper Growth

Rilastil, the Italian cosmeceutical company that ranks among the top-selling skin care makers in Italy, is solidifying its U.S. presence.

— Oct 27, 2006

MD Moms: The Doctors Are In

Baby, are doctors in the skin care market these days.

— Oct 27, 2006

Therapy Systems Gets Into Color

Therapy Systems is getting into color this fall, as founder Linda Roberts launches a full-color cosmetics line, Therapy Systems Color.

— Oct 27, 2006

JLo Glows After Dark

This year, J.Lo's doing it after dark.

— Oct 27, 2006

J.Mendel on Fast Track

Designer Gilles Mendel of J.Mendel is setting his sights on expanding his luxury brand in the U.S. and abroad.

— Oct 27, 2006

Guy Laroche Enjoying U.S. Return

What a difference a dress makes.

— Oct 27, 2006

Memo Pad: Mistery Solved... Top Stuff... Three's A Charm...

The mystery behind Victoria Hearst's message left on one of the large banners at the Oct. 9 Hearst Tower opening gala has been solved.

— Oct 27, 2006

Updating Crafts for the High-Tech World

What do crafts, technology and fashion have in common?

— Oct 27, 2006

Italian Execs Discuss Luxury Growth at Altagamma

Given the numbers, Italian luxury goods executives had plenty of reasons to be upbeat at a meeting of the Altagamma association here last week.

— Oct 27, 2006

Design: Young European Architects: Collectively Speaking

A new informal group of globe-trotting architects believes there is strength in numbers.

— Oct 27, 2006

Jean Prouve Finds a Home on the Seine

Galerie 54 here is adding a tropical touch to the Seine's monument-lined banks.

— Oct 27, 2006

On The Drawing Board: Going up... All Ashore... On The Mark

Dubai is all about the next big thing.

— Oct 27, 2006

Bread & Butter Berlin No Longer Happening

Bread & Butter Berlin is closing its doors in its home market.

— Oct 27, 2006

Tommy Hilfiger CFO Exits

Joe Scirocco has resigned as group chief financial officer of Tommy Hilfiger Corp.

— Oct 27, 2006

Green Reports Big Net Drop at Arcadia

Sir Philip Green, British retail mogul and owner of Arcadia Group, Topshop's parent, reported a 22 percent drop in profits.

— Oct 27, 2006

Monique Lhuillier Adds New Categories

Monique Lhuillier, like many of her designing counterparts, is on her way to building a luxury lifestyle brand.

— Oct 27, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Late Arrival... Bella Noche... Horsing Around

Celebrating a credit card?

— Oct 27, 2006

Obituary: Anne Maree Lewin, Lingerie Designer

Anne Maree Lewin, a lingerie designer known for contemporary daywear, sleepwear, robes and at-homewear bearing the Anne Lewin label, died Tuesday at her home in Manhattan.

— Oct 27, 2006

New Labor Dept. Enforcer Fends Off Union Criticism

Paul DeCamp said he will be guided by the law and the best interests of workers as administrator of the Labor Department's Wage & Hour division.

— Oct 27, 2006

Developers Diversified Buys Inland Retail REIT for $6.2B

Developers Diversified, one of the largest U.S. shopping center real estate investment trusts, has taken a major step in a new joint venture partnership with the acquisition of Inland Retail Real Estate Trust Inc. for $6.2 billion.

— Oct 27, 2006

Claiborne's 3Q Earnings Decline 16.2%

Liz Claiborne Inc. posted a third-quarter profit decline Thursday of 16.2 percent.

— Oct 27, 2006

Quote of the Week

"It's pretty surprising to have the man who brought you the mullet here in this temple of fashion."

— Oct 27, 2006

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Led by Gucci Group, PPR Revenue Rises 5.8% in Third Quarter

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