Nashville, TN–Genesco Inc. today reported a 60% hike in its second quarter profit, buoyed by improved sales in its cap business. For the three months ended August 2, Genesco posted a profit of $7.5 million, or 32 cents a share, up from a year-earlier profit of $4.7 million, or 20 cents a share. Excluding certain […]

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New York and Luxembourg—Boasting a technical reach of 100 million households across North America, Fashion One Television LLC, a fashion, entertainment and lifestyle TV network, announced today the launch of the world’s first global Ultra HD channel, Fashion One 4K. SES, the satellite operator, is delivering the free-to-air channel across North America, South America and […]

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Fort Wayne, IN—In its struggle to turnaround its business and garner new customers, Vera Bradley Inc. today reported that its second quarter profit fell due to lower traffic and dismal comparable store sales. For the three months ended August 1, the handbag and accessories brand posted a profit of $5.7 million, or 15 cents a […]

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White Plains, NY and New York—Since launching in the United States, FitFlop has made some impressive strides, chalking up more than $80 million in annual sales from thousands of retail accounts who love the brand’s ergonomic footwear. To fuel that growth, however, takes planning and timely merchandise deliveries. That just got a whole lot easier […]

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Los Angeles–Sole Society, a lifestyle brand of women’s shoes, handbags, and accessories, today opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar retail store at Santa Monica Place. Launched in 2011, the online footwear brand kicked up buzz by delivering $100-and-under shoes directly to consumers’ doors. Now, with a physical presence in one of LA’s premier shopping […]

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Hong Kong–Charles Philip Shanghai, a luxury shoe brand coveted by “celebrities and worldwide trendsetters, hopes to expand its sales further with the debut of its online store. Created by TLG Commerce,  Charles Philip Shanghai now two online selling platforms: one prepared to operate globally and the other exclusively for the Chinese market. The luxury footwear […]

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New York—Following JCPenney’s recent encouraging quarterly earnings report, some key retail stock advisors have upgraded the department store, citing its continued move from near bankruptcy to a pending turnaround. Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating of the retailer, saying the store is finally getting its merchandising mojo back. “Management is confident that JCPenney has the right […]

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Ethica is an online boutique with an exclusive focus on ethical and sustainable fashion. Over the past three years, the pioneering shop has become a go-to destination for discovering and supporting conscientious, independent brands. Ethica’s curated accessories selection spans handcrafted jewelry, often made with recycled metals and other components; items with timeless design that customers […]

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New York–For the Fall/Winter 2015 season HUE announces the launch of TecTights, a new collection that fuses technology with style. Comprised of four products, TechTights are able to keep wearers warmer in colder months yet still have a fashionable look. Providing total coverage, the Blackout TecTights feature 100 denier tights, making them completely opaque. Seamless […]

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Padua, Italy and Paris–Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo, and Elie Saab, the eponymous Lebanese designer, announced today the launch of the very first ELIE SAAB eyewear collection. The licensing agreement has been signed and will run until 2025. The first collection will be available worldwide starting from January 2017 in a selected network of exclusive […]

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