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Macy’s revealed disappointing second quarter results, and it’s looking to China for future growth opportunities. In an earnings report, Macy’s Inc noted that revenue fell 2.6 % to $6.1 billion in the quarter, while its profit slipped from $292 million to $217 million. Macy’s cited a few reasons for the drop: One, it lost revenues from […]
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So just how will that elusive Millennial/Gen Z consumer navigate the malls, the web and social media as they plan this year’s back to school shopping? Teen Vogue and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) set out to explore just that, as well as how much teens plan to spend, reasons for shopping in-store versus […]
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Hang up those wall calendars, sync your mobile phones and start making travel reservations: the 2016 New York Market Week dates have arrived. The key dates for the accessories industry are as follows: 2016 January 11-15 February 1-5 –(department store shop) March 7-11 May 2-6 August 1-5 November 7-11 The New York market dates are […]
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Get ready for plenty of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, not to mention some awesome 70s music and fashion, as HBO unveils a sneak peek into its upcoming 10-episode series “Vinyl.” Co-produced by Martin Scorcese and Mick Jagger and set in New York City in 1972, “Vinyl” looks at the sordid underworld of the […]
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Gap Inc. continues to struggle. The company’s comp sales for July 2015 were down 3% versus a 2% increase last year. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, Gap Inc.’s net sales decreased 2% to $3.90 billion compared with $3.98 billion for the second quarter last year. By global brand for July 2015, comparable […]
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Handbag Designer 101 is a curated marketplace with the largest selection of handbags made by independent designers. HBD101 is known for discovering the next “It Bag” designer through their Independent Handbag Designer Awards, now going into its tenth year. At Handbag Designer 101, one can shop celeb and street style, bag trends and also vintage bags. With […]
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As retailers come out of August Market, buying and planning are top of mind, especially in today’s tricky economy, where getting it just right is harder than ever. According to report from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics, retailers worldwide lose a staggering $1.75 Trillion annually due to overstocks, out-of-stocks and needless returns. […]
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Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.6% this month over the same time last year as retailers begin to bring in merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. Imports for […]
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A new report by Allied Market Research titled “Global Opportunity Analysis and Forecast for Anti-Counterfeit Clothing and Accessories Packaging Market, 2014-2020 Market” forecasts the global anti-counterfeit clothing and accessories packaging market to grow 9.9% during 2015-2020. Track and trace technology would be the fastest growing segment registering 11.5% growth from 2015 to 2020. Barcode segment […]
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Pamela N. Danziger is an internationally recognized expert specializing in consumer insights for marketers targeting the affluent consumer. She is president of Unity Marketing, a marketing consulting firm she founded in 1992. Here, she discusses the Neiman Marcus IPO and what it might be signaling for the luxury customer. Neiman Marcus IPO: Time to Cash […]
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