Mahwah, NJ—Ascena Retail Group reported Tuesday adjusted earnings that beat analysts’ forecast, sending the specialty retail group’s share up as much as 9% in after hours trading. For the three months ended Oct.24, the parent of the Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Cacique, maurices, dressbarn, and Catherines brands, posted a quarterly loss […]

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Paris–The Italian jeweler Repossi announced Tuesday a partnership with the LVMH Group to support its development. Although details of the financial transaction weren’t disclosed, LVMH apparently took a minority stake in Repossi. They did not disclose any financial details for the transaction. “I am very pleased to have the LVMH group’s support and unparalleled experience […]

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New York—In an effort to distinguish itself this holiday, Express Inc. has launched the specialty retailer’s first high-end capsule collection, “Express Edition.” The capsule collection is described as classics with a “mix of cool sophistication and street style with an emphasis on luxury fabrics, elevated techniques and a sharpened attention to detail. Suki Waterhouse and […]

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Perhaps you heard that renowned designer Jean Paul Gautlier will be doing a special collaboration collection next year for Target—Target Australia, that is. Much to the chagrin of many of us American fashion aficionadas, none of the product will be carried at Target stores in the USA. But there’s one Jean Paul Gautlier collaboration that […]

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Chicago and New York—Total tallies are trickling in and so far they tend to substantiate what many retail analysts have predicted: Black Friday creep has resulted in lower sales on the traditionally strong Black Friday sale day. But online sales continues to grow boosting Cyber Monday (Nov. 30) to the largest online sales day in […]

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Menomonee Falls, WI–Kohl’s today announced it will be helping make spirits bright for children in need this holiday with $6 million in  donations to celebrate the season of giving. On Nov. 23, Kohl’s announced a donation of nearly $5.9 million worth of plush toys and children’s books to the Today Show’s 22nd annual Holiday Toy […]

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Los Angeles—K.Bell, a leading legwear company, has something to purr about this season: a a limited edition sock collection in collaboration with internet celebrity and feline sensation, Grumpy Cat. The collection recently launched at kbellsocks.com. The Grumpy Cat assortment included styles for men, women and children in both knit in and sublimated print designs. (Retails: […]

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Washington–Incredible online savings starting in early November have changed the way that consumers are shopping on Cyber Monday. Online holiday shoppers this year are hoping to see deals on everything from cashmere sweaters to home décor before they decide to shop on Cyber Monday, the NRF found in its most recent consumer survey. “Unlike 10 […]

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New York—Sunshine Time Inc., a subsidiary of Time Watch Investments Limited (TWI ) has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Geneva Watch Group, marketers of Kenneth Cole, Ted Baker London, Sperry Topsider, Tommy Bahama, Sean John and Freestyle and Game Time fashion watch brands. In conjunction with the acquisition, the company […]

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Saint Petersburg, FL—One of Broadway’s best belters is ready to shout out about her new jewelry collection with HSN. Tony- and Emmy-award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth premieres her first jewelry line on Dec. 4 on HSN with a live appearance. The limited edition collection, which is inspired by Chenoweth’s career and likes, is […]

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