NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) today announced the appointment of Richard Dickson to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer - Branded Businesses of Jones Apparel Group, Inc., effective February 8, 2010.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $7.91 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, a 12% increase over the $7.04 billion reported in the prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 8%.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today reported $2.31 billion in net sales for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2007, a 16% increase over the $1.99 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 11%.

Healthcare company Allergan and cosmetics company Clinique Laboratories have entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce a new skin care line.

The Estee Lauder Companies, a manufacturer of skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, has reported net sales of $1.71 billion for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2007, a 7% increase over the $1.59 billion reported in the prior-year quarter.