The Future of Luxury
Luxury brands are projected to have a strong growth trajectory in 2019, and with 97% of the profits in the fashion industry are earned by luxury brands, it’s a trajectory worth a closer look. But there’s a catch
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Target Named The Retailer Of The Year And Fashion Nova Faces Charges
TARGET: RETAILER OF THE YEAR It's been a year-and-a-half since Target vowed to invest in digital and brick-and-mortar initiatives at a hefty price tag of $7 billion. The aggressive business strategy put emphasis on Target's "cheap chic" theme. By launching
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Holiday Deals Came Early This Year and Timberland Boosts Its Eco-Initiatives
HOLIDAY DEALS CAME EARLY THIS YEAR This holiday season retailers kept their foot on the promotions accelerator, bringing Black Friday and Cyber Monday to new records. Some of the biggest increases were seen in mobile, as well as click-and-collect, transactions.
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Find Your Next Coat With These Top Winter Trends
The weather is playing a game of Russian Roulette. Sometimes it calls for a light parka, other times we’re bundled from head-to-toe to combat the elements. No matter the conditions, during this season style triumphs functionality, prompting a farewell
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Inside Nike's New House of Innovation
The heart of New York’s most prestigious shopping destination, 5th Avenue, is home to Nike’s newest progressive flagship: The House of Innovation 000. This is the second opening of the interactive retail concept, with a Shanghai store opening
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Macy's Redesigns For Success And Nike Opens An Innovation Flagship
MACY'S REDESIGNS FOR SUCCESS Macy's is testing new concepts with smaller, money-saving stores. The department store plans to cut about a fifth of square footage in four guinea pig locations. The downsize opens the door for possible partnerships with other
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Fashion's Most Unlikely Collaborations
The cat’s out of the bag: retail’s latest magic trick lies in weird and wacky collaborations. Genius brand alliances incite digital consumer frenzy, overnight camping in front of physical storefronts, and the gloating perks of exclusivity. Then there
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Versace Distracting Michael Kors and High Consumer Confidence Could Negatively Impact Amazon
WILL VERSACE DISTRACT MICHAEL KORS? Analysts are still skeptical of Michael Kor's potential after the acquisition of Versace. While the company boasted healthy earnings in the second quarter, the victory had more to do with tax cuts than brand performance.
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