Apparel & Accessories

05/13/2013 - 15:04
Ann Taylor debuts collection by Kate Hudson

Ann Taylor has partnered with celebrity Kate Hudson on an exclusive collection set to debut in Ann Taylor stores next week. To mark the launch of the limited-edition collection, the retailer will host a White Party at Ann Taylor stores nationwide.

05/13/2013 - 14:41
Target gets in on superhero action

Target has become the latest retailer to get its geek on. The discount retailer has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC Entertainment, and will launch an extensive summer collection of exclusive Justice League merchandise.

05/13/2013 - 10:40
Bebe beefs up board

Bebe has named global entrepreneur Narry Singh to the company’s board of directors.

05/10/2013 - 17:51
Sparks fly July 4 with Macy’s and Usher

Macy’s is getting help from singer, songwriter and dancer Usher in curating the concept, music and design of the 37th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. The retailer’s fireworks spectacular is the nation’ largest patriotic pyrotechnic display.

05/10/2013 - 12:49
Former Gap exec to head David’s Bridal

Former Gap executive Pamela B. Wallack has been named CEO of David’s Bridal, a U.S.-based specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories.

05/10/2013 - 11:02
Former Macy’s exec lands on feet at Miami Ballet

Miami City Ballet’s Board of Trustees today elected former Macy’s executive Susan D. Kronick as its new president of the board.

05/09/2013 - 19:05
Apparel discounters maintain momentum

TJX and Ross both reported April sales results that exceeded expectations. Same store sales for the four-week period ended May 4, increased 8% for TJX, while Ross saw a same-store sales increase of 7% for the same period.

05/09/2013 - 14:35
Retailers see mixed results in April

The Buckle and Zumiez all reported better-than-expected same-store sales for April, even as concerns about the job market bit into other retailers’ results.

05/09/2013 - 13:09
Former Eli Lilly exec heads to Sears

Sears Holdings has appointed former Eli Lilly CIO Jeff Balagna as its new EVP and CIO. In his new role, Balagna will be responsible for all technology and infrastructure initiatives for the company in its support centers and in-store.

05/09/2013 - 12:12
Meijer marks milestone, opens 200th store

Meijer is marking a special milestone Thursday, May 16, when it opens its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich. The store opening will create more than 200 jobs for the community.

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