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WWD 05/23/2007

Checklist for Ahrendts: Burberry CEO in Drive To Home Brand's Image

When Angela Ahrendts took over the helm of Burberry last year, one of her mantras was "innovate and elevate." The staff listened, and now the Burberry chief executive officer is having trouble sleeping at night.

Sadove Offers Wisdom to FIT Grads

There is plenty for students to fret about when they graduate from college and try to market themselves to employers, but Stephen I. Sadove, chairman and...

— May 23, 2007

Checklist for Ahrendts: Burberry CEO in Drive To Hone Brand's Image

When Angela Ahrendts took over the helm of Burberry last year, one of her mantras was "innovate and elevate." The staff listened, and now the Burberry chief...

— May 23, 2007

Calendar

All listings were accurate at press time. Please contact individual shows to confirm.

— May 23, 2007

High Anxiety

A devalued dollar and cheap Chinese imports are causes for concern.

— May 23, 2007

Grow Canada

As attendance increases, Canadian shows search for new venues that will allow them to expand.

— May 23, 2007

Test Run

Wary organizers try out a splashy new venue in Macau.

— May 23, 2007

Time Crunch

Japanese organizers look for innovative products as they deal with pressure to adapt their schedules.

— May 23, 2007

Positive Signs

A rebounding economy and strong beauty and accessories markets fuel Australasian trade fairs.

— May 23, 2007

Cease-fire

Turkey's trade fair war is over, but controversy still looms.

— May 23, 2007

Trading Shows

Berlin loses Bread & Butter but acquires a new IMG runway event in its place.

— May 23, 2007

Must-See City

French trade show organizers are betting that creativity, savvy marketing and increased services will lift their shows above the international competition.

— May 23, 2007

Game Planning

London trade shows play to their strengths and look for new ways to bring in buyers.

— May 23, 2007

Tightening Up

Madrid gets a major nip/tuck, while the Barcelona runway shows are in flux.

— May 23, 2007

Value Added

Trade fairs refresh their looks and create new features to draw customers.

— May 23, 2007

Scene

A look at what's new and what to do in some of the world's trade show destinations.

— May 23, 2007

The O.C. Plus: Hurley Expanding Profile

Hurley, the action sports brand owned by Nike Inc., wants to break out of the O.C.

— May 23, 2007

Reiss Wants to Leverage Star Power in L.A.

The British brand Reiss is seeking to make a bold statement by placing its new flagship in the heart of Robertson Boulevard.

— May 23, 2007

Tom Ford's Latest Act: Top Chef?

Tom Ford knew he and Martha Stewart would hit it off when the domestic diva told the designer that she paints the soles of her Louboutins black because she doesn't like red.

— May 23, 2007

Expansion, Remodelings at Top of Nordstrom Agenda

Nordstrom is casting a wide net to expand.

— May 23, 2007

Apparel Spending Up Among Young Adults. So Is Debt

Young adults ages 18 to 24 spent $30.3 billion on clothing in the 12 months ended March 31.

— May 23, 2007

J. Crew Tailoring Appeal

The company is rolling out smaller stores, each with a look, assortment and nameplate customized to fit the tone and tastes of affluent locations and resort towns.

— May 23, 2007

AEO Net Climbs 25%, Forecast Below Estimates

American Eagle Outfitters delivered a 25 percent earnings per share gain for the first quarter, but the specialty retailer said second-quarter earnings were expected to come in lower than analysts' estimates.

— May 23, 2007

In Brief: House Of Hoops... Smith To C-Suite... Hardy Names Sil Verman

Nike Inc. and Foot Locker Inc. are partnering to open 50 stand-alone basketball apparel and shoe stores called House of Hoops by Foot Locker - offering Nike, Jordan and Converse basketball shoes, apparel and equipment - over the next three years.

— May 23, 2007

Marks & Spencer's Net Gains 27% in Year

Marks and Spencer Group plc reported a 27 percent increase in profits to 659.2 million pounds, or $1.3 billion at current exchange, from 520.6 million pounds, or $1.03 billion, in the year ended March 31 on the back of record sales. It was the best...

— May 23, 2007

Carolyn Murphy Steps Out For Jantzen at Macy's

Jantzen launched its revamped 2007 swimwear line, featuring spokeswoman and model Carolyn Murphy in its new advertising campaign, at Macy's Herald Square last week.

— May 23, 2007

Lucy Sykes Launches Lower-Priced Girls' Line

Lucy Sykes Rellie is inspired to launch a children's line each time she has a baby.

— May 23, 2007

Aspara Crosses the Pond With Swimsuits

After designing kimono cover-ups for four years in the U.K., Apsara is adding swimwear to its portfolio as it crosses the Atlantic.

— May 23, 2007

Urban Outfitters Concept Is "Green"

Urban Outfitters Inc. is going green with a new non-apparel store concept.

— May 23, 2007

Payless in Deal For Stride Rite

Payless ShoeSource Inc. said Tuesday it will acquire The Stride Rite Corp. for $800 million, plus debt.

— May 23, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Signature Fetish... Idol Worship... Together Again...

Eve is bringing her Fetish back. It's been nearly three years since rapper/actress Eve Jeffers closed her brand under Marc Ecko Enterprises, the company that purchased the license from Innovo Group in 2004.

— May 23, 2007

Beauty Beat: Zegna Exploring Seductive Side With Brand's Third Fragrance

For Ermenegildo Zegna's newest fragrance, called Zegna Intenso, the fashion brand's fragrance licensee YSL Beaute said it wanted to explore a more seductive side of the Zegna man.

— May 23, 2007

Sonia Rykiel Rolls Out New Look in Paris

Sonia Rykiel is hinting at things to come with the new store it just opened on the Avenue Georges V here.

— May 23, 2007

Memo Pad: B-Day... New Face... Break Room...

Will Kent Brownridge reenter the magazine business along with Quadrangle Group by winning the bid for the Dennis Publishing trio of titles for sale: Maxim, Stuff and Blender?

— May 23, 2007

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gives Leadership Award

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City recently hosted an Accountants and Bankers Reception here at the Harmonie Club at which Allan Ellinger and Neal Rosenberg were each presented with the Bob Berenson Leadership Award.

— May 23, 2007

Saks Flagship Bolsters Shoe Department

Saks Fifth Avenue is building up its shoe business in a big way, so big in fact that the store got a government-approved zip code - 10022-SHOE - for the 17,500-square-foot salon.

— May 23, 2007

Ralph Lauren Completes Impact 21 Tender Offer

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. said it wrapped up its tender offer for the outstanding shares of Impact 21 Co. that it did not already own.

— May 23, 2007

Zale Post $3.1M Loss in 3Q

Broad economic factors such as rising fuel costs and internal changes contributed to a third-quarter loss at Zale Corp. Tuesday.

— May 23, 2007

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