Sears Holdings to Shutter Even More Kmart, Sears Doors

Hoffman Estates, IL—Lately, store closings have been a signal that business is off at some channels of retail. New closings reported by Sears Holdings Corp. on Wednesday are being given particular scrutiny due to the department store company’s struggling business overall. In what it called an annual review of its network and cost-cutting measures, Sears […]

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ATS: Through Our Accessories Lens

New York–Were you at the recent AccessoriesTheShow (ATS) at the Javits? If so, you saw aisles and aisles of amazing accessories plus a fresh collaboration with Accessories Magazine (both are owned by BJI Fashion Group). In addition to a presentation of Spring/Summer 16’s Five Big Trends, our team was also out in force snapping zillions […]

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Despite Impact of Hong Kong, Burberry Q3 Sales Edge Up

London—Burberry Group reported today that its third quarter sales edged up 1% with flat comp sales as the British luxurygoods maker and other luxury brands continue to feel the impact of a slowing Chinese economy. For the quarter ended Dec. 31, Burberry posted sales of 603 million euros (about $870 million) on a reported basis. […]

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Bon-Ton Reports 1.5% Decline in Holiday Sales

York, PA—Another retailer warns about the warm weather impact on its holiday sales. Today Bon-Ton Stores Inc. reported its preliminary fourth quarter report, saying it had a 1.5% fall in sales during November and Decemer. Total sales for the two-month holiday period sales were $784.4 million, compared with $796.5 million in those months in 2014. […]

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Marchon Inks License with Columbia Sportswear

Melville, NY– Marchon Eyewear, Inc., has announced an exclusive global licensing agreement with Columbia Sportswear, a leader in outdoor apparel and products. The agreement grants Marchon rights to manufacture and distribute Columbia-branded sun and ophthalmic collections. The range of sun and optical styles will launch globally in September 2016, and includes a technical line of […]

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