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Department Stores
Promotions, E-Commerce Seen Denting Back-to-School Sales
When it comes to back-to-school, consumers are using coupons and shopping more online.
Department Stores
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Department Stores
Department Stores, General Merchandisers Boost Payrolls in June
The strong jobs gain in June signaled a rebound in the economy.
Specialty Stores
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Specialty Stores
YogaSmoga’s Leadership Positions
YogaSmoga hired three industry veterans to head its design leadership team.
Trends and Analysis
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Trends and Analysis
Retailers’ Fourth of July Weekend: No Firecracker
Retailers for the most part didn’t see as much of a traffic lift as Memorial Day weekend.
Financial
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Billabong Pays Shareholders to Settle Dispute
A group of shareholders claimed the company had mislead investors.
Designer and Luxury
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Designer and Luxury
Valentino Opens New Tokyo Flagship
The opening event took place just days after the brand confirmed the departure of former co-creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as sole creative director
Retail Features
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Grupo Axo Forecasts Revenue Boost From PVH Deal
Synergies from the venture, which will see the two firms create a new entity majority owned by Axo, will begin showing in the fourth quarter.
Mass and Off-Price
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Mass and Off-Price
Canada’s Giant Tiger Launches New Brands, Ad Campaign
The brands are Lily Morgan for special occasion dressing, MyStyle for casualwear and the ath-leisure-inspired exercise line ACX Active.
People
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People
Facetime With Jaclyn Hill, Vlogger and Social Media Influencer
Jaclyn Hill knows what she wants — and what she doesn’t — when it comes to cosmetics.
Merchandising
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Madewell Inks Deal With Nordstrom
Nordstrom will begin selling Madewell products in 15 doors and online.
Direct, Internet and Catalogue
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Amazon Prime Day Could Be Biggest Yet
Analysts anticipate that Amazon might double last year’s sales volume of as much as $400 million.
Marketing and Consumer Behavior
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Marketing and Consumer Behavior
Retail Software Maker Index Closes $19M Series B
The company looks to use the new funding to fill out its team and also grow its business in the apparel, grocery and quick-serve industries.





