Portland, OR–FashioNXT 2015 plans to continue to be the leading showcase of “future of fashion,”as it takes its fashion technology programs to the next level, in cooperation with the industry leaders such as Intel, Nike, Google and Manufacture New York. The event opens today through Saturday in a tent situated in Portland’s Pearl District. The […]

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Dallas–Vogue said it best last fall: “it’s never been cooler to be seen looking like you’ve been working out. The key word here is looking.” A year later, the same is still true. Consumers are still seeking clothing that is not only comfortable and fashionable, but functional. In an era of health-consciousness and physical activity, […]

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New York—In its 16th annual Best Global Brands report, released Tuesday, Interbrand points out the 100 most valuable global brands. Technology and automotive brands dominate this year’s ranking, holding a combined 28 positions. Technology brands, in particular, dominate—collectively making up more than a third (33.6%) of the total value of all 100 brands. While some […]

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New York—Small business owners such as independent merchants aren’t worried about the Walmart or Macy’s down the street. Their top concerns for merchants are competing small businesses, changing EMV requirements as well as the overall state of the economy and how it will impact business during Q4 and into 2016. According to ShopKeep, the cloud-based […]

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Cranston, RI—Alex and Ani, named as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing privately held companies in America, has launched its first app which combines marketing features and functions along with exclusive content. For example, its Daily Scroll gathers uplifting, positive and exclusive content each day such as a Moonscope, a daily reading based on the […]

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Jacksonville, FL—Stein Mart plans its latest chain-wide charitable program, “Give a Bear,” in an effort to provide less fortunate children a special gift during the holiday season. Stein Mart stores nationwide will have stuffed toy bears available for purchase from Oct. 12 through 18.* “Giving back to the community is a priority within the Stein […]

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Port Washington, NY– Consumers have a more positive outlook going into this holiday season, according to the 2015 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from global information company The NPD Group, the global information company. More men and women agreed with positive statements around giving to those less fortunate, shopping for the holidays, and general holiday anticipation, […]

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Los Angeles—It appeared inevitable: after failing to make a profit or turnaround sales and operations since 2009, American Apparel Inc. filed today for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and revealed a reorganization plan that would keep its retail and made-in-USA manufacturing facilities open. Under the agreement reached with its most secured lenders, American Apparel said it […]

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Washington—Retail trade associations were quick to applaud a deal reach among the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries on the most sweeping trade liberalization pact in a generation. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would affect 40% of the world economy and stand as a legacy for President Barack Obama if it is ratified by […]

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Pottstown, PA–Thinkin Sox Inc is a sock designer firm specializing in corporate branding. Thinkin Sox Inc founder, Sila Yesilsoy, learned all about launching new products and selling them while working for a gold wholesaler based in New York. It was there, the 2007 Temple University graduate and Philadelphia, Pa., resident caught the entrepreneurial bug and […]

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