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Bridgepoint acquired leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland for €247 million

LONDON, 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Smyk, the leading retailer of children’s apparel, toys and accessories in Poland, has been acquired by Bridgepoint from Empik Media & Fashion, a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed retail group, in a transaction totalling €247 million. Established in 1952 as a toy and apparel retailer in Warsaw, Smyk now operates a network…

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Danish consumer council Tænk test: Only H&M mittens did not contain PFCs

It is now high season for winter clothing and all H&M customers should feel confident that H&M do not use Perfluorinated Compounds in any of our products. We decided already 2009 to phase out PFCs in our assortment and since three years we have a total ban of PFCs within the H&M Group. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Jan-22…

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Gap Inc. to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2015 levels by the end of 2020

With release of the company’s most recent global sustainability report, Gap Inc. commits to reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all global owned and operated facilities by 50 percent from 2015 levels by the end of 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — As a strategic investment to foster cleaner global business, Gap…

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BESTSELLER ACADEMY in cooperation with Viden Djurs opens fashion college

BESTSELLER ACADEMY OPENS FASHION COLLEGE FOR YOUNG, FASHION-CONSCIOUS STUDENTS. BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new fashion college is a one year education made in cooperation with Viden Djurs, a local business college in the Danish city of Grenaa. The education targets teenagers who have just finished 9th or 10th grade and who wish…

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BESTSELLER UNITED Acquires majority stake in Bianco Footwear

BESTSELLER UNITED HAS BOUGHT THE MAJORITY OF THE DANISH COMPANY BIANCO FOOTWEAR. BRANDE, Denmark, 2016-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Anders Holch Povlsen comments on the new investment in Bianco Footwear: “We have known the founder behind Bianco Footwear for many years, and I know that we share many of the same ideas and beliefs. At several occasions…

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The Lindex launches spring collection

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Lindex spring collection presents clean color combinations, with blue playing hero, sustainable denim and a new take on that 70s’ feeling. “This spring is all about creating a feminine yet clean look. The jumper is the season’s calm foundation to which statement pieces are added. We love flirting…

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Athleta to launch new girls’ clothing line “Athleta Girl” this summer

Athleta Announces Launch of Girls’ Clothing Line PETALUMA, Calif., 2016-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Athleta announced it is launching a new girls’ clothing line called “Athleta Girl.” The collection, which will include both performance and lifestyle clothing, launches online and in select Athleta stores across the U.S. this summer. According to NPD data, the women’s active…

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Debenhams CEO Michael Sharp: We have traded well in the first 19 weeks of the financial year with a strong performance over peak resulting in a record Christmas

LONDON, 2016-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Debenhams plc, the leading international, multi-channel brand, today announces its trading update for the 19 weeks to 9th January 2016. Financial Highlights • Group gross transaction value +2.5% • Group like-for-like sales +3.5% in constant currency; +1.9% as reported • Online sales +12.1%; click & collect penetration has risen to 31% • Gross margin within FY16 guidance…

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MANGO presents Tribal Spirit with Kendall Jenner

This is the first advertising campaign following the launch of its Fast Fashion concept Kendall Jenner poses for a collection of ethnic influences and natural fabrics Barcelona, 2016-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO presents Tribal Spirit, the first of four trends to be showcased in advertising campaigns this spring-summer 2016. The brand reveals the news…

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Stella McCartney presented her new Autumn 2016 collection at Amoeba Music in Hollywood

Los Angeles, 2016-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tonight (January 12th 2016), Stella McCartney presented her new Autumn 2016 collection at Amoeba Music in Hollywood and paid homage to the local music culture. Alongside the fashion launch were surprise musical performances by Dhani Harrison, New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band, You + Me, a collaboration between…

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LVMH Prize: the fashion world is waiting to discover the next winner

PARIS, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third consecutive year LVMH is organizing the LVMH Prize, which focuses the spotlight on promising young fashion designers from around the world. After Thomas Tait in 2014 and Marques’Almeida in 2015, the fashion world is waiting to discover the next winner… LVMH has since 2014 reaffirmed its…

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LVMH: Guerlain unveiled colorful collaboration with street artist John Andrew Perello

PARIS, 2016-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Guerlain has unveiled a striking and colorful collaboration with street artist John Andrew Perello, better known as JonOne. The surprising meeting inspired an arty reinterpretation of the “bee bottle” in a special limited series. Created in 1853 as a special order for the marriage of Empress Eugénie to Napoleon III, the…

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Nordstrom Rack to open at The Marketplace at Braintree in Braintree, Massachusetts

SEATTLE, 2016-1-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open Nordstrom Rack at The Marketplace at Braintree in Braintree, Massachusetts. The approximately 35,000-square-foot store, leased from Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG), is scheduled to open in fall 2016. Nordstrom Rack at The Marketplace at Braintree will join a diverse group…

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Nordstrom, Inc. plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk® in New Orleans, Louisiana

SEATTLE, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk® in New Orleans, Louisiana, a development of The Howard Hughes Corporation®. The approximately 35,000-square-foot store will be the first Nordstrom Rack in New Orleans and is scheduled to open…

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MANGO launches its watch face for Android Wear watches

The app for Android Wear smart watches has been available since 15 December on Google PlayTM Barcelona, 2015-12-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — MANGO continues its technological journey and launches its watch face for Android Wear watches.  The exclusive app for these devices transports the design and aesthetics of the brand’s latest trends to an interactive…

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LVMH: The creative Berluti and Krug collaboration create unique pairing of shoemaking savoir-faire and prestige Champagne

© Krug x Berluti   PARIS, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The collaboration between Berluti and Krug creates a unique pairing of shoemaking savoir-faire and prestige Champagne. This first chapter in a long-term alliance celebrated a special Krug patina at Berluti stores around the world. The creative collaboration between the grand Champagne house and the House renowned for…

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LVMH: Emilio Pucci unveils trendsetting collection of skateboards

© Emilio Pucci   PARIS, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Emilio Pucci has unveiled a trendsetting collection of skateboards, featured in a short film produced by Nowness. The artistic collaboration follows a design partnership with the University of Art and Design Lausanne (ECAL). To capture its new skateboard collection on film, Pucci called on Nowness. Created in 2010 and…

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LVMH: Berluti celebrates its 120th anniversary

© Berluti   PARIS, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Berluti is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the shoemaker’s founding with the publication of its first book, entitled At Their Feet, an ode to iconic shoes and the creative talents who wore them. Loafers, slip-ons, boots or Oxfords … The models created by Berluti since 1895 set the standard in…

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Tommy Hilfiger names supermodel Gigi Hadid as the brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger women’s beginning Fall 2016

Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger (Photo: Business Wire) As a part of the new vision for ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ women’s, supermodel and social media star Gigi Hadid will launch her first ever capsule collection – including apparel, footwear, accessories – and fragrance in collaboration with the designer. AMSTERDAM, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by…

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H&M won the Libby Award for Best Animal-Friendly Clothing Company

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M is a winner of the Libby Awards 2015 having been named Best Animal-Friendly Clothing Company by Peta’s youth division for its commitment to animal welfare. "Animal welfare is important to us at H&M and we are happy that our work to improve animal welfare practices in our…

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Esprit partners with Canadian distributor Freemark Apparel Brands to re-enter the Canadian market

Ratingen/Montréal, 2015-12-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Esprit, the international fashion brand headquartered in Ratingen near Düsseldorf, Germany, announces a strategic partnership with Canadian distributor Freemark Apparel Brands (FAB Inc.), to re-enter the Canadian market. As part of a multi-channel distribution strategy, the first stand-alone Esprit doors in Canada will open in Spring 2016. The exact…

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H&M group reports of 4% sales increase in November 2015 compared to the same month last year

November 2015 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2015-12-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 4 percent in local currencies in November 2015 compared to the same month last year. Sales in November were negatively affected by the unseasonably mild weather in North America and in many of the H&M group’s large sales…

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New Stella McCartney Winter 2015 eyewear collection in partnership with Kering Eyewear

LONDON, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Stella McCartney Winter 2015 eyewear collection expands offering of fresh and innovative styles under the recently launched partnership with Kering Eyewear. The range compliments the designer’s signature natural confident, naturally feminine and modern designs and stays true to the brand’s commitment to sustainability with the use…

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adidas brings back Stella McCartney as the Creative Director for its Team GB official kit for Rio 2016

London, 2015-12-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Three years since the huge success of Team GB in London adidas today revealed their plans for Rio 2016 by announcing Stella McCartney as the Creative Director for the adidas Team GB official kit. The iconic British designer will reprise her role from 2012 and will implement her design aesthetic…

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Hannah Jinkins wins H&M Design Award 2016

Yesterday in London, Hannah Jinkins was announced as the winner of the H&M Design Award 2016. Jinkins, a graduate from the Royal College of Art, London, was selected from eight finalists by an international jury that included amongst others Kate Bosworth, Olivier Rousteing and Nick Knight. As the H&M Design Award winner, Jinkins receives a…

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Martha Stewart Pets holiday collection provides festive ways to celebrate the season with our Pets available exclusively at PetSmart®

From Apparel and Toys to Pampering and Home Décor, Holiday Line Offers Martha’s Take on Petsgiving - Celebrating the Holidays with our Pets PHOENIX, 2015-12-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — From classic barn coats and festive bow-tie collars to plaid sweaters, beauty products, and cozy holiday-themed beds, the Martha Stewart Pets holiday collection, available exclusively at PetSmart®, provides…

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Nordstrom to open a Nordstrom Rack at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, Ill.

SEATTLE, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois. The approximately 28,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2016. The property is owned by Macerich. Nordstrom Rack will be joining Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Last Call…

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