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Los Angeles– Sole Society, a lifestyle brand of women’s shoes, bags and accessories, announced Wednesday $8 million in Series B funding from Nordstrom and Insight Venture Partners and a newly appointed executive team to support operations and expand distribution. Previous COO and newly appointed CEO Andy Solomon will lead this strategic growth for the born-on-the-web […]
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New York–H.Stern has reopened its Fifth Avenue boutique which has been closed since January 2015 while undergoing a highly anticipated major renovation. The renovated boutique was developed by Studio Arthur Casas and evokes the jewelry brand’s Brazilian identity aligned with the cosmopolitan design. The architecture complements the delicate craft of the jewelry by creating an […]
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Washington—The nation’s largest retailers, as ranked by STORES Magazine and Kantar Retail, have collectively held their top spots thanks to one common denominator: a customer-centric, omnichannel focused business model. “The biggest retailers continue to get bigger because they embrace change,” says Susan Reda, editor, STORES Media. “Every one of the top companies maintains a razor-sharp […]
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Irvine, CA–Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. announced this week the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sheplers, Inc. , a 115-year old western lifestyle company with 25 retail locations across the United States and an industry-leading e-commerce business. Boot Barn financed the acquisition and refinanced approximately $172 million of its and Sheplers’ existing indebtedness with […]
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Cincinnati–Do you cringe at the idea of paying a fee to join a customer loyalty program? Chances are you’re not a Millennial. A LoyaltyOne nationwide survey of 1,005 consumers in May 2015 reveals that Millennials ages 18 to 35 scored significantly higher than any other population segment for being open minded in investing in a […]
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Los Angeles–Joy & Mario, the footwear brand known for its collection of modern, stylish espadrilles, is taking a walk to the wild side. The company recently announced a new collection benefiting World Wildlife Fund. Since its inception, Joy & Mario has strived to create fashionable products that are sustainable, socially conscious and positively affect the […]
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Washington–President Barack Obama today signed two important trade measures into law – the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 and Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015). Both bills, passed by Congress last week, are key pieces of the trade agenda supported by retailers and trade associations such as American Apparel & […]
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New York–Iconic headwear brand Kangol, born in London and raised in New York, is launching a radio streaming station-featuring music exclusively curated by ten global underground record labels including Golf Channel, Rockers International, Stones Throw, Foundation, Burger, PPU Records, Soundway, Workshop, Plant Records and Minimal Wave. Available at www.radiokangol.com. Radio Kangol is a love letter […]
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Beaverton, OR—Even after 51 years in business, Nike is still just doing it. In its fourth quarter earnings report Thursday, the athletic giant surged past analysts’ estimates for profit, sales and orders last quarter, sending the stock into record territory and lifting the entire stock portfolio. For the three months ended May 31, total sales […]
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New York—Don’t let the continued rise in online sales dampen the need for bricks-and-mortar. Just ask BaubleBar, a jewelry etailer, who plans to open its first store at the Roosevelt Mall on Long Island. Given that fashion jewelry is such an impulsive sale, BaubleBar founders believe the brand hopes to move into the malls where […]
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