Boston—Retailers’ omnichannel efforts may be paying off and will be evident this holiday season. PYMNTS.com, a source of news and commentary on innovation in payments and commerce, released its of The OmniReadiIndex, ahead of the holiday shopping rush. The Index is designed to measure the consistency of a merchant’s omnichannel strategies – measured by real […]

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Hackensack, NJ—Simon, the retail real estate company, said today it plans to transform its The Shop at Riverside in Bergen County, offering a combination of luxury shopping, dining and entertainment. The transformed Shops at Riverside will be anchored by “The Collection at Riverside,” featuring “a tranquil, elliptical concourse with soaring, two-level storefronts, perfect for showcasing […]

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To see Spring 2016 trend boards, see the November 2015 issue of Accessories magazine. 1928 Founded: 1968; Owner: Melvyn Bernie VP of Sales: Mary Roberts-Auer Accessories brands, licenses and classifications: Proprietary brands—1928, 2028,1928 Boutique, Antiquities, T.R.U. Private Brands program (all fashion jewelry). Licensed brand—Downton Abbey (fashion jewelry) Contact: 818-841-1928, www.1928.com ACCESSORY COLLECTIVE Founded: 2010; Owners/Executives: […]

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Chicago—A skittish market and diminished back-to-school sales have U.S. retailers feeling cautiously optimistic for the upcoming holiday season. According to the BDO USA survey, chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers forecast a 4.2% increase in overall holiday store sales, consistent with growth expectations in 2014. This year’s projection is also only slightly higher […]

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Nashville, TN–Genesco Inc.announced today that its Canadian subsidiary has entered into an agreement with the Aldo Group Inc. to acquire the 37-store Little Burgundy retail footwear chain in Canada.  The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Montreal, Little Burgundy serves a fashion-oriented 18- to 34-year-old […]

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New York—As marketing becomes more digital brands are hungry to acquire the Millennials as customers. But in the march toward these goals, another huge consumer segment may be missed. According to eMarketer, “Trouble is, the US baby boomer generation—still a large cohort, and with an outsized portion of total purchasing power—has a far-below-average rate of […]

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New York—If only “Sex and the City” were still on TV, you can bet the girls would wind up at Christian Louboutin’s newly expanded boutique at 965-967 Madison Avenue. The merchandise covers an array from men’s and women’s shoes, bags and small leathergoods, as well as Christian Louboutin Beauté. The brand’s previous 4,400 sq. foot […]

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Fit for a queen? How about a countess? “Real Housewives of New York” Bravo TV reality star LuAnn de Lesepps has partnered with F2NYC for The Countess Collection, a line of affordable fashion jewelry with a glamorous feel. “I am a big jewelry aficionado and I can’t wear the same thing twice,” says de Lesepps, […]

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Raleigh, NC—Faith Driven Consumer— representing 41 million Christian consumers who spend $2 trillion annually–has earned recognition for rating the faith compatibility of major brands both in the consumer and entertainment spheres, as well as serving as a voice for this community. Today, building on more than four years of research and behind-the-scenes work with major brands, Faith Driven Consumer […]

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Portland, OR—Another athletic wear company is reporting strong profit thanks to the continued upswing in athleisure looks. On Thursday afternoon, Columbia Sportswear Co., parent to Columbia, Sorel and prAna brand, posted a 39% increase its third quarter profit. Earnings rose to $91.06 million, or $1.28 a share. This was up from $65.64 million, or 93 […]

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