Milan, Italy, 2017-Dec-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX) announced today that an agreement to terminate the employment and administration relationship between Massimo Vian and the Company, was approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held today after carrying out an appropriate review and assessment. The Board resolved that, as…
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BESTSELLER publishes strategic action points on post-consumer textile waste
BESTSELLER publishes strategic action points on post-consumer textile waste as part of the Global Fashion Agenda’s Call To Action.
BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Dec-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER is Strategic Partner in the Global Fashion Agenda, a group working to set a common direction for industry efforts on sustainability.…
BESTSELLER releases its first publicly available supplier factory list
BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Dec-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (14 December 2017), BESTSELLER’s released its first publicly available supplier factory list.
“As BESTSELLER does not own factories, it is imperative for us to work with our suppliers in an open and honest way, says BESTSELLER Sustainability Manager Dorte Rye and continues. We…
JACK & JONES extends its range of styles with larger sizes from 2XL to size 6XL
BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Dec-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Plus sizes are in high demand and JACK & JONES is now meeting this demand by extending its range of styles with larger sizes from 2XL to size 6XL. The focus across all…
The Group continues to develop its integrated offline-online platform, rolling out same-day delivery in six cities and next-day delivery in six markets, including Spain, France, the UK and China.
Inditex is deploying automated in-store pick-up points for online orders.
Store count reached 7,504 with a footprint in 94 markets, having opened its first…
DFS Group launched its ninth annual Masters of Time exhibition
COLLECTORS AROUND THE WORLD ARRIVE IN MACAU FOR WORLD’S LARGEST RETAIL EVENT OF FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY
HONG KONG, China, 2017-Dec-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — DFS Group, the world’s leading travel retailer, launched its ninth annual Masters of Time exhibition on Saturday, December 9. The exhibition, which…
Rakuten opens its pro sports merchandise store Rakuten SPORTS ZONE featuring premium goods from NBA Legends
Featuring premium goods from NBA Legends
TOKYO, 2017-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc., a global marketing partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), today (Dec. 13, 2017) opened its pro sports merchandise store Rakuten SPORTS ZONE to further build…
NEW YORK, 2017-Dec-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] today (Dec. 12, 2017) announced that it has been named one of America’s 100 Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital. PVH ranks 25th on the overall JUST 100 list and 2nd in the Household Goods & Apparel category.
The JUST 100 ranks America’s largest publicly traded companies based on…
Company has long history of support for the LGBTQ community -- having hosted special shopping events for the transgender community as early as 1965
MAHWAH, N.J., 2017-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. announced that it received the top score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2018 Corporate Equality Index. The CEI is…
Tommy Hilfiger and Barbie® launch a special edition TommyXGigi Barbie
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2017-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], and Barbie® announce the launch of a special edition TommyXGigi Barbie created in the likeness of Gigi Hadid, international supermodel and global brand ambassador for TOMMY HILFIGER womenswear. The doll will be available on…
Meijer helps customers get into the holiday spirit with more than 400,000 holiday-related apparel items
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Dec-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The holiday sweater craze continues to gain popularity as the season’s parties and celebrations kick off. Traditionally, Meijer sells more than 400,000 holiday-related apparel items for the family in December, including sweatshirts, tunics,…
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announces the promotion of Chad Stauffer to the position of President, Merchandising and Marketing
MILWAUKEE, 2017-Dec-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX:BONT) today (December 5, 2017) announced the promotion of Chad Stauffer to the position of President of Merchandising and Marketing for the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Stauffer will have responsibility leading the company's…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2017-Dec-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Limited®, a legacy brand known for empowering women in the workforce for over 50 years, recently returned to TheLimited.com and debuted in 150 Belk stores. Known for delivering Modern. Southern. Style. for nearly 130 years, Belk is expanding its quality roster of national brands and private-label fashion by…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Dec-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have named Old Navy one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity. The ranking considered more than 440,000 employee surveys from organizations in a wide range of industries across the U.S. Great Place to Work, a research and consulting firm, evaluated more than…
NEW YORK, 2017-Dec-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB), owner of leading global jewelry brand Judith Ripka, today (Dec 4, 2017) announced the launch of RIPKA, a new casual fine jewelry line featuring 14K gold, available exclusively at Lord & Taylor and on judithripka.com.
Modern with a distinctive interpretation of today's casual trends, the…
Paris, 2017-Dec-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — LVMH launches the second edition of the LVMH Innovation Award, which will be presented during the upcoming Viva Technology show (May 24-26, 2018). All startups working on issues related to the luxury sector can apply and win a chance to be part of the LVMH Lab during the event.…
H&M group has been selected as a finalist in the world’s premier circular economy award program, The Circulars.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Dec-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The award program, an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders, offers recognition to individuals and organizations across the globe that are making notable contributions…
Stefan Cooke announced as the newly crowned winner of the H&M Design Award 2018
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2017-Dec-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Yesterday in London, Stefan Cooke was announced as the winner of the H&M Design Award 2018. A graduate of MA programme at Central Saint Martins, United Kingdom, Stefan was selected from eight international finalists by…
Inditex marks the tenth anniversary of Jeunes programme
The chairman and CEO of Inditex, Pablo Isla, met today with representatives of the various editions of the French programme in Paris, the city where this initiative took off 10 years ago, and told them that “we feel particularly proud of the example you give and the…
COLLECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS IN STORES AND ONLINE IN SPRING 2018
NEW YORK, 2017-Dec-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap announced today (12/01/2017) a new limited-edition collection created for GapKids with actor and former Gap campaign star Sarah Jessica Parker. The collection is expected to be available for purchase to customers Spring 2018 through…
Bon-Ton Family Of Stores will host "Santa Fest" Events on December 2 and December 9
Bon-Ton Family Of Stores Will Host Photos With Santa During "Santa Fest" Events
Free photos with Santa, kids' crafts, shopping offers and a variety of fun activities
MILWAUKEE, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX: BONT)…
MILWAUKEE, WI, 2017-Dec-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (OTCQX: BONT), today (November 28, 2017) announced it will close its Elder-Beerman store at the Grand Central Mall in Vienna, West Virginia early next year when its lease expires January 31, 2018. The store will be open for business to customers through the end…
NEW YORK, 2017-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), today (Nov. 28, 2017) announced a multi-year partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Calvin Klein, Inc.’s financial commitment will support the foundation’s endowment from which it distributes grants sustaining the creation, presentation and documentation of contemporary…
H&M Foundation and UNICEF launch new initiative to make early childhood development programmes more accessible to children with disabilities
H&M Foundation and UNICEF have launched a new partnership to support young children, in particular those with disabilities. The initiative is worth SEK 30 million (USD 3.7 million) and one aim is to reach more than 9,000…
OVERWHELMING CUSTOMER RESPONSE TO BLACK FRIDAY COZY SOCK TRIGGER DONATION FUNDS FIRST JOBS PROGRAM FOR CLUB TEENS
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Timed to Giving Tuesday, Old Navy is donating $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs after a successful Black Friday trigger donation campaign.
On Black Friday, Old Navy offered customers the opportunity to get…
MAHWAH, N.J., 2017-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ - ASNA) (the “Company” or “ascena”) today (-Nov. 27, 2017) announces the release of its Fiscal 2018 first quarter financial results will take place on Monday, December 4, 2017. Results will be released over Business Wire at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Company will also host…
New research from Debenhams reveals the amount of preparation and planning shoppers put into making sure they get the item they want on Black Friday
Over a third (34%) plan to book the day off work or have already got the day off in order to tackle the Black Friday sales. Nearly half (44%)…
Debenhams research: over a quarter (28%) of Brits didn’t know their partners’ dress or suit size
Quarter of all Brits have argued with their partner after receiving the wrong sized gift
Over a quarter (28%) don’t know their partner’s dress or suit size and one in ten can’t name their shoe size (13%)
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Inditex continues its support to Médecins Sans Frontières' medical and humanitarian relief works with €2.3 million contribution
Arteixo, Spain, 2017-Nov-28 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Inditex has renewed its support for Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) work with Syrian refugees in the Turkish province of Kilis, on Syrian border, for the fifth consecutive year
Inditex’s support…
Debenhams unveils Womenswear SS18
LONDON, 2017-Nov-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Studio by Preen launches a range of timeless, premium statement dresses for SS18. Beautifully hand-etched florals sit back with bold block colours. Clashing colourways combined with Preen’s eponymous floral prints and reworked fabrications create a collection for every summer occasion. Hero pieces include the silk…