What defines vintage? How can retailers use vintage to set their stores apart? How can salespeople inform themselves on the specifics of various vintage eras? How is vintage inspiring new designs and making what’s old new again? These questions and many more will be addressed at The Value of Vintage, …

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Retail might be tough but there are still outstanding merchants out there making a difference! Here’s your chance to acknowledge and reward your best and hardest-working merchant partners. Send nominations for Accessories Magazine’s 8th Annual 2018 Annual Merchants Hall of Fame Awards to 2018HallofFame@ubm.com. All nominations are strictly confidential. Since those already …

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In Aldo’s Fall 2017 campaign, the footwear and accessories retailer taps into the notion of community in the digital space. The campaign brings together the #AldoCrew—from shoppers to celebrities, A-listers to influencers, all while celebrating individuality and love for personal style. Aldo’s new global campaign goes live across all marketing …

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Emojis have dominated youth fashion for a while, from patches and pins to full-on smiley textile prints. And just when you thought they were going away…theyyyyyyyy’re back! “The Emoji Movie,” opening in theaters July 28, promises plenty of fashion inspiration for those who prefer to text speak in tiny yellow …

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We are living in a world of technology that is constantly evolving and has become part of our everyday lives. Accessories Magazine’s Tech Style Guide brings you the ultimate list of trendy and stylish accessories for the tech-savvy consumer!
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It’s 90 degrees and sweltering in New York City, so that can only mean one thing: Xmas in July! This month kicks off a bunch of retailer previews featuring upcoming holiday trends, exclusive collections, designer collaborations and holiday spirit! Today, walk with us through Macy’s holiday offerings, held at its …

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Why are consumers so loyal to the world’s most elite brands? Hitting bookstores this September, The Participation Game: How The Top 100 Brands Build Loyalty In A Skeptical World, explores customer loyalty to brands such as Aeropostale, Target, Nike, Adidas, Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, Kohl’s, Macy’s, GAP, Gucci, Anthropologie, TOMS, Amazon and …

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His motto was “faking it” but jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane was real through and through. Jeweler to First Ladies, royalty (that’s real royalty and Hollywood royalty), international socialites, and TV characters (remember Carrie Bradshaw’s giant butterfly necklace?), KJL was as beloved as he was admired. He died peacefully in …

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When Retail Systems Research (RSR) interviewed 1,266 retailers about their top three challenges, “consumer price sensitivity” was the most common complaint (55%). This was even up from 2016, when 50% of executives cited it most prominently, notes eMarketer Retail. But in actuality, long lines and salespeople complaints ranked high. But …

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Today, the National Retail Federation announced that Macy’s Executive Chairman Terry Lundgren has been elected chairman of the NRF Board of Directors. Lundgren replaces former HSNi CEO Mindy Grossman, who resigned from her post after leaving retail to head Weight Watchers. In addition to Lundgren’s appointment, four new members have been …

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