P&G’s Arnold to Depart, Move Spurs Speculation Over Lafley’s Successor

Pink, Thandie Newton, Salma Hayek and Sir Paul McCartney with his girlfriend Nancy Shevell lined Stella McCartney’s front row Monday morning.

Gulnara Karimova, the jewelry designer daughter of the president of Uzbekistan, is to create a collection for Chopard.

There’s one less name in the running for the top job at Procter & Gamble Co. Susan Arnold has vacated her management post.

On Friday night, Paul Rudd and Jason Segel were on hand at the Tribeca Grand for a screening of their latest flick, “I Love You, Man.”

Colette feted Alexander Wang Sunday night at Paris restaurant La Fidelite, where the designer was joined by models including Natasha Poly and Lily Donaldson.

Catherine Denueve, who got impatient waiting for the Yves Saint Laurent show to start, said she’s busy promoting her latest film.

Proponents of the Clean Trucks Program being implemented at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are prepared for a protracted legal battle.

The Plains Cotton Cooperative Association has purchased the assets of Guatemalan denim manufacturer Koramsa, renaming the company Denimatrix.

At the latest edition of Sourcing at MAGIC and the ASAP Global Sourcing Show, the number of exhibitors declined significantly.

Retailers and vendors at two New York trade shows were candid about the challenges they’re facing in the shaky economy.

David’s Bridal debut opening in Manhattan represents the company’s 303rd store.

Teen retailer Charlotte Russe Holding Corp. has recommended its shareholders reject KarpReilly’s slate of nominees to its board of directors.

A former Saks Fifth Avenue jewelry saleswoman was convicted of grand larceny and falsifying business records.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Monday that it had named Brian Cornell as president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club.

Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs converse in the spring issue of Bergdorf Goodman Magazine.

Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. hired Chris Nakatani to be president of wholesale.

When Rupert Murdoch received the American Jewish Committee’s National Human Relations Award last week, he felt compelled to clear up a misperception.

“Evidently I’m a Lady Who Lunches,” said Brooke Shields as she took her seat at a luncheon at Barneys New York for jeweler Sevan Bicakci on Monday.

Employee Free Choice Act set to be introduced in Congress.

It’s crunch time for American Apparel Inc., as the cash-poor retailer of trendy tights and T-shirts faces two key financial deadlines this month.

The actress Cynthia Nixon talks about “Sex and the City,” the New York City public school system and her current off-Broadway role.

For the finale of his show, Manish Arora sent out a wild mechanical frock covered in a variety of opening and closing carnivorous blooms.

New York drag queen Lady Bunny confounded onlookers when she and her rather enormous blonde wig turned up at Viktor & Rolf.

“Meet my brother, don’t we look alike?” said actress Tallulah Ormsby-Gore.

The day’s top gainers and losers.

New 1,000-square-foot unit will be located next to existing women’s boutique.

Cut & Sew, Avirex and Signature by Levi Strauss all sign accessories deals.

Executives at Burlington Coat Factory are mad about the negative publicity they are dealing with.