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Nordstrom, Inc. has announced two new appointments that are bringing the department store in the direction of the “Store of the Future.” The company created a new executive team role, Chief Innovation Officer, and named long-time company leader Geevy Thomas to the position. It also announced Karen McKibbin as president, …
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What happens when you turn the back half of a 1957 Ford truck into a cash wrap focal point of your boutique? Consumers will take photos, post them on Instagram, and new customers will find their way into your store organically. This happened at Taste t…
Tony Drockton, the energetic CEO of handbag (and now footwear) brand Hammitt Los Angeles, sits down with Pat O’Brien as part of the Business Rock Stars series. In today’s era of deep discounts, Drockton discussed how he built a brand on different principles–what he refers to as price and brand integrity. …
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Amid so much negative news about store closings, here’s some good news. Aéropostale, a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories targeting 16 – 22 year olds, reopens more than 500 doors across the United States. “Aéropostale’s DNA is inherently free-spirited and appeals to a young audience who seek brands that …
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While the last few months of 2016 may be marked in history by unexpected celebrity deaths and political unrest as Donald Trump gets ready to take the White House, the handbag industry was fighting its own battle: lack of creativity. A new study publish…
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. seems bullish in growing its online business. Just recently, it acquired the fashion e-tailer ShoeBuy through Jet.com. Wal-Mart reportedly secured the deal for about $70M from IAC, a U.S. media and internet company. Wal-Mart seems optimistic about this endeavor. “Jet.com will gain the experience of a well-established e-commerce …
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For retailer The Limited, store closings are not synonymous to goodbye for good. After The Limited officially closed all 250 stores across the U.S., the brand stated that it will continue its operations online, with most apparel and accessories now dis…
The following governmental notices may be of interest to our members and the trade. In addition to the 2017 Harmonized Tariff Schedule, additional items Published this week include: Reminder of APHIS’ Notice addressing the new CITES Requirements for Rosewoods that took effect January 2, 2017; CPSC’s Proposed Amendments to Procedures for Disclosure or…
In recent years, department stores and specialty chains have stepped up their footwear game with revamped, expanded and elevated shoe departments. Macy’s has the largest shoe department in the world at 66,000 square feet, while Saks Fifth Avenue’s 10022-SHOE department has its own zip code. Barneys has a 22,000 square …
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For the first time Nordstrom is unveiling a three-part shop in its series of pop-up shops, aptly titled KPOP-IN@Nordstrom, featuring the exciting and vibrant cultures of Korean fashion and beauty. Conceptual eyewear line Gentle Monster launches the ser…