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WWD 03/16/2007

New in Beauty: Ann Taylor Taps Robin Burns to Develop Collection

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. is developing an exclusive beauty business and has partnered with a heavy hitter for the project — Robin Burns. Fragrance and bath and body products are expected to be launched for holiday selling at the Ann Taylor division.

Versace Readies Signature Scent Launch

Versace is returning to its classic roots with an eponymous fragrance - its first scent entirely developed by Euroitalia.

— Mar 17, 2007

New in Beauty: Ann Taylor Taps Robin Burns to Develop Collection

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. is developing an exclusive beauty business and has partnered with a heavy hitter for the project - Robin Burns.

— Mar 16, 2007

Natural Expo Reveals Brands' New Strategy

When they were relegated to the far corners of mass merchandise stores, the word "natural" in natural personal care products was sufficient to distinguish them from their mainstream brethren.

— Mar 16, 2007

Izod Looks to Gemini to Create Scent

Gemini Cosmetics has inked a fragrance licensing deal for the Izod brand.

— Mar 16, 2007

Experts Delve Into Consumer Connections

Staying on message is all well and good, but in order to take beauty marketing to the next level, it's necessary for companies to expand the ways in which they relate to consumers, according to Fashion Institute of Technology professor Stephan Kanlian.

— Mar 16, 2007

Kiehl's to Introduce Yerba Mate Skin Care

Kiehl's Since 1851 is planning to add a little buzz to its skin care lineup in April.

— Mar 16, 2007

H2O Plus Sees Sampling as Avenue of Growth

H2O Plus is in full swing in its marketing alliance with The Walt Disney Co., a deal that's bringing the beauty brand into 22 U.S. Disneyland Resort properties, two Disney Cruise Line ships and dozens of Disney retail stores.

— Mar 16, 2007

Expo Has Two Faces of Beauty

Judging by some of the more popular booths at the recent Spa & Resort Expo & Conference here recently, trends in the beauty and spa arena are either very pure and earthy, or extremely high-tech.

— Mar 16, 2007

Critical Mass: Mass Shoppers Blur Ethnic Lines

The so-called general market for beauty care is dwindling, according to mass market buyers.

— Mar 16, 2007

Adding Up Beauty: Fusion Brands Gets Cash Injection

Randi Shinder, the beauty entrepreneur who made the smell of "clean" de rigueur in fragrance circles, has sold a majority stake of her company, Fusion Brands International, to Canadian billionaire Eugene Melnyk.

— Mar 16, 2007

PacSun Net Plunges, Aeropostale Soars

The specialty retailers posting fourth-quarter results Thursday delivered inconsistent results as two of the three companies were impacted by store closures and other charges.

— Mar 16, 2007

Chief Executive Exits At YSL Beaute USA

Maggie Ciafardini, chief executive officer and managing director of YSL BeautE USA, has resigned from her post.

— Mar 16, 2007

Bon-Ton Beats Estimates For 4th Quarter, Full Year

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Thursday posted fourth-quarter and full-year results that beat year-ago numbers as the retailer fully integrated recent acquisitions.

— Mar 16, 2007

Clarins Earnings Leap in 2006

Groupe Clarins announced a net profit increase of 130.8 percent to 223.3 million euros, or $279 million at average exchange, in 2006 versus 2005. The hike was thanks to a financial transaction involving its stake in L'Occitane.

— Mar 16, 2007

True Religion Sales Gain, Founders Part

True Religion Apparel on Thursday posted double-digit percentage gains in profits for both the fourth quarter and full year on strong sales.

— Mar 16, 2007

Europe's Long Arm of REACH

REACH, Europe's landmark chemical safety legislation, is living up to its name.

— Mar 16, 2007

Fontaine's Big Move on Madison

Anne Fontaine is set to dramatically increase her presence on Madison Avenue.

— Mar 16, 2007

Gen Art Planning Competition To Seek Out Fresh Designers

Gen Art is officially looking for new talent.

— Mar 16, 2007

Lululemon Asks VS to Cease Selling Its Pants

Lululemon Athletic has formally requested that Victoria's Secret halt any sales of Lululemon pants by today.

— Mar 16, 2007

Josie Natori Receives Top Philippines Honor

Josie Natori, a native of the Philippines, has received what is regarded as the highest honor for a Filipino civilian, the Lakandula award.

— Mar 16, 2007

Madonna Collection Bows at H&M

This was no everyday clothing launch: There was thumping music, muscled male dancers and a great wall of paparazzi planted on the pavement outside the Langham Hotel.

— Mar 16, 2007

In Brief: ENYCE Gets Accessories

Enyce, the streetwear brand owned by Liz Claiborne Inc., has signed two new licensing agreements.

— Mar 16, 2007

Madewell Opens Second Texas Unit

Madewell has another home in the Lone Star State.

— Mar 16, 2007

NorthPark Runway Shows a Hit

It was a concept whose time had come.

— Mar 16, 2007

Memo Pad: Promotional Offering... Yet One More... The Story Lives On...

Conde Nast is close to launching the second phase of its "Point of Passion" trade campaign, due to appear this spring. The ads, being created by San Francisco-based agency Heat, will feature celebrities and cultural influencers to reflect the...

— Mar 16, 2007

Fiorucci in Deal for Pair of Fast-Fashion Lines

Elio Fiorucci and budget Italian retailer Oviesse have inked a deal for two new fast-fashion clothing lines, one targeting teenagers and the other for women in their 20s and 30s.

— Mar 16, 2007

House Bill Would Hit Subsidized Imports

The Bush administration welcomes a House bill if it meets certain criteria in imposing countervailing duties on unfairly subsidized imports from nonmarket economies like China, a top Commerce Department official said Thursday.

— Mar 16, 2007

Wholesale Apparel Prices Inch Up

Wholesale prices on U.S.-made women's and girls' apparel inched up a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent last month, according to the Labor Department Producer Price Index released Thursday.

— Mar 16, 2007

Fashion Scoops: South Of The Boarder... Milla Time... Marie Gray Speaks...

Mexico City got a dose of Italian glamour Wednesday night when Gucci celebrated the opening of its newest store, a two-story boutique on Presidente Mazaryk Street.

— Mar 16, 2007

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New in Beauty: Ann Taylor Taps Robin Burns to Develop Collection

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