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WWD 08/17/2007

As Net Rises, Estée Lauder Cos. Outlines Overseas Growth Plan

The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. is flexing its muscle abroad. The beauty firm reported a 99 percent surge in fourth-quarter profits, outlined plans to strengthen its international business in an attempt to buffer the company from softness in the U.S.

As Net Rises, Estée Lauder Cos. Outlines Overseas Growth Plan

The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. is flexing its muscle abroad, expects 54 percent of revenues from international in 2007.

— Aug 17, 2007

The Streets of Buckhead Aims for Rodeo Mood

With The Streets of Buckhead, developer Ben Carter believes he has the formula to transform Buckhead Village from a troublesome bar district into a new street scene of world-class living, dining and retailing worthy of this city's wealthiest neighborhood.

— Aug 17, 2007

Stila's New Chief Sets Plan for Growth

Stila's got a new woman in charge, and she's taking the makeup artist brand back to its roots in an effort to embrace the future.

— Aug 17, 2007

Kiehl's Plans Additions to Dermatologist Solutions

Kiehl's is bringing the doctor back in.

— Aug 17, 2007

Moon Garden Inspires Badgley Mischka Scent

Mark Badgley and James Mischka are bringing flowers of the night to fragrance counters this fall.

— Aug 17, 2007

A Fresh Face for Helena Rubinstein

PARIS - With a steady flow of new launches in the pipeline for fall and a megawatt star spokeswoman, Helena Rubinstein is freshening up its marketing mix.

— Aug 17, 2007

Ricaud Overhauls Brand for Growth

PARIS - Dr. Pierre Ricaud is working on a prescription to revive sales.

— Aug 17, 2007

L-Oréal Cleared of Trademark Infringement

PARIS - L'Oréal has been cleared of trademark infringement by the French Supreme Court, the firm's lawyers announced recently.

— Aug 17, 2007

La Prairie's Luxe Addition for Fall

On the 20th anniversary of its Skin Caviar launch, La Prairie is eyeing a new addition to the family.

— Aug 17, 2007

Posen's Portfolio to Add Watches

Zac Posen is gearing up to launch a collection of designer watches with E. Gluck Corp.

— Aug 17, 2007

DiMaio-Lucas Leaves Furla Post

NEW YORK - Carol DiMaio-Lucas has stepped down as president of handbag and accessories firm Furla USA.

— Aug 17, 2007

Gen Art to Showcase Emerging Designers

NEW YORK - Gen Art is gearing up for its 13th annual Fresh Faces in Fashion show with a new lineup of young designers.

— Aug 17, 2007

Gap Reviews Labor Practices

An internal review by Gap Inc. found labor conditions in the factories that make its apparel improved somewhat over last year.

— Aug 17, 2007

Extracts Expands Space, Lures Exhibitors

Extracts was bigger than ever this week, featuring 75 companies at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. The four-day show kicked off Sunday and hosted more than 6,000 visitors, officials said.

— Aug 17, 2007

Critical Mass: Del's Informational Superhighway

When he's not at his job as vice president of sales operations and customer development at Del Laboratories, Bruce Kowalsky uses his college experience with ice hockey to coach youth hockey and baseball.

— Aug 17, 2007

L'Oréal's Style Quest Met With Texture Expert

The number-one professional hair care brand in global sales, L'Oréal Professionnel, is taking the meaning of haute couture and applying its definition of personalized high-end luxury to a new styling line for hair.

— Aug 17, 2007

Derma E Enters Mass Market

Natural skin care brand Derma E has a busy fall planned, as the company expands its reach into drugstores, starts a massive repackaging effort and introduces its new organic line, Organic Expressions.

— Aug 17, 2007

Arden Posts $9.6M Gain in 4Q

Elizabeth Arden Inc. on Thursday posted fourth-quarter income compared with a year-ago loss, driven by new fragrance brands and higher sales in international markets.

— Aug 17, 2007

In Style Makeover in Progress

NEW YORK - Sometimes, In Style looks a bit last season. In the magazine's July issue, a photo of Kirsten Dunst in a pink Christian Lacroix couture gown is prominently featured in the Look section. The picture is emblematic of In Style's...

— Aug 17, 2007

Memo Pad: Black Mark... Where There's Smoke...

Carolyn Murphy is on the cover of the September BlackBook, but the accompanying profile by Vanity Fair's Nancy Jo Sales has been spiked.

— Aug 17, 2007

J.C. Penney, Kohl's See 2Q Gains

It was a very good second quarter for J.C. Penney Co. Inc. and Kohl's Corp., as each posted profit gains from a year ago and raised their outlook for the full year.

— Aug 17, 2007

A Shoe Floor With Flourish at Saks

Saks Fifth Avenue opens its expansive new shoe floor today with the aim of capturing a greater share of a booming category in the luxury and designer worlds.

— Aug 17, 2007

BBW's McDonald Tapped for New Post

Bath & Body Works on Thursday promoted Camille McDonald to the role of president, brand development and merchandising.

— Aug 17, 2007

Designer, Accessories Units Help Boost Nordstrom Net

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday posted a slight jump in second-quarter earnings and raised full-year guidance.

— Aug 17, 2007

Wal-Mart's Back-to-School Challenge

The Squeeze is on Wal-Mart This Back-to-School Season.

— Aug 17, 2007

LIJA Begins a 'Life of Leisure'

A decade after its inception as a golf line, LIJA is launching a lifestyle collection.

— Aug 17, 2007

Hudson's Bay Co. Taps New President

Jerry Zucker, the South Carolina businessman who bought Hudson's Bay Co. last year and took it private, has replaced his most senior executive with his closest business ally in a move seen as the first of many changes.

— Aug 17, 2007

Coco Rave Uses Bra Technology

Swimwear Anywhere Inc. is launching Coco Rave, a junior swim line using bra sizing for C through DD cups, for cruise 2008.

— Aug 17, 2007

Edit Creates Neighborly Feel in New York

On a recent afternoon, Alissa Emerson and Valerie Feigen stood inside a gutted building at 1368 Lexington Avenue near 90th Street, which will house their two-level store, Edit.

— Aug 17, 2007

Stocks Soar on Fed Rate Reduction

Wall Street percolates as Federal Reserve surprises the markets by snipping a half point off the discount rate.

— Aug 17, 2007

Trafik Show Turns to Web

A trade show is out to change the show experience by turning to the Web.

— Aug 17, 2007

Arts & People: Sending a Bullet Through Brazilian Stereotypes

In "Manda Bala," a documentary about the economy of fear in Brazil in both its licit and illicit permutations, a kidnapper and drug trafficker cheerfully declares, "You either steal with a gun or a pen."

— Aug 17, 2007

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As Net Rises, Estée Lauder Cos. Outlines Overseas Growth Plan

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