Euro RSCG Worldwide Names Jose Cabaco Chief Creative Officer, North America Apr 15, 2008
"In today's over-communicated, over-copied world, we believe brilliant creativity is a competitive point of difference for our clients," said David Jones, Global CEO of Euro RSCG. "And delivering the best creative ideas is all about having the best creative people. Jose is one of those. He's a massive talent who shares our values -- he's multicultural, entrepreneurial and hugely ambitious." "Jose's vast and varied experience has prepared him for this sizeable leadership role at Euro," said Lee.... (PR Newswire)
Judge leans on lawmakers to expand bottle bill Mar 19, 2008
David Jones, who owns the MCF Can Redemption Center in Atlantic, said Iowa's centers earn less than 80 percent of other bottle bill states. The penny per container fee has never been increased to account for inflation, and some centers have blamed the static fee as the reason they've gone out of business. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Animal activists see red and violet and tangerine, too, on the catwalk Mar 7, 2008
30pm David Jones POP UP show, City Square, free. 6pm L'Oreal Paris Runway 6, men's wear show, Peninsula, Central Pier, Docklands, $44. (The Age)
In praise of desire and infidelity Feb 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Illustration: Michael Mucci. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rate cut good for borrowers, bad for savers Feb 3, 2008
David Jones, president of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies in Orlando, Fla. saw both bad and good in the Fed s move. (Scranton Times, PA)
Hopes, dreams and a glimpse of the future Feb 1, 2008
Take the window exhibitions in David Jones that kick off Artexpress. It'd be hard to find a better example of the uncomfortable relationship between art and commerce. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Scottish and Newcastle bid agreed Jan 25, 2008
(Reporting by David Jones; Editing by Quentin Bryar and David Holmes). . (International Herald Tribune)
Imperial bids for Logista but leaves door open Jan 25, 2008
(Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary in Madrid, David Jones in London). . (International Herald Tribune)
Carlsberg and Heineken get extension for S&N bid Jan 24, 2008
(Reporting by David Jones, Editing by Mark Potter). . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Carlsberg says S&N deal financing in place Jan 23, 2008
(Additional reporting by David Jones in London, editing by David Cowell). . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
A window on high-school art turns 25 Jan 22, 2008
Forty-eight student works are on show at David Jones in an ArtExpress preview ... Forty-eight of the artworks will first be shown in the David Jones windows in Market, Castlereagh and Elizabeth streets ... Also at David Jones yesterday was Alicia Desgrand, 18, who studied at Abbotsleigh, Wahroonga. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Trustees approve campus construction Jan 19, 2008
When asked by trustee David Jones about the Penn State football team's "off-field antics," athletic director Tim Curley urged the board to put the actions of a few in the context of the academic success and personal responsibility of the majority of student-athletes. "With a high-visibility program like we have, when you do stub your toe, it's going to be nationally recognized," Curley said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Academic Decathlon more than muscle Jan 18, 2008
Other outstanding students in the competition include Josh Galyon, Josh Tennison, Sean McCuskey, Jessica Creager, David Jones, Jessica Nelson, Kristen Martin, Brittany Vowell, Katie Gillespie, James O Neil, Rebeccah Boyer and Matthew Lainhart ... Senior David Jones competed in the scholastic division and placed seventh overall among the 48 students in his division. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
'Wreck of the Medusa' has all the elements - except graceful prose Dec 31, 2007
But in telling the tale, Miles, who also wrote "David Jones: The Maker Unmade," seems somewhat marooned among history's details. He recounts the events of the shipwreck well enough, recounting the rafters' chilling decision to kill off the weakest among them. (Boston Globe)
The good, the bad and the tawdry Dec 29, 2007
Of course, it was all a hangover from the yawnful store wars between Gale's David Jones and Hawkins's Myer, which culminated in the "face off" between the beauties at Flemington on Derby Day when they both arrived at the same marquee. Reports of an alleged "terse exchange" were wildly exaggerated, and not nearly as amusing as when Hawkins went to the ladies' room and the lights mysteriously went out. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Santa Cruz seniors battle wind, yet again Dec 21, 2007
In second place, eight shots back of the first place team, came Bill Thomas, Gary Anderson, Dale Bristol and David Jones ... In second place, eight shots back of the first place team, came Bill Thomas, Gary Anderson, Dale Bristol and David Jones. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Fed rate cut disappoints Wall Street Dec 12, 2007
"It was not as forceful as it should have been, and their statement wasn't as forceful as it should have been," said David Jones, chairman of Investors Security Trust in Fort Myers, Fla. "They should have said they would do what it will take to deal with the credit crisis.". (Los Angeles Times)
Never mind the crunch when you can buy for cash Nov 6, 2007
57, the upmarket department store chain David Jones rose 9c to $4. 79 but Harvey Norman dipped 3c to $6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The art of coming second Oct 23, 2007
" Add your comments on this story, using the form below. John Regis' attitude is healthy for him as an individual athlete but a terrible one to carry over into general everyday life. The attitude that England, or anyone else, should always expect to win only leads to bitter disappointment. Much better to know that you gave your best. Then win or lose you could have done no more.Bill Scott, Edinburgh No one will know better than the sportsmen involved that second place is meaningless. To compete... (BBC News -- UK)
Read the label before you slip, slop, slap Oct 17, 2007
We place such a high priority on beauty that it was worth David Jones spending $30 million on a revamp of the cosmetics hall in its Bourke Street store in Melbourne. The challenge for the green consumer is finding a balance between looking after his or her health and enjoying a little indulgence, while resisting the temptation to overindulge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Payback for those who give Oct 13, 2007
Entertainment will be provided by jazz musician David Jones. Tickets to the gala are 50, and reservations are required. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
News media sue to open mine investigation Oct 2, 2007
"Reporters do not sit in crime labs or prosecutors' offices, so why would the attorneys for The Salt Lake Tribune think this case is any different as an ongoing investigation?" David Jones, a Labor Department spokesman, said last week. The mining accident came a year after several coal mine disasters spurred a flurry of new mine-safety laws. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Myer sells its way to $84m profit Sep 26, 2007
The company is planning to invest $150 million in the business over the next three years, three times what rival David Jones will spend. This includes expanding the number of stores from 61 to 80, with the ultimate aim of becoming a $5 billion company, double the size of the sharemarket darling David Jones ... Myer stores will start a three-week sale in a fortnight, while David Jones began a month-long sale yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Earnings boom continues for David Jones Sep 26, 2007
Earnings grow 35 per cent to $109m at David Jones - Business - Business ... Earnings grow 35 per cent to $109m at David Jones ... David Jones also lifted its earnings to sales ratio by 90 basis points, to 8. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What's Up Sep 22, 2007
BIRDS OF PLAY: Pigeons arent the only winged things native to the city. Learn more about Brooklyns birds of prey at the Audubon Center of Prospect Parks Hawk Weekend, complete with. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Avoid con, hire licensed pro Aug 25, 2007
David Jones, president and CEO of the Arizona Contractors Association, suspects most "victims" knowingly take risks with these fly-by-night con men because they hope they'll get good work without shelling out for it. "They usually are greedy and they know they are doing business with an unlicensed contractor, but they think they can get the work done cheaper," Jones says. (AZCentral -- Home)
New central bank action helps steady world shares Aug 13, 2007
David Jones, chief analyst at CMC Markets, said: "It would be naive to think the worst is behind us. It wouldn't be surprising to see the (London) market test the 6,000 barrier this week.". ABN Amro economist Melinda Smith commented: "There does seem to be an overall sentiment in the market that the credit problems from last week may worsen before they get can better.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Strike may figure into vacationers' plans Jul 24, 2007
The rain, another in the list of unfortunate circumstances for this summer, is set to let up Tuesday, according to David Jones, a spokesman for Environment Canada. Vancouverites saw seven straight days of rain the longest stretch in July in 70 years on record, Mr. Jones said. (Globe and Mail)
Once was found but now is lost Jul 21, 2007
Each time she used her credit card, including a spending spree at David Jones. Then the trail suddenly stopped on October 13. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Charter pays $41m for CBD landmark Jul 17, 2007
Don Grover, Dymocks' chief executive and former senior executive at David Jones, said yesterday the funds from the sale of 34 Hunter Street would be used to expand the group's property and retail assets. Mr Grover said the Dymocks bookstore on the site would be maintained as part of the sale. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Market closes lower after topsy-turvy trading Jul 2, 2007
Retailers Woolworths and David Jones were stronger after the Coles Group board recommended its shareholders accept a refreshed, $21 billion takeover offer from Wesfarmers ... 35 and high-end retailer David Jones picked up seven cents to $6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cabinets of curiosity Jun 30, 2007
It takes place within the gallery and then threads through the house containing Ede's collection of Gaudier-Brzeska's sculpture, paintings by Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, David Jones, Christopher Wood and other artist friends. Kettle's Yard was given to the university in 1966 for the delectation and enlightenment of students. (Guardian Unlimited)
City creates new board; appoints new members to existing boards Jun 23, 2007
The appointees included Mike Smith (an independent agent with Mountain West Farm Bureau), David Jones (a financial consultant with D.A. Davidson and Co.) and Steve Crow (a commercial loan officer with First Interstate Bank). Other city board appointments include. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
To hell and beyond Jun 3, 2007
Both Bates and his partner Andrew Black had just returned from leave and when they pulled up Dave was lying on his back, ambulance officers David Jones and Elizabeth Pisasale already working on him. "He was lying on the ground and there were flies hovering over his face," he recalls. (The Age, Australia)
Whittington retires after 38 eventful years of teaching May 31, 2007
She taught under numerous principals while at Weir Attendance Center, claiming they were each wonderful administrators, beginning with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Kelley, David Jones, Matt Bogen and current principal, Glen Beard. According to Beard, a teacher like Whittington is the best kind of teacher to have, because she is always willing to work on whatever task is at hand. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Coles casts long shadow over retail gathering May 31, 2007
Mark McInnes from David Jones, and Peter Bush from McDonald's, while interested observers, were probably more concerned with the actual reason the group had got together - to discuss those big picture retailing issues ... By contrast, David Jones released results for April showing strong overall sales. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
PMS reports 11% rise in annual profit to $22.4m May 30, 2007
Interior refurbishments of a number of David Jones stores were completed in the second half and contracts were renewed with the Victoria Racing Club, Sunshine Coast Turf Club and the Geelong Grammar School. The group's New Zealand operations suffered a loss in earnings after poor weather interrupted some projects. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
ASX powers on, regardless May 30, 2007
07 and David Jones put on a penny to $5. 22 but Coles shed 73c to $16. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Record temperatures highlight climate risk for retailers May 30, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. May 30, 2007 - 10:27AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Debating the Value of Global CDs May 8, 2007
"As with most things it's about the person, not the title. I've worked with brilliant global creative directors and also with global creative directors who were just overhead and added no value whatsoever," said Euro RSCG CEO David Jones, whose global cd is Remi Babinet. "The bigger agencies tend to have global creative directors because it's driven by what their clients want. At the end of the day, though, the title is irrelevant. The only thing that counts is what the person delivers and the... (AdWeek)
Student princes Apr 29, 2007
The History Boys LR : Andre Jewson, Ben Geurens, Craig Annis, Michael Finney, Ashley Zukerman, Luke Mullins, Morgan David Jones, Beejan Olfat ... The History Boys LR : Andre Jewson, Ben Geurens, Craig Annis, Michael Finney, Ashley Zukerman, Luke Mullins, Morgan David Jones, Beejan Olfat ... The History Boys LR : Andre Jewson, Ben Geurens, Craig Annis, Michael Finney, Ashley Zukerman, Luke Mullins, Morgan David Jones, Beejan Olfat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A piece of Blighty up north Apr 16, 2007
We hope David Jones boss Mark McInnes and offsider Stephen Goddard put a few beans behind the bar at their favoured watering hole, Bambini Trust, on Friday night. The retailers each offloaded about one quarter of their total ordinary DJs shares last week with McInnes trousering $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Blue blood and scarlet women mix at Bonhams Apr 14, 2007
Taking up dentistry, he practised and lived in the eastern suburbs, haunting auctioneers and dealers including the legendary Joseph Neumann and David Jones Antiques Gallery, as well as bringing back pieces from Europe. Stars among a sizable array of Buddhist and Hindu statuary are a pair of gilt-bronze Chinese 17th century Buddha figures 44cm high, raised on lotus flower stands, estimated at $25,000 to $30,000, and a Tibetan 18th century figure of the wrathful Vajrapani bedecked by snakes at... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Top British retailer falls for Julie's undies Mar 18, 2007
The Bulb range is stocked in Lantry's Double Bay store, at David Jones and some boutiques. It is expected that the Bulb for Topshop range will be available through the shop's website. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Hopkins Street Elementary mentors help students Mar 2, 2007
"Being respectful and adhering to rules are some things we talk about a lot, and the two months I have been here it has been great.Other mentors include Joan Antoine, Moise Antoine, Paul Antoine, Bashamma Deal, Michael Evans, Anthony Green, Corey Jeanlouis, David Jones, Ralph Julien, Art Hughes, David Merril, Curley Mouton, Bill Russell Jr., Walter Thibodeaux and Ernest Wilson. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Art festival invades Stuart this weekend Feb 23, 2007
David Jones, a Jensen Beach snowbird, is a professional photographer who taught the art in Miami schools for almost 40 years. A veteran of local shows, Jones will be at this weekend's Howard Alan event. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Are Aussie models too skinny? Feb 16, 2007
And shame on you David Jones. I attended the David Jones fashion parade yesterday and almost every model was very very skinny. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Celtic cool lands at DJs Feb 13, 2007
David Jones poster girl, Megan Gale ends the David Jones Winter 2007 show with an Alex Perry creation ... A cool change hit Town Hall last night as David Jones launched its winter collection with an Irish theme ... Makim, 21, niece of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is David Jones's new ambassador for young designers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Prizewinner to brush art aside for a future in medicine Jan 23, 2007
"I've always obsessively drawn. Whenever I have a free minute, I'll draw. Art is something I've always loved," said the Baulkham Hills High School graduate who won the David Jones Encouragement Medal, as part of the annual ArtExpress exhibition ... The work measures two metres by three metres and is on show in the David Jones display window at Market and Castlereagh streets ... Forty-five students were chosen for a preview in the windows of the David Jones city stores. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
