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May 14, 2013
Century 21 tries out smaller footprint

Century 21 is opening a new concept store at the Outlet Collection Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, N.J. The retailer hopes a smaller footprint will offer shoppers an “elevated shopping experience” with a highly edited assortment of fashion and accessories for men and women.

May 9, 2013
Target sets bull’s-eye on fall with new collection

Summer’s not yet here, but Target has its bull’s-eye set on fall. The discount retailer is teaming up with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive collection for women and men.

May 8, 2013
Bare Necessities entices tech-savvy shoppers

Bare Necessities, an online specialty retailer of women's and men's branded and designer intimate apparel and lingerie, has launched an interactive look book showcasing Wacoal’s intimates to entice tech-savvy shoppers with smartphones and tablets.

May 3, 2013
Former Unilever exec to head global supplier company

Unger Global has appointed William D. Ecker as its new CEO. Before joining Unger, Ecker was president and CEO of Hartz Mountain Corporation, the leading manufacturer and marketer of pet care products in the United States and Canada.

May 1, 2013
A "Target bump" for Canadian designer

Toronto native Sarah Stevenson won a design contest this week and with it the right to design a collection of a dozen pieces that will be featured in Target’s Canadian stores.

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 18, 2013
Predictix appoints new EVP and chief scientist

Supply chain solutions company Predictix has appointed Ronald P. Menich, Ph.D., as its new EVP and chief scientist.

April 12, 2013
Banana Republic, Issa London launch safari-inspired line

Banana Republic has teamed up with designer Issa London to launch the Banana Republic Issa London Collection – a limited-edition capsule inspired by the safari roots of Banana Republic's heritage and the spirit of an exotic journey.

April 8, 2013
Derek Lam designs dress up Kohl's apparel selection

Designer Derek Lam's Rio de Janeiro inspired collection is now available at Kohl's as part of the retailer's DesigNation series.

March 18, 2013
HGTV at home with HSN

HSN has partnered with HGTV to launch HGTV Home Outdoor Living, only at HSN. Launching across HSN and HGTV's multiple platforms on March 19, HGTV Home Outdoor Living will redefine the outdoor living retail landscape with top HGTV experts appearing on HSN, including Designer John Gidding, star of Curb Appeal.

March 18, 2013
Promotions announced at Easton Sports

Easton-Bell Sports, a designer, developer and marketer of innovative sports equipment and accessories under the Easton, Bell, Giro, Riddell and Blackburn brands, has announced the following key executive appointments and promotions at Easton Sports:

March 11, 2013
Finding ‘Fabulous’ the Marshall’s way

Off price retailer Marshall’s has teamed up with television personality Maria Menounos to promote the treasure hunt atmosphere its stores offer shoppers.

February 27, 2013
Crosman shoots for marketing success with new hire

Crosman Corp., an international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a wide range of products for the shooting sports, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Lambert as VP marketing.

February 19, 2013
Leaders in business, entertainment to headline Network of Executive Women event

CHICAGO — Muhtar Kent, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN Inc., and actress and activist Geena Davis will headline an all-star bill at the Network of Executive Women Executive Leaders Forum, July 23 to 25 in Los Angeles. More than 250 senior-level executives from the retail and consumer products industry are expected to attend the invitation-only event.

February 8, 2013
Emerging designer wins top prize with Target Canada

Target has presented its Emerging Designer Award to Mélissa Nepton. Nepton was selected from a group of five finalists as the grand prize winner during the final competition hosted last night at Montreal Fashion Week.

January 31, 2013
Samsung launches crowd-sourced designer bag

Samsung Electronics has partnered with New York-based designer to create the industry's first co-created print inspired by crowd-sourced sketches and images using the Galaxy Note II.

January 25, 2013
Target Canada unveils exclusives, partnerships ahead of opening

Target has revealed its exclusive partnerships, own brands and limited collections that Canadian consumers can look forward to experiencing once the retailer opens its first stores in the country this spring.

January 9, 2013
DSW ups the omni-channel ante

Designer Shoe Warehouse will use VendorNet’s StoreNet Live tool to strengthen its e-commerce position by improving fulfillment for online sales.

January 7, 2013
New brand to debut at Banana Republic

Shoppers looking for apparel inspired by the summer sophistication of the Hamptons will want to head to the Banana Republic this spring.

November 29, 2012
Bluefly appoints new CFO

James Gallagher was named CFO at Bluefly, an online retailer of designer brands founded in 1998 in the heart of New York’s fashion district.

November 27, 2012
Crosman Corporation names new VP, manufacturing

Crosman Corporation, an international designer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of products for the shooting sports, has named Lenn Phegley as its VP of manufacturing.

November 19, 2012
Sleep Innovations acquired by Sun Capital Partners affiliate

Sleep Innovations, designer and manufacturer of memory foam products, has been acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.

October 18, 2012
Flash sales feeding full price demand

A funny thing happened on the way to the department store: luxury goods became accessible to consumers online and at increasingly deeply discounted prices.

September 24, 2012
Kohl's names next designer in limited-edition series

Kohl's is partnering with designer Derek Lam for the second installment if its DesigNation limited-edition collection.

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