Tough Times in Beauty: String of Key Firms See Fall in Quarterly Profits

Vedovotto likely to retain job after acquisition by Hal Holding.

S&P Retail Index advances 2.5 percent yesterday on GDP data.

The United States and China diffused some trade tensions during high-level talks held this week, but new rifts emerged just as quickly to take their place.

Major retail groups were critical of a bill that would overhaul the health care system and require payroll tax penalties for uninsured workers.

Angus Mitchell’s debut salon, Angus M, officially opened this month at the 1,800-square-foot former location on Canon Drive.

Prolitec has devised a 5-inch cube that disperses the essence of a scent.

Keune Haircosmetics has launched Care Line Man, its first line of hair care products and styling aids designed for men.

Very Hollywood color cosmetics collection will hit Estée Lauder’s top 1,000 U.S. doors in January.

Vera Wang Glam Princess fragrance, due out in December, has top notes of crushed red berries, juicy guava and sparkling pear.

Balenciaga is taking the plunge back into the fragrance market with a signature women’s scent, due out in February.

The latest in a series of counter openings is Chanel’s 878-square-foot space at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship.

The opening of the Abercrombie & Fitch store drew a crowd of girls with their moms, teens, university students and young men and women taking off from work.

John Rigas, together with ceo Robert Procop, has narrowed Asprey’s product offering, and also put a fresh focus on bridal and high-end jewelry.

Dannah Gresh, who leads nationwide lectures on fashion and modesty for girls, launched an event to thank certain stores for their age-appropriate wares.

EBay is appealing a decision that the online auction giant should pay damages to LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA.

Lanvin melded the worlds of fashion and sport here by staging a fashion show at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium.

Jenna Lyons, creative director of J. Crew Group Inc., has been awarded a one-time cash bonus of $1 million in recognition of her service to the company.

Allen Questrom, former CEO of J.C. Penney Co., Inc. will speak at the Emanuel Weintraub Associates’ “Doing Business in the New Normal” breakfast seminar.

Succeeds Sally Frame Kasaks in nonexecutive role.

Italian eyewear maker Luxottica Group SpA’s net falls in the quarter, but company expects market conditions to ease.

In the three months ended Sept. 30, the surf and skate brand Volcom reported net income of $13.3 million.

BRAG Gala raises $250G.

Kenneth Cole met with 400 FIT students to discuss the story of his $500 million brand.

Could this Turkish city become “the London of the Middle East” for its neighbors?

Pierre Bergé, the late Yves Saint Lauren’s longtime companion, has pledged 10 million euros to France’s largest private anti-AIDS group, Sidaction.

DailyCandy is jumping into the online private sale phenomenon.

A few celebrities forgot to bring their best manners to GQ’s Gentlemen’s Ball.

Avon, Revlon, Shiseido and P&G see profits fall in quarter.

Avon Products Inc. has a message for cash-strapped consumers: We want you.

Avon Products Inc. and the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. flexed their philanthropic muscles this week in separate functions supporting their efforts in women’s issues.

Bally has appointed Berndt Hauptkorn as chief executive officer, effective Monday.

France’s main luxury association aims to raise the profile of French luxury brands among young Chinese consumers.

The day’s gainers and losers.

Frederic Bourke plans to appeal federal conviction after being sentenced to one year and one day in jail.