Port Washington, NY– More than 1-in-5 consumers purchased or browsed for products online via a mobile device when holiday shopping for themselves or others, according to global information company The NPD Group. That number was double among Millennial consumers, between the ages of 18 and 34. “Online shopping continues to grow in importance, and Holiday […]

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Chicago—Retailers love to boast how nice and friendly they are—whether it’s true or not. But the folks in Providence, RI, home to many jewelry manufacturers, can boast they are the friendliest in the country! Today Groupon unveiled its annual Best of Groupon collection which celebrates local businesses across the country for outstanding service and the […]

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San Antonio, TX—The ever-popular “Project Runway” has had its share of sponsorship and tie ins with the fashion industry. Now, its spin-off “Project Runway Junior” is getting the same treatment. Visionworks, a national eyewear retailer with 700 locations, is partnering with Lifetime’s “ “Project Runway Junior.” For the two-part season finale, which airs Thursday, January […]

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New York—Coach Inc. today reported a decline in its second quarter profit, but sales rose and it managed to best estimated. For the quarter ended Dec. 26, the handbag and leathergoods company posted a a profit of $170.1 million, or 61 cents a share, down from $183.5 million, or 66 cents a share, a year […]

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Charlotte–Fashion designers who have a deep connection to the South and want to showcase Modern. Southern. Style. can have their clothes and accessories sold at Belk and on belk.com in spring 2017 if they’re selected as winners in Belk’s fourth annual Southern Designer Showcase. Charlotte-based Belk is seeking Southern designers of women’s apparel, Women’s accessories, […]

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New York–Bloomingdale’s will ring in the Year of the Monkey this Lunar New Year with special merchandise, events and cultural presentations through March 1. “Bloomingdale’s looks forward to honoring Chinese culture and tradition as we celebrate the Year of the Monkey,” says Tony Spring, Bloomingdale’s chairman and CEO. “It is one of many highly anticipated […]

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New York–BaubleBar has scored another $20 million in new funding, the e-tailer confirmed on Monday. The Series C round was led by prior investors, Accel Partners, Greycroft Partners, Burch Creative Capital and Aspect Ventures, but also includes new investors who will bring expertise in international expansions and large-scale operations, the company says—namely Hubert Burda Media […]

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Wilmington, DE—A federal bankruptcy judged today made it official: Dov Charney won’t be returning to American Apparel anytime soon. Judge Brendan Shannon approved approved a reorganization that hands control of the retailer to senior lenders, rejecting Charney’s alternative proposal and eliminating what may have been his last shot at retaking control of the clothing chain […]

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London—The British are coming (again). This time they’re hoping the ride the crest of vintage-inspired, simple, straightforward timepiece designs. Founded last year by “two young, successful fashion designers exploring London’s many vintage districts searching for inspiration,” Henry London quickly found a niche that appealed to young watch wearers. ‘Bygone Era’ Inspired by “an old, beautifully […]

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Pelham, NY—Cindy Edelstein, longtime consultant, entrepreneur and promoter of designer fashion and fine jewelry, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 24. Cause of death of Ms. Edelstein, 51, was heart failure. She began her career as fashion editor for JCK magazine and soon afterward realized her life’s work would be promoting and enhancing the designer segment […]

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