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Retail Rollout
EYEWEAR IS AN ACCESSORIES MUST-HAVE, AND COMPANIES ARE RESPONDING BY GOING FULL STEAM AHEAD WITH EXPANSION.
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Counting On Kitsch
LOW PRICE POINTS AND NOVELTY FASHION PIECES ARE INSULATING THE ACCESSORIES MARKET FROM ECONOMIC WOES.
Accessori…
Spring Ads: Serene And Simple
NEW YORK -- Reacting to the mood of the nation, accessories firms are taking a decidedly soft and gentle…
Saks Jewelry Takes Center Stage
NEW YORK -- There were diamonds in the air and pearls strung around town last week, as the fine jewelry indust
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Jewelers Polish Best Bets
NEW YORK -- The luxury sector may have taken a steep dive last year, but that doesn't seem to have tempered th
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Barneys New York Bucks The Times, Sets Big Expansion Plan
NEW YORK -- Although Barneys New York might not be cash rich, never mind -- it's in rollout mode.
The departmen…
A Mixed Batch
ACCESSORIES VENDORS AREN'T BOUND TO ANY ONE PARTICULAR TREND. INSTEAD, THEY'RE OFFERING A CHEST FULL OF VARIOU
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Changes Afoot At Gold Toe
NEW YORK -- Legwear brand Gold Toe is looking both inside and outside department stores for future growth.
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Taking A Wary Approach For Spring
NEW YORK -- Accessories fared better than many other categories this past holiday season, but overall, busines
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Century 21 Readies For Reopening
NEW YORK -- Century 21, one of the city's most popular retail destinations, plans to reopen its flagship in lo…
Goodman Signs On With Kate Spade
NEW YORK -- In a bid to build its global presence, Kate Spade on Tuesday said Alan Goodman has joined as…
Baubles, Bangles and Beads Spur Retail Growth
NEW YORK -- The city's lagging economy isn't stopping accessories makers from stampeding into town. From the t…
Fishing For the Next Wave in Legwear
Though the legwear market saw bursts of energy in the last year, overall sales continue to struggle due to…
French Fashion Twist
NEW YORK -- A slice of new French fashion is being exported to the American scene.
Three French contemporary…
St. John Buyout Plan Gets 1-Day Extension
NEW YORK -- St. John Knits, hit by several lawsuits over its buyout proposal from chairman Bob Gray and his…