Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Rule regarding Definitions […]
See the 5 Big Trends for Spring/Summer ’16: Now on Video
New York—In case you missed it, here’s the 5 Big Trends for Spring/Summer ’16 which were presented earlier this month at AccessoriesTheShow at the Javits Center. In a partnership with BJI Fashion Group, producers of ATS, and Accessories magazine, trend director Courtney Ignelzi walked showgoers through the five most important trends in accessories for Spring/Summer. […]
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2015: A Small Leathergoods Success Story Says NPD
Port Washington, NY— Approximately 20 million small personal accessories were sold in U.S. department store, national chain, and direct-to-consumer retailers in 2015, a 4% increase over 2014, according to Retail Tracking Service data from global information company, The NPD Group. This unit growth, combined with an increase in average selling price, drove 6% dollar growth for […]
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Etsy Shop Opens in Re-Designed Macy’s Herald Square Basement
New York—It wasn’t so many years ago that traditional bricks and mortar retailers were worrying about the prospect that websites promoting emerging designers would take away business, especially twenty-somethings. A lot has changed. For example, today Etsy, the peer-to-peer e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items, opened the first ever Etsy Shop at Macy’s, […]
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Under Armour Plans to Add 200 Stores
Baltimore, MD—Despite fears over shuttered stores among majors, there are others planning to expand their retail foothold. Most notably, Under Armour, the athletic wear maker who has seen its earnings soar as it capitalizes on the athleisure trend. Recently, at the NRF’s Retail Big Show, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank said his company plans to […]
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NPD: More Than 1-in-5 Shoppers Used a Mobile Device During the Holiday Season
Port Washington, NY– More than 1-in-5 consumers purchased or browsed for products online via a mobile device when holiday shopping for themselves or others, according to global information company The NPD Group. That number was double among Millennial consumers, between the ages of 18 and 34. “Online shopping continues to grow in importance, and Holiday […]
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Groupon Names the Top 10 Cities with the Friendliest Local Businesses
Chicago—Retailers love to boast how nice and friendly they are—whether it’s true or not. But the folks in Providence, RI, home to many jewelry manufacturers, can boast they are the friendliest in the country! Today Groupon unveiled its annual Best of Groupon collection which celebrates local businesses across the country for outstanding service and the […]
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Visionworks Focuses on Younger Generations with Project Runway Junior Sponsorship
San Antonio, TX—The ever-popular “Project Runway” has had its share of sponsorship and tie ins with the fashion industry. Now, its spin-off “Project Runway Junior” is getting the same treatment. Visionworks, a national eyewear retailer with 700 locations, is partnering with Lifetime’s “ “Project Runway Junior.” For the two-part season finale, which airs Thursday, January […]
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Coach Q2 Sees Profit Decline, But Beats Estimates Helped by Stuart Weitzman
New York—Coach Inc. today reported a decline in its second quarter profit, but sales rose and it managed to best estimated. For the quarter ended Dec. 26, the handbag and leathergoods company posted a a profit of $170.1 million, or 61 cents a share, down from $183.5 million, or 66 cents a share, a year […]
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Belk Searches for Designers in 4th Annual Southern Designer Showcase
Charlotte–Fashion designers who have a deep connection to the South and want to showcase Modern. Southern. Style. can have their clothes and accessories sold at Belk and on belk.com in spring 2017 if they’re selected as winners in Belk’s fourth annual Southern Designer Showcase. Charlotte-based Belk is seeking Southern designers of women’s apparel, Women’s accessories, […]
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