MasterCard: Holiday Sales Rise a “Solid” 7.9%

Purchase, NY–The first of the holiday figures are starting to roll in. According to MasterCard Advisors Spending Pulse, sales of furniture and women’s apparel helped total holiday reason sales grow by a “solid” 7.9%. U.S. retail sales, excluding automobiles and gas, had grown 5.5% in the period between Black Friday and Christmas Eve last year. […]

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C G-Shock Offers Sportswear Inspired S Series Women’s Collection

Dover, NJ–Athleisure styles are influencing watches, too. The bright athletic colorways that typify athletic-wear turned streetwear are found in Casio America’s the S Series Heathered collection. The S Series Heathered collection comes in 4 color ways, orange, purple, white, and green, each inspired by heathered pattern sportswear. The timepieces feature an interwoven speckled pattern, reminiscent of […]

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Governmental Notices December 19-24, 2015

Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: CPSC’s Rules concerning Toys and the Determination Regarding Heavy Elements Limits for Unfinished & Untreated Wood, the Opportunity for Oral Presentation of Comments on Proposed…

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Governmental Notices December 12-18, 2015

Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: CPSC’s Rules concerning Toys and the Determination Regarding Heavy Elements Limits for Unfinished & Untreated Wood, the Opportunity for Oral Presentation of Comments on Proposed…

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Item of the Day: GLCO’s King Sunglasses

There’s another “King” celebrating this season. In collaboration with menswear designer /iconoclast Mark McNairy, GLCO has designed a carefully crafted piece of eyewear that faithfully represents Elvis Presley’s impact on eyewear fashion. “I’m thrilled to partner with legendary designer and friend, Mark McNairy,” said Garrett Leight, GLCO CEO & Creative Director . “Elvis once said, ‘Values are […]

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Iconix Shares Plunge on News of SEC Investigation

New York–Iconix Brand Group, marketer of brands such as Candie’s, Danskin, Joe Boxer, etc., saw its shares plunge today upon news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened an investigation into Iconix’ accounting. The SEC has sent Iconix a formal order of investigation following a comment letter process with the SEC related to Iconix’ annual […]

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