The Botkier brand is well known for its handbags, especially its famous Trigger style that made the label an early sensation. Now, Botkier is expanding into footwear, right on the heels of its fashion jewelry revival. Botkier did dabble in shoes once before in 2008 with a limited collection in honor …

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Hudson’s Bay Company released some earnings for the quarter beginning May 1, 2016 and ending July 30, 2016(1) Highlights: Consolidated comparable sales increase of 1.9% On a constant currency basis, consolidated comparable sales decrease of 1.3% DSG (Department Store Group) comparable sales increase of 1.1% HBC Off Price (Saks OFF …

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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced financial results for its second quarter ended July 30, 2016. While delivering a smaller-than-expected loss (a 52% improvement in net loss over the prior year to $(56) million or $(0.18) per share), earnings still fell short of expectations. Comparable sales increased 2.2 % for …

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Heading to Vegas for MAGIC Aug 15 through 17? A few things to mark on your calendar to check out in between shopping the aisles: ‘HOLD ON’ FOR WILSON PHILLIPS On Monday, August 15th, the beloved vocal group will perform during FN PLATFORM’s opening night party in the FN Café …

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Nordstrom released its second quarter earnings, beating analyst expectations. Highlights included unadjusted earnings of $0.67 per share against analyst expectations of $0.57 a share. Total company net sales decreased 0.2%, revenue fell just a bit short at $3.65 billion versus projections of $3.68 billion. Comp sales fell -1.2%, but that was …

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Dillard’s released its earnings results yesterday, beating estimates. Dillard’s reported net income for the 13 weeks ended July 30, 2016 of $12.1 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to net income of $29.9 million, or $0.75 per share, for the prior year second quarter.  This beat the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate …

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Come early 2017, the Macy’s retail landscape is going to look quite different. The retailer just announced it will be closing 100–that’s 15%–of all its stores. The news came after Macy’s reported second quarter earnings, which were well received by Wall Street. Macy’s shares got a 16% surge in early …

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Get ready to walk down Retro Road! New York’s ever-changing concept store Story has unveiled “Remember When,” an immersive retro experience that celebrates Nickelodeon’s iconic shows and memorable characters from the ‘90s, timed to the 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon animation. Open now until September 18, “Remember When” is the 31st …

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Kohl’s released its earnings and while the company admitted results fell below its own expectations, reaction on Wall Street caused shares to soar after the big-box retailer beat estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit. The chain’s stock surged 10% in pre-market trading to $41.83 after the company posted a 7.7% increase …

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FN PLATFORM is now bi-coastal. UBM Fashion Group, organizer of MAGIC, Coterie, Project, Stitch, AccessoriesTheShow, Accessorie Circuit and more, just announced the launch of FN PLATFORM in New York City. After opening in Vegas in 2010, FN PLATFORM has …