Hudson’s Bay Co is yet another victim of today’s tough economic climate, posting a higher Q3 loss than the retailer expected

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The crowds were there but the dollars weren’t…at least not yet. According to NPD’s Checkout e-commerce information, U.S. consumer spending did not match the reports of in-store crowds on Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend this year, and significant increases in online buyer activity translated into mediocre spending increases on the key …

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The 92Y Jewelry Center annual benefit honored longtime faculty member Klaus Bürgel and renowned jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris, known for his 92Y involvement. The evening’s result surpassed expectations, raising over $30,000 in support of 92Y’s Jewelry Center. Proceeds from the event help the nonprofit cultural and community center retain faculty, grant scholarships and provide …

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Amethyst, get ready: Ultra Violet is the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year. Global color authority Pantone has selected Ultra Violet, Pantone #18-3838, for next year’s key color, considering this “spiritual, cosmic” hue as an “enigmatic purple shade that evokes the inventive spirit and imaginative thinking that challenges the status …

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“Smart suitcases” may be able to charge mobile phones or be easily found if misplaced, but unless their battery can be removed they risk being sent packing by the world’s airlines. Global airlines body IATA said it could issue industry-wide standards on the new luggage soon, after some U.S. airlines …

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BHLDN has been saying I Do to cool brides since 2011. Created as an offshoot from parent company Urban Outfitters and sister company Anthropologie, BHLDN has made a name for itself with the next generation of brides who want less traditional styling–or at least less traditional attitude–for that beach, vineyard …

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It’s no surprise that neighborhoods are collectively throwing modern “block parties,” especially around the holidays, with stores teaming up with extra hours and extra TLC for their customers. Case in point: New York’s trendy Meatpacking District’s inaugural ‘Very Merry Holiday Hours’ event.

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Charming Charlie recently announced its “back to basics” strategy in efforts to get business under control in an uncertain accessories market. A key initiative is plans to close a number of underperforming stores in the United States, close its Los Angeles office and reduce headcount in its Houston Corporate Support Center and Distribution …

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The British Fashion Awards are always a hip, glittering affair, and while we’re happy to honor the winners, isn’t the event really about the accessories stalking? Georgia May Jagger turned our heads the most (almost all the way around) with her giant opalescent Perspex earrings, which added a not-so-subtle glow …

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During the holidays, retailers and brands alike need to step up their email marketing campaigns, but it’s essential to really understand what works and doesn’t.
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