New York—Small business owners such as independent merchants aren’t worried about the Walmart or Macy’s down the street. Their top concerns for merchants are competing small businesses, changing EMV requirements as well as the overall state of the economy and how it will impact business during Q4 and into 2016. According to ShopKeep, the cloud-based […]

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Cranston, RI—Alex and Ani, named as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing privately held companies in America, has launched its first app which combines marketing features and functions along with exclusive content. For example, its Daily Scroll gathers uplifting, positive and exclusive content each day such as a Moonscope, a daily reading based on the […]

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Jacksonville, FL—Stein Mart plans its latest chain-wide charitable program, “Give a Bear,” in an effort to provide less fortunate children a special gift during the holiday season. Stein Mart stores nationwide will have stuffed toy bears available for purchase from Oct. 12 through 18.* “Giving back to the community is a priority within the Stein […]

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Port Washington, NY– Consumers have a more positive outlook going into this holiday season, according to the 2015 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from global information company The NPD Group, the global information company. More men and women agreed with positive statements around giving to those less fortunate, shopping for the holidays, and general holiday anticipation, […]

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Los Angeles—It appeared inevitable: after failing to make a profit or turnaround sales and operations since 2009, American Apparel Inc. filed today for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and revealed a reorganization plan that would keep its retail and made-in-USA manufacturing facilities open. Under the agreement reached with its most secured lenders, American Apparel said it […]

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Washington—Retail trade associations were quick to applaud a deal reach among the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries on the most sweeping trade liberalization pact in a generation. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would affect 40% of the world economy and stand as a legacy for President Barack Obama if it is ratified by […]

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Pottstown, PA–Thinkin Sox Inc is a sock designer firm specializing in corporate branding. Thinkin Sox Inc founder, Sila Yesilsoy, learned all about launching new products and selling them while working for a gold wholesaler based in New York. It was there, the 2007 Temple University graduate and Philadelphia, Pa., resident caught the entrepreneurial bug and […]

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Los Angeles– Brighton is excited to support hundreds of local breast cancer charities across the US through its 13th annual Power of Pink Program. The company has a dedicated and deep history of giving back which includes supporting local breast cancer organizations through the sale of its exclusive Power of Pink bracelets and leathergoods. What sets […]

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Milan–The Italian Collection, an e-commerce fashion business, depends on three things: first, digital technology to secure an e-gallery; second, “sprezzatura”; and third, passion. The Italian Collection fuses these elements to champion independent Italian artisans and enables them to reach market–think North America–of which they could only dream before the days of e-commerce. Non-Branded These non-branded […]

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New York—Many luxury brands have large followings but they tend to be inactive on social media. In its Fashion and Luxury report released this week, Brandwatch, a leading social intelligence company, explored the social presence and strengths of 32 fashion and luxury brands. The report shows, while some fashion houses have strong social followings, many […]

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