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May 15, 2013
Club Monaco launches lookbook on Tumblr

International lifestyle brand Club Monaco is leveraging the power of social media to promote its fashion apparel and accessories. It has launched an interactive fashion lookbook on Tumblr.

May 15, 2013
Former Aeropostale exec named to Blue Nile board

Blue Nile, an online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, has appointed former Aeropostale co-CEO Mindy Meads to its board of directors.

May 14, 2013
Deckers streamlines supply chain

Global footwear company Deckers Outdoor Corporation, known for its Ugg and Teva brands, has selected the GT Nexus platform to improve supply chain collaboration and visibility.

May 9, 2013
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.

May 2, 2013
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.

May 1, 2013
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.

April 25, 2013
JCP to debut Bijoux Bar jewelry collection

J.C. Penney is introducing the Bijoux Bar, a line of fine jewelry that features collections from Kenneth Jay Lane, Kara Ross, Lana Bramlette, Dominique Cohen, Doris Panos, Rodrigo Otazu and Diego Massimo.

April 12, 2013
Former American Eagle exec named an SVP at Guess

LOS ANGELES — Guess has appointed Hillary Super as SVP, general merchandise manager for, reporting to Paul Marciano, co-founder and CEO.

"We are delighted to have a leader like Hillary at Guess.  She understands the Guess brand and values, and will lead a team of talented merchants," said Paul Marciano. "Her relentless focus on brand integrity, execution, and on the customers has allowed her to grow great businesses, and her accomplishments as a leader are exemplary."

April 9, 2013
Online shoe retailer launches design contest

Online shoe retailer, OnlineShoes.com, announced that four in-vogue fashion bloggers will each design a pair of customized 993 Running Shoes by New Balance, and readers will vote on who did it best.

April 9, 2013
T.J. Maxx finds women not falling victim to fashion trends

Women are taking fashion into their own hands, according to a new study from T.J.Maxx and Dr. Hazel Clark, research chair of fashion at Parsons The New School for Design.

April 8, 2013
Macy's launches American Icons campaign

Macy's has announced the launch of its American Icons campaign, a cross-country tribute to the beloved traditions, people and landscapes of America.

April 4, 2013
A&F eyes global expansion

Abercrombie & Fitch in its annual report revealed that it plans to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in Seoul and Shanghai in 2013, as well as 20 international Hollister stores.

March 25, 2013
H&M proves to be a fashionable destination

H&M is the fashion retailer that consumers reported visiting for the first time most often, followed by Kohl’s, Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and Forever 21.

March 22, 2013
Former Adidas exec named CEO at 2XU

2XU, a manufacturer of high performance athletic apparel, has named Kevin Roberts CEO of the company.

March 18, 2013
Champs, Adidas launch Tumblr-inspired campaign

Champs Sports and Adidas Originals are launching the latest Adicolor Collection with a first-of-its-kind, advertising campaign inspired by the micro-blogging site, Tumblr, featuring three of the hottest tastemakers in professional sports.

March 18, 2013
Keds steps out on tour with Taylor Swift

Keds has announced its sponsorship of seven-time Grammy winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and style icon Taylor Swift's North American RED Tour, kicking-off on March 13 in Omaha, Nebraska and continuing through September.

March 14, 2013
Maybelline fashions a new beauty blog

Maybelline New York has launched "City," its first monthly fashion and makeup blog.

March 14, 2013
Sales take a dive at Aeropostale

Aeropostale reported that net sales for the fourth quarter decreased 1% to $797.7 million, from $808.4 million in the year ago period.

March 7, 2013
DSW steps up luxury offering with new site

DSW Inc. has launched Luxe810.com, a new website located at dsw.com/luxe810 that offers top luxury brands at up to 50% off.

March 7, 2013
Sycamore Partners to acquire Hot Topic

Sycamore Partners has agreed to acquire teen retailer Hot Topic for approximately $600 million, or 14 cents per share in cash.

March 7, 2013
‘Project Runway’ contestants to make high-fashion styles with Duck Tape

Duck Tape is heading to the runway this Thursday on Lifetime’s “Project Runway,” as season 11’s aspiring designers face the “Unconventional Materials Challenge,” a competition in every season that challenges them to create high-fashion clothing from something other than fabric.

February 26, 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch names EVP stores

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced the promotion of Amy Zehrer to the position of EVP stores, from SVP, effective immediately.

February 14, 2013
Coach international head named chief commercial officer

Coach announced that Victor Luis has been appointed president and chief commercial officer.

February 12, 2013
Puma walks sustainable path with new shoe

Puma has launched InCycle, the brand's first closed-loop collection of footwear, apparel and accessories, all of which have earned the "Cradle to Cradle Certified[CM] Basic" certification.

February 5, 2013
Aeropostale president to retire in March

Michael Cunningham, Aeropostale president, is retiring effective March 29, the company announced Tuesday.

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