Restoration/Catterton Deal Advances
One day after the expiration of a
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If it’s your job to select and develop products for catalogs, Websites, or stores, you know that trade shows are a way of life. You might even say that
J.C. Penney pairs up with Polo
A year after announcing it would partner with Polo Ralph Lauren in a private label deal, J.C. Penney unveiled the lifestyle brand, American Living. The
Abercrombie store photos an illegal eyeful
Abercrombie & Fitch years ago frequently found itself in hot water over the racy photos and content in its now-defunct A&F Quarterly magalog. The apparel
L.L. Bean Heads to Chicago
In its first retail expansion outside the Northeast corridor, L.L. Bean in September will open a store in the Chicago area.
Sharper Image Replaces CEO Lightman
Just 10 months after taking on the job of rescuing the high-tech gadgets and gifts merchant, Steve Lightman is out of Sharper Image Corp.
J.C. Penney Launches American Living
A year after announcing it would partner with Polo Ralph Lauren in a private label deal, J.C. Penney is unveiling the lifestyle brand, American Living.
Store Closures, Layoffs for Charming Shoppes
A shareholder group for Charming Shoppes a few weeks ago asked for changes at the multichannel plus-size apparel retailer, and it got them
Your Best Zips: The Ones Around Your Store
Your catalog doesn’t just have to drive customers to the Internet or the telephone. It can also get people into stores. The trick? Mailing to trade-area zips.
Talbots to drop Kids, Mens lines
The Talbots is turning its back on men and children. To better focus on its core women’s apparel business, the company announced Jan. 4 that it will drop