2016 New York Market Dates: Mark Your Calendars!

Hang up those wall calendars, sync your mobile phones and start making travel reservations: the 2016 New York Market Week dates have arrived. The key dates for the accessories industry are as follows: 2016 January 11-15 February 1-5 –(department store shop) March 7-11 May 2-6 August 1-5 November 7-11 The New York market dates are […]

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Sneak Peek: HBO’s “Vinyl” Captures 70s Music Industry

Get ready for plenty of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, not to mention some awesome 70s music and fashion, as HBO unveils a sneak peek into its upcoming 10-episode series “Vinyl.” Co-produced by Martin Scorcese and Mick Jagger and set in New York City in 1972, “Vinyl” looks at the sordid underworld of the […]

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Retail Bestsellers: What’s Hot Now at Handbag Designer101

Handbag Designer 101 is a curated marketplace with the largest selection of handbags made by independent designers. HBD101 is known for discovering the next “It Bag” designer through their Independent Handbag Designer Awards, now going into its tenth year. At Handbag Designer 101, one can shop celeb and street style, bag trends and also vintage bags. With […]

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Study: Overstocks, Out-of-Stocks and Returns = $1.75 Trillion Retail Loss

As retailers come out of August Market, buying and planning are top of mind, especially in today’s tricky economy, where getting it just right is harder than ever. According to report from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics, retailers worldwide lose a staggering $1.75 Trillion annually due to overstocks, out-of-stocks and needless returns. […]

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Imports Up as Retailers Look Toward Holiday Season

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.6% this month over the same time last year as retailers begin to bring in merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. Imports for […]

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Anti-Counterfeit Clothing and Accessories Packaging Market Expected to Reach $20.5B by 2020

A new report by Allied Market Research titled “Global Opportunity Analysis and Forecast for Anti-Counterfeit Clothing and Accessories Packaging Market, 2014-2020 Market” forecasts the global anti-counterfeit clothing and accessories packaging market to grow 9.9% during 2015-2020. Track and trace technology would be the fastest growing segment registering 11.5% growth from 2015 to 2020. Barcode segment […]

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Expert Opinion: What Does a Neiman Marcus IPO Signal for Affluents

Pamela N. Danziger is an internationally recognized expert specializing in consumer insights for marketers targeting the affluent consumer.  She is president of Unity Marketing, a marketing consulting firm she founded in 1992. Here, she discusses the Neiman Marcus IPO and what it might be signaling for the luxury customer. Neiman Marcus IPO: Time to Cash […]

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Haskell Takes Stake in Jewelry E-Tailer Charm & Chain

Fashion jewelry and watch manufacturer Haskell LLC is branching into e-tailing with a strategic investment. The company just announced plans to acquire 50% of online designer jewelry retailer Charm & Chain, which features both seasonal and classic designs from nearly 50 designers. Founded in 2008 by Ali Galgano, Charm & Chain offers a curated selection […]

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Infographic: Back to School Goes Mobile

In the Back to School (BTS) Shopping Goes Mobile in the U.S. infographic, advertising platform InMobi shows how mobile advertising influences the consumers’ buying decisions. The infographic highlights the consumers’ mobile shopping journey including how they are utilizing their mobile devices to shop, compare prices and research brand information, quickly and easily. Essentially, 62% will […]

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