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It is the end of an era for Abercrombie & Fitch. The teen apparel company announced that its long-time CEO…
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Fashion retailer C&A has appointed former McDonald's senior director of global CSR director Jeffery Hogue to…
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Kurt Geiger Donates Holiday Window Funds to Charity
Kurt Geiger is spreading a message of hope this holiday season. The British footwear designer has opted out…
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G-III Apparel is feeling the positive effects of consumer demand for sportswear and outerwear. The clothing…
Deb Shops Files for Bankruptcy, Again
Deb Shops, the teen and plus size specialty retailer, filed its second bankruptcy in less than four years on…
Meet Marsala, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2015
The global color authority Pantone has named Marsala, an earthy wine red, as the Color of the Year for 2015.