Apparel & Accessories

05/02/2013 - 12:05
Leadership, board changes at Delia’s

Delia’s has appointed Tracy Gardner as the company’s new chief creative officer, and also as a member of the board of directors. Walter Killough, who back in January announced his intention to step down as CEO April 1, has agreed to remain in the role through August 2.

05/02/2013 - 11:31
Nike execs step into new roles

Nike has promoted VP Michael Spillane to VP and GM of Nike’s Greater China geography effective June 1. Spillane replaces Craig Cheek who will move to a global role as VP and GM of Nike’s Young Athletes.

05/01/2013 - 17:11
Despite cool weather Jones Group reports Q1 profit

The Jones Group Inc. returned to a profit in the first quarter, but sales were hampered by unseasonably cool weather.

05/01/2013 - 17:03
Big Q1 for Big 5

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported upticks in net income, sales and same store sales for first quarter fiscal 2013. Net income grew from $156,000 to $7.5 million.

05/01/2013 - 16:35
Former VS exec to be chief designer at Guess

Guess has appointed former Victoria’s Secret executive Sharleen Ernster Lazear as chief design officer, overseeing all product categories for the Guess brands. She will report to CEO Paul Marciano.

05/01/2013 - 12:27
Macy’s, AA to host Asian American hip-hop group

Macy’s will honor contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select Macy’s locations nationwide.

05/01/2013 - 11:45
Walmart touts next growth engine

E-commerce was labeled Walmart’s next growth engine by Neil Ashe, the retailer’s president and CEO of global e-commerce during an investor presentation Wednesday morning.

05/01/2013 - 10:51
Charlotte Russe to optimize mobile shopping experience

Mobile solutions provider Moovweb has added fashion retailer Charlotte Russe to its list of customers using its cloud-based experience platform.

04/30/2013 - 17:57
NRF says mom’s in for a treat, while IBISWorld says not so much

Moms are in for a special treat this Mother’s Day, May 12, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, but another survey conducted by IBISWorld has found that Mother’s Day spending growth will be flat this year compared to last year.

04/30/2013 - 16:34
Five Below to raise funds for kids with cancer

Five Below, a leading retailer of extreme-value merchandise for teens and pre-teens, is once again teaming up with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise money to help children with cancer.

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