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Retail
Informa Sets Dates for Second-Half In-person Shows
Coterie will hold a women’s swimwear show in Miami in July and MAGIC/Project will return to Las Vegas in August.
Mens Retail Business
Men’s Retailers Cautious About Spring 2021 — and Virtual Shows
With a lot of unsold spring 2020 merchandise, men’s wear stores are being careful about orders for next season — and “attending” the virtual trade shows.
Sportswear
Cabana Swim Show to Be Held Virtually on Joor
The show was originally scheduled to be held in Miami in mid-July.
Retail
Coronavirus Fallout Top-of-Mind Among Retailers, Vendors at Vegas Shows
A number of vendors were unable to attend due to the travel ban from Asia and exhibitors were stressing about delayed shipments.
Mens Retail Business
Men’s Stores Are Changing the Rules of Retailing
Merchants shopping Project, Liberty Fairs and Man were seeking niche brands to help them survive the Google-obsessed shopper.
Financial
Bluegem Sells Liberty to Consortium Led by Glendower Capital
The enterprise value of the deal was 300 million pounds.
Skin Care
G-beauty Brand QMS Thinks Big Under New Owners Bluegem
The brand, founded 30 years ago by Dr. Erich Schulte, wants to grow and remain treatment-led.
Jewelry
Monica Vinader Spreads Wings Stateside
The jewelry brand is strengthening its relationship with a key wholesale partner.
Fashion Scoops
Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty Ranked Top Five by Sybarite for Unique Experiences
The architecture firm’s latest report highlights the importance of experiential retail.
Mens Retail Business
New York Trade Shows Set Uncertain Tone for Season
Specialty retailers are cautious about 2019, but manage to find some desirable product at Project, Liberty Fairs and Man.
Markets
Fazio to Consult for Liberty Fairs
The former Project executive will work to draw retailers to Liberty’s shows in New York and Las Vegas.
Markets
Premium Buys Stake in Liberty Fairs
The Berlin-based trade show operator has bought a minority stake.
Mens Retail Business
Men’s Continues to Gain Ground as Sales Increase
Retailers were shopping Project, Liberty Fairs, Agenda and PGA for pieces that would help maintain the momentum.
Markets
Liberty, Agenda to Move to Downtown Las Vegas in February
The undisclosed location will not be a traditional convention hall.
Markets
Ones to Watch: Brands to Check Out at the Vegas Shows
Project, Liberty Fairs, Agenda and WWDMAGIC are among the shows in Las Vegas this week.
