Fossil Shares Jump After Q4 Beats Estimates

Fossil shares jumped as much as 14% in after-hours trading yesterday after the company reported solid fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The strong American dollar hurt international earnings as well, with Fossil noting the strong dollar took out $1.12 from EPS and $56 million from net sales. Fossil’s operating margin fell to 9.0% during the […]

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Marvel Licenses Images to Fine Jewelry

Ever dream of an 18-karat gold or sterling silver Captain America shield? Now’s your chance. What’s Your Passion Jewelry has signed a licensing deal with Marvel for jewelry-quality reproductions of popular and iconic characters from the Marvel Universe. From the logo charm of Marvel’s Deadpool to a ring featuring the agency insignia from Marvel’s popular […]

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Sign Up for FJATA March Conference in NYC

FJATA (Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association) has opened its registration for its annual conference, this year held in New York City at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s (FIT) auditorium. The program begins at noon Tuesday, March 29th and ends at noon Wednesday, March 30th. Keynote speaker is the Honorable Marietta Robinson, CPSC Commissioner. Additional […]

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20th Annual Global Retailing Conference to Focus on Trends

Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren and Alice + Olivia CEO and Creative Director Stacey Bendet are just two of the important speakers presenting at this year’s 20th Annual Global Retailing Conference. The news was announced by the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the University of Arizona The event will be held April 14-15 at […]

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Crazy About Tiffany’s Doc Sheds Light on Iconic Jeweler

What’s more iconic than Tiffany’s little blue jewelry box? How did a simple jewelry store dating back to 1837 weave itself into the American (and global) culture and consciousness in such an elegant way? The upcoming documentary “Crazy About Tiffany’s” sheds some light on renowned jeweler Tiffany & Co. Written and directed by Matthew Miele […]

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Valentine’s Day Shopping Infographic: Who Buys What Where?

Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, and love (and spending) is in the air. The National Retail Federation estimates that U.S. consumers will spend a record $20 billion, or $142 per person, on purchases related to Valentine’s Day in 2016. But aside from just heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, what will shoppers buy in each region of […]

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Pantone Showcases How Designers Use its Top 10 Colors for FW16

  Launching alongside New York Fashion Week, the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Fall 2016 takes a comprehensive look at fashion designers’ use of color in their upcoming collections, offering a color snapshot for the season ahead. Complete with designer color sketches and inspirations, this report is released by the Pantone Color Institute™, the color intelligence […]

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National Retail Federation Endorses Customs Bill

Will ‘Key Vote’ Bill Due to Positive Impact on Retailers’ Supply Chains WASHINGTON, DC– The National Retail Federation sent a letter to Senate leadership voicing strong support for a customs reauthorization bill scheduled for action today, saying it may include votes on the measure in its annual voting scorecard. “As major importers, retailers rely on […]

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Taking Off! Travel Accessories Get a First-Class Upgrade

According to the U.S. Travel Association, business travel in 2016 is expected to increase 1.4% (to 446 million people) and leisure travel 2.1% (to 1.7 billion people). And you know what those travelers need? Stylish and colorful luggage they feel can good about and spot at the airport, lightweight and versatile bags to carry, accessories […]

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