With Summer just around the corner, Accessories Magazine brings you the ultimate must-have beach items for the summer! It’s all about on-trend summer accessories that will keep your retail assortment cool and refreshing! Be a part of this unique style guide and get a dedicated email blast to over 16,000 key …

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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. continues to shuffle and reorganize in attempts to raise itself from its struggles, with its CEO stepping down to be succeeded by the COO. Bon Ton has also promoted an executive to EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer.
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Marcolin Group, the eyewear manufacturer behind designer brands like Tom Ford and Balenciaga, is joining forces with Rivoli Group, a leading luxury retailer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar and Bahrain, in a brand new venture. The newly formed company will be named Marcolin Middle East, with 51% ownership by …

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After months and months of speculation, Coach Inc. announced today that it will acquire rival handbag and accessory brand Kate Spade & Company, in a sweeping deal for a cool $2.4 billion. The move will put Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman (bought by Coach in 2015) under one roof and …

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Everyone was feelin’ FABB at the 28th Annual Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball, held Monday, May 3rd at Chelsea Piers’ Pier 60. The event was attended by hundreds of top industry powerhouses, retail management and buyers from all the major stores and manufacturers in accessories. FABB has raised over $15 million for charities over the …

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As we wrap up May Market Week, we’ve all got Fall weather, Fall trends and Fall trade shows on our minds! Accessories has been checking in with some of the industry’s best retailers to see what piqued their interest most from the runway shows and what’s on their open-to-buy hit …

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  Whether you’re a designer testing the retail waters, an e-tailer looking to experiment with a first-time brick-and-mortar space, or an existing retailer wanting to test a new concept or location, deciding to do a pop-up is the easy part. Executing it is a lot harder. You won’t want to …

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The fashion industry turned out in force to celebrate Linda Fargo’s newest venture: Linda’s–a highly personalized and curated boutique inside Bergdorf Goodman. Linda’s at Bergdorf Goodman features an ever-changing range of eclectic products, all reflective of Linda’s tastes, latest obsessions and fascinations. The shop, both in-store and on BG.com, includes ready-to-wear, accessories, vintage …

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Join Accessories Magazine and industry veterans this Monday as we explore proven methods for driving repeat business! The panel will feature Richard Shapiro/Center For Client Retention, BJ Gedney/Hat Attack and Ann Gitter/Knit Wit boutiques.

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Cathy Beaudoin, president of Amazon Fashion, has resigned from her post. “Given the momentum of the business and strength of the team, she’s decided now is the right time to pass the baton. We thank Cathy for her tremendous contributions to Amazon Fashion and wish her all the best. An …

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