Despite strong economic headwinds, Procter & Gamble Co.’s growth strategy remains on course, chairman and chief executive officer A.G. Lafley told shareholders during the company’s annual meeting Tuesday morning.
“Last year, I told you P&G is designed to grow,” he said, acknowledging that at the time few could have predicted the economy’s current beleaguered state [...]
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Makeup artist Bobbi Brown has unveiled a new book that’s meant as a guide for everyone from beauty beginners to professionals dedicated to makeup artistry.
The volume, titled “Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual” (Springboard Press) was spotlighted at a press event at 33 Bond Gallery in New York Tuesday morning. It will be launched at Bobbi [...]
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Obsession over tulle, fringe and matelass can be replaced by more imposing concerns — say, those about toxic assets, foreclosures and market collapse — in a heartbeat. Fashion always feels the weight of the economy, and it was no different when the stock market crashed in 1987. In 1991, during the resulting recession, WWD caught [...]
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