The winners are in! For the past decade, the Independent Handbag Designer Awards (IHDA) has been a springboard to success for many aspiring handbag designers. Creator Emily Blumenthal and her colleagues and team of judges have used this annual competition–an “industry staple”–to find new talent and hopefully spot a few future “It” …

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Marty Nester is stepping down from CEO at Nester Hosiery after a 23-year run, since launching the sock manufacturing company in 1993. Taking his place will be Kelly Nester, effective immediately. Kelly Nester joined the company in 1996 and has been president since 2008. Of the appointment, Marty Nester says, “We …

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As previously reported, Macy’s at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio is getting a top-to-bottom makeover later this month. The overhaul promises that everything from the flooring to the fixtures will be “100 percent brand new” and the store will serve as a new prototype for the struggling retailer. So …

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Results from the retail sales report for May are in, and they’re even better than analysts expected. After a rallying month in April, when sales surged 1.3 percent, the May numbers were up again by 0.5%. Ahead of the report, issued by the Commerce Department, economists predicted a 0.3% increase. …

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MJSA, the U.S. trade association dedicated to professional excellence in jewelry making and design, has announced the winners of this year’s Vision Awards. The awards honor outstanding talent and creativity in jewelry design amongst emerging designers. All nominees and winners submit their designs to MJSA in seven different categories, a …

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Breakfast at The Plaza with Disney princesses and Tinker Bell? Sounds like every girl’s dream, which designer Danielle DiFerdinando made true last week when she hosted an event to launch her new co-branded handbag partnership with Disney. In addition to the partnership, Danielle was also named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 …

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While brick and mortar retail locations have been struggling, the upscale Balinese jewelry brand John Hardy is moving ahead with three new store locations in the works. The first is set to open in Houston, Texas in September, followed by a flagship location in New York City’s Soho district in …

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Kohl’s has pledged to donate an impressive $1 million to Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (JA), rolling out over the next three years. The money will be raised through the Kohl’s Cares program, an initiative that sells children’s books and soft toys where 100 percent of the net profit are donated …

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Yes, mini- and nano-bags might be getting lots of press, but what about the consumer who wants a large, roomy bag to hold all her things? Ya know, one that actually fits stuff? Luckily, we’ve found something to fit the bill…and everything else. Created by fashion designer Aimee G, the Beadle …

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The Accessories Council 20th Anniversary ACE Awards have a new date: Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Traditionally held in November, the awards would have coincided with the presidential election this year, which the council did not think would be the best ni…