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WWD 10/10/2007

Trade in the Spotlight: Issue Seen as Key One In Race for White House

Free trade or protectionism? Global commerce and its impact one American jobs and lifestyles are likely to weigh heavily on voters.

Trade in the Spotlight: Issue Seen as Key One In Race for White House

Free trade or protectionism? Global commerce and its impact one American jobs and lifestyles are likely to weigh heavily on voters.

— Oct 10, 2007

Applause for Montreux's First 40 Years

"Live! From Montreux," a deluxe, 1,583-page look back at the 41-year-old music festival, will try to grab shoppers with a shock effect: A crimson pair of plastic hands will serve as bookends for the $800, four-volume set written by Claude Nobs, the...

— Oct 10, 2007

Clubby Travels, From Plane to Page

It's all about ready access to a captive - and wealthy - audience.

— Oct 10, 2007

Show Calendar

Los Angeles Fashion Week will showcase spring looks in a variety of venues. Information is accurate as of press time, but the schedule is subject to change.

— Oct 10, 2007

Ones to Watch

Three young labels showing during fashion week are ready for their close-ups.

— Oct 10, 2007

Table-Hopping

Some of the newest eating and drinking establishments in Culver City are within blocks of Smashbox Studios.

— Oct 10, 2007

Key Issues: From China To WTO Talks

The American fashion industry, which imported $96.1 billion worth of apparel and textiles for the year ending July 31 - $31.3 billion from China alone - has a lot at stake in the next president's trade agenda.

— Oct 10, 2007

Weather Seen Weighing on Comp Sales

Unseasonably warm weather in September is expected to drag down same-store sales, which will be released Thursday.

— Oct 10, 2007

Kellwood Taps Divisional Merchandise Head

Kellwood Co. has named Hope Brick to the post of chief merchandising officer of its new Lifestyle Alliance division.

— Oct 10, 2007

Wyett Named Hurley CEO, Stanton Promoted

Nike Inc. has made key high-level appointments, selecting Roger Wyett to be CEO of Hurley International and Jill Stanton, VP of apparel for the U.S. region, to succeed Wyett as VP of global apparel for the Nike brand.

— Oct 10, 2007

In Brief: Art and Commerce... Reebok Thinks Pink and Young... Hollywould Hire

Calvin Klein Inc. is collaborating with British artist Martin Creed for an event to showcase its spring 2008 offering at London's new underground venue P3 on Monday.

— Oct 10, 2007

Beauty Beat: L'Oreal Forms New Foundation for Science and Education

L'Oreal unveiled the creation of a new corporate foundation Tuesday designed to finance programs that specifically encourage education, promote scientific research and help people in need.

— Oct 10, 2007

Lush Unveils Macy's Expansion

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Ltd. plans to open in-store boutiques at select Macy's Inc. locations as part of the British beauty brand's expansion into the U.S. market.

— Oct 10, 2007

Neiman's 100th: The Celebrations

From goat dressing to elegant gowns, Neiman Marcus will celebrate its 100th anniversary here this week with Texas-size parties reflecting the luxury retailer's roots and style.

— Oct 10, 2007

Gucci Increases UNICEF Effort

As Christmas looms, Gucci is once again preparing its UNICEF holiday campaign, this time with a few goodwill tweaks.

— Oct 10, 2007

Memo Pad: Take That... Get Those Virtual Ad Dollars... No Pressure

The famous book critic is also "famously busy and famously rude"; he is "pale and bloated," the "vitriolic scourge of writers, artists and musicians."

— Oct 10, 2007

Execs Predict Holiday Sales Soft

Industry deals and retail sales are in the rough. It's a tough retail environment, but I would tell you luxury is healthy. Whether it is going to be as robust as it has been remains to be seen.

— Oct 10, 2007

EU, China Come to Terms On Import Tracking System

European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said Tuesday the 27-nation bloc and China have agreed on a joint import surveillance system to track textile and apparel shipments for one year in 2008, when import quotas on 10 sensitive categories...

— Oct 10, 2007

Talbots Seeks Assistance In Brand Repositioning

Talbots Inc. said Tuesday that it retained a business consulting firm to help management with the company's brand positioning.

— Oct 10, 2007

Timberland Has Designs on Green

Nobody escapes scorecarding anymore. Suppliers are graded on fill rates and delivery dates, contract factories on human rights compliance and technology providers on service levels.

— Oct 10, 2007

Metropark Dresses Up Meez

How can a quickly growing but little-known retailer get attention? For Hot Topic spin-off Metropark, the answer was go where the kids are.

— Oct 10, 2007

Bits & Bytes: Spray Phone... Small-Screen Style... Lean Looks...

43% of consumers buy from a different retailer than the one they researched online because of price.

— Oct 10, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Naked Ambition... No Doubt... Hot Shot...

Skin is still in. Tonight, Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy will be honored by the NYU Cancer Institute at a gala at the Mandarin Oriental New York.

— Oct 10, 2007

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WWD 10/10/2007

WWD 10/10/2007

Trade in the Spotlight: Issue Seen as Key One In Race for White House

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