Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M and Swedfund have come together in a unique cooperation in Ethiopia. The aim is to contribute to the development of a responsible Ethiopian textile industry characterized by both high social and environmental standards. The partnership will start this autumn.
The first steps of this collaboration were taken after talks between…
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney today announced the launch of an all-new Sports Fan Shop experience on JCPenney.com that will be powered by Fanatics, the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise. Fanatics, which operates the e-commerce platform for hundreds of collegiate and professional sports teams, leagues and media sites, will provide…
LONDON, 2014-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — This month Sainsbury’s is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch of its clothing brand “Tu” which has fast become the 7th most popular clothing range in the UK. Selling as many as four pieces a second, Tu is now renowned for its contemporary, quality clothing at great value…
LONDON, 2014-9-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Stradivarius, the global women's fashion and accessories brand, has opened its first UK store at the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, London. The store will be the UK flagship for the Stradivarius brand, and extends its presence to 877 stores in some 60 countries. Stradivarius's first UK store opening…
Dress Normal celebrates individuality and authenticity of personal style
NEW YORK, 2014-8-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, today revealed a series of films that will air on TV, in cinema, in stores and online, created by Academy Award-nominated director David Fincher (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Social Network, Fight Club and the…
H&M is proud to announce that Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will star in its Holiday campaign for 2014.
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-8-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The two superstars will both appear in the commercial, performing a track from their album Cheek to Cheek, which will be released on September 23rd. The upcoming album is a…
Minneapolis, 2014-8-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The sun’ll come out tomorrow, but the sun will really shine on Nov. 16, when Target launches a limited-edition girl’s collection inspired by the upcoming “Annie” film. Set to hit theaters Dec. 19, Sony Pictures’ contemporized version of this family favorite features a star-studded cast that includes Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, Rose…
First stores to open in Mumbai and Delhi in 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced plans to enter India through franchise-operated Gap brand stores in 2015. Gap is partnering with Arvind Lifestyle Brand Limited, a subsidiary of Arvind Limited, which is one of India’s largest textile companies. The first…
Gap revealed the first chapter of its new fall campaign by questioning what it means to Dress Normal
The brand issues a rallying cry to be confident in who we are by dressing how we’re most comfortable
NEW YORK, 2014-8-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, today revealed the first chapter of its new fall campaign which celebrates the individuality and authenticity of personal style by questioning what it means to…
Introducing the New, Exclusive Piperlime Collection
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Piperlime, the online boutique known for being shoppers’ connection to chic, is excited to reveal a new online shopping experience, featuring inspirational social media feeds, and introduce the first-ever Piperlime Collection.
Since Piperlime’s launch in 2006, the brand has sought to meet customers’ desire…
LONDON, 2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) notes the announcement made today that Jan du Plessis is to be appointed to the Board of SABMiller plc on 1st September, 2014 and that it is intended that he will become Chairman during July, 2015. In the light of this appointment,…
Engaging parents and celebrating their one-of-a-kind children with new social channels and program
NEW YORK, 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap is encouraging moms and dads around the world to share their experiences of parenthood and celebrate ‘kids being kids’ through social media.
Today Gap is launching the inaugural GapKids Class of 2014, a contest inviting parents…
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Update your beauty routine this fall with sophisticated makeup and luxe new tools from Sonia Kashuk. Beautiful makeup begins with flawless skin, and Sonia makes achieving it easier than ever with her first radiance boosting face oil. Remarkably chic kajals put just the right emphasis on the eyes, while…
Guides to Second Quarter Earnings per Share Range of $0.73 to $0.74, Including Gain on Asset Sale
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that July net sales for the four-week period ended August 2, 2014 increased 5 percent to $1.17 billion compared with net sales of $1.12 billion…
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QUARTER 1 2014/15 TRADING STATEMENT
13 WEEKS TO 28 JUNE 2014
LONDON, 2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — ‘Womenswear in growth’
• Group sales 1 +2.3%
• UK: total sales +2.0%, like-for-like +0.3%
• GM: total sales -0.8%, like-for-like -1.5%
• Clothing: total sales +0.1%, like-for-like -0.6%
• Food 2: total sales +4.2%, like-for-like +1.7%
• M&S.com -8.1%
• International sales1 +4.7%
¹Stated on ex-VAT and constant currency basis. International sales…
PLANO, Texas, 2014-8-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. [NYSE: JCP] announced today that it is opening its first-ever store in Brooklyn, further increasing its New York City footprint. Located in phase two of Gateway Center, the all-new store will feature the most sought after collection of brands, as well as unique…
H&M is again topping the list of the world’s biggest users of certified organic cotton, according to Textile Exchange’s latest Organic Cotton Market Report 2013. With a 29% increase in the last year, H&M manifests its leading position. This is part of the company’s strategic target to use only more sustainable cotton by 2020.
Stockholm, Sweden, …
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-8-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s time to start preparing to head back to school. The Meijer Style team plans to help customers review the ABC’s of Meijer fashions.
A: Athletic influences have made their way into the season’s new fashions. Look for raglan sleeves, sweatshirt body tees and draw strings on many pieces.…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Singer, Heart FM presenter and mother-of-two, Emma Bunton is launching a new 26 piece girls’ clothing collection for Autumn/Winter 2014, designed exclusively for Argos.
The new collection features sparkly sequins and touches of gold and silver, providing fun and fashionable clothes for girls aged two to nine years…
LONDON, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — In June 2014 total Scottish sales decreased by 1.1% compared with June 2013, when they had increased by 2.8%. Like-for-like sales decreased by 2.6% on last June, when they had increased by 0.3%. Taking account of shop price deflation, June's total sales were up 0.7% in real terms, the…
Gap Brand Set to Launch in Slovenia and Austria
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Continuing to deliver on its global growth plans, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that it will introduce the Gap brand to Slovenia and Austria through agreements with new and existing franchise partners. Magistrat International, a new partner, has been selected for…
PLANO, Texas, 2014-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Underscoring its commitment to fit every shape, size, color, wallet, style and occasion, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced the launch of a new back-to-school marketing campaign that celebrates self-expression, showing how the perfect fit inspires kids to stand out and feel one-of-a-kind. The campaign kicks off…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — In June 2014, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 12 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year. Sales in June were negatively affected by calendar effects of approximately 3 – 4 percentage points.
The total number of stores amounted to 3,301 on…
Retailer to Match Customer Donations, for a Potential Total Donation of $1 Million
ATLANTA, 2014-7-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) today announced Old Navy’s donation drive to support young people in communities across the US. The drive will take place in Old Navy stores nationwide from July 17th through July 30th,…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-7-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that June net sales increased 1 percent compared with last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014 were $1.54 billion compared with net sales of $1.53 billion for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013.
“Old Navy’s performance was stellar this…
LONDON, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer today announces a number of changes to its Executive Team’s responsibilities that will see UK Retail & M&S International represented at Board level for the first time.
The changes are part of M&S’s aim to drive greater accountability and responsibility across the business and will start with…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — This autumn, David Beckham is introducing new styles and fresh trends to his David Beckham Bodywear range for H&M, again with a focus on comfort, fit and function. The collection launches globally on August 21 in all H&M stores that carry menswear, as well as online.
"These new…
PLANO, Texas, 2014-6-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dedicated to fitting the diversity of America with unparalleled style, quality and value, JCPenney is making the shopping experience in the Bronx, N.Y., more exciting than ever. The JCPenney at Bay Plaza Mall, which originally opened in 1997, is undergoing an extensive six-month renovation to create a shopping environment…
Brande, Denmark, 2014-6-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Danish fashion house BESTSELLER’s recent revamp of Mamalicious with a new look, design vision and brand identity has paved the way for a brand extension uniting cute with a new Nordic interpretation of trend and look.
MINIMIZE is a new take on baby and toddler wear, in sizes from new-born…
Get your red, white and blue on!
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-6-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and Meijer has the perfect apparel to help you display a patriotic theme the way you are most comfortable.
Stars and Stripes: Going all out with flags, stars and stripes is easy to manage…