Retail - Apparel News & Media
Back to School: Not too early to start planning as new trends factor into strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this first part of a 10-part series on back-to-school retail strategies experts offer up insight on new trends and why you need to start planning for the…
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Consumer spend enjoys growth spurt due to lower gas prices, job market stability
June 27, 2015
Here is some good news as the last full week of June arrives and the big summer retail holiday weekend, July 4, looms ahead: consumers spent more money in May…
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Women’s clothing retailer lululemon recalling elastic draw cords
June 26, 2015
Lululemon, which sells high-end women’s clothing, is being directed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to replace the elastic drawstring used in over…
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CVS buys up Target pharma sites in $1.9B purchase
June 16, 2015
CVS Health is buying mega retailer Target’s pharmacy and clinic business units for $1.9 billion, which gives CVS Health an additional 1,660 pharmacies across…
read nowSupreme Court sides against Abercrombie in discrimination case
June 2, 2015
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Abercrombie & Fitch was in the wrong when it refused to hire a Muslim woman because she wore a head scarf.
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American Eagle Outfitters reports strong Q1
May 22, 2015
American Eagle Outfitters this week reported EPS of $0.15 for Q1..
read nowAscena Retail Group buying Ann Taylor and Loft
May 19, 2015
The Ascena Retail Group is buying the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft in a deal valued at about $2.16 billion.
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H&M looking for retail employees
May 19, 2015
Swedish fashion retailer H&M launched its first national recruiting campaign boasting its benefits, pay and sustainability efforts.
read nowGlobal retail head for lululemon resigns
May 18, 2015
Apparel brand and retailer lululemon athletica inc. announced the resignation of Delaney Schweitzer, executive vice president, global retail.
read nowGap Inc. reports April Q1 sales results
May 14, 2015
Gap Inc. this week reported that April net sales were $1.21 billion for the four-week period ended May 2, 2015, compared with net sales of $1.33 billion for…
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NRF: Consumer spending on moms to skyrocket
by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld
Consumers will spend more than $20 billion on their moms this Mother's Day.
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Lululemon's ABC's of marketing
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
While Lululemon left little to the imagination with its see-through yoga pants crisis two years ago, the active wear chain has applied much imagination to its…
read nowGap issues statement on Nepal earthquake disaster
April 27, 2015
Gap is matching funds of any eligible Gap employee who donates to the Mercy Corps.
read nowLids Sports Group opens up inventory across channels
April 14, 2015
Specialty retailer uses Oracle to help increase available inventory while helping customers and associates easily find items online and at over 1,300 locations…
read nowADL says Urban Outfitters product is 'eerily reminiscent' of Holocaust-era design
February 10, 2015
The Anti-Defamation League is urging Urban Outfitters to stop selling a tapestry that it says is “eerily reminiscent” of the prisoner gray and white stripes…
read nowThe TJX Companies elects William H. Swanson to Board of Directors
February 2, 2015
He was Raytheon's Chairman and CEO from January 2004 to March 2014, and Chairman until he retired in September 2014, after a 42-year career with the company.
read nowOSP Group acquires swimsuitsforall
October 27, 2014
"We can leverage our position as style and fashion leader in this important category to better serve our customer and grow our business."
read nowNeiman Marcus president named to Under Armour board
October 17, 2014
Under Armour, Inc. has announced that Karen Katz, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC, has joined the company's board of directors.
read nowNordstrom launches give-back brand Treasure&Bond
August 11, 2014
Five percent of net profits will support nonprofits that empower women and girls.
read nowRoss Stores opens 37 new locations
March 10, 2014
Ross Stores recently opened a total of 30 Ross Dress for Less and seven dd's Discounts stores in 14 different states. According to the company, these openings…
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