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The World of JLo to Bow at Field’s
Marshall Field's is opening the first World of J.Lo shop in its Chicago flagship featuring fashion, handbags…
On the Pulse of Urban Trends
The Pulse show in Chicago was a platform for contemporary firms to break into the urban market, which has…
Chicago Merchandise Mart Out to Make StyleMax Show ‘Red Hot’
Fashion industry promoters here posed a promising question: Why not combine one of the Windy City's top…
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Growing the Show
Organizers add new dates and fashion presentations to Chicago's apparel markets.
Embellishments in Demand in Chicago
All things embroidered and embellished were in demand at market here.
Scoop Makes Street Scene in Lower Manhattan
CHICAGO — Specialty retailer Scoop plans to open two new stores — vintage-inspired Scoop Street and Scoop…
Doctor Narciso Comes to Chicago
Narciso Rodriguez and the Windy City are developing quite a relationship.
Anne Fontaine Store Openings Progress
CHICAGO — Designer Anne Fontaine is building a global business on her fitted white shirts with a French…
Posen Blitzes the Windy City
CHICAGO — Zac Posen’s first trip to the Windy City was a memorable one.
The designer’s fans seemed unable to…
Axcelerate Speeds Into Retail
CHICAGO — Speedo launched its Axcelerate sportswear line with help from Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard at…
Urbanwear Growth a Plus at Pulse
CHICAGO — Identifying women’s urbanwear as a growing segment of their businesses, many Midwest retailers…
Color, New Denim Styles Liven Pulse
CHICAGO — Midwest urbanwear retailers, some complaining of sagging sales, looked to colorful polo shirts and…
Maximum Exposure
The Merchandise Mart appeals to buyers with additional markets and a renovated show floor.
What to Watch: Graff’s Kind of Town
CHICAGO — Visitors to the new largest-of-its-kind Graff store in Chicago could barely contain their awe.
“It’s…
State Of The Market
A LACKLUSTER ECONOMY IS FORCING SPECIALTY STORE OWNERS TO REEVALUATE THEIR OPEN-TO-BUYS, SPRING ORDERS AND WHI
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