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Tom O'Riordan Retired from Joe's Jeans Board of Directors

Joe's Jeans Inc. announced that Tom O'Riordan has retired from his position as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. O'Riordan served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since 2006.... (more...)

Shoe Factory Collapses in Cambodia

Today a building in Cambodia housing a shoe factory has collapsed, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, reports WWD. The incident comes in the wake of recent tragedies in Bangladesh,... (more...)

Disney Launches Disney Royal Ball Quinceañera Dress Collection

Disney Consumer Products today unveiled the Disney Royal Ball collection, the first ever line of Quinceañera gowns inspired by the inner qualities, personalities and stories of the Disney Princess cha... (more...)

Seven More Brands Commit to Bangladesh Accord

A new group of seven major brands and retailers committed to signing the binding Bangladesh fire and safety accord according to the Worker Rights Consortium. Included in this new group of retailers a... (more...)

American Apparel Opens New Store in Hong Kong

American Apparel, the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, has announced a exclusive partnership with LAB CONCEPT, a contemporary lifestyle retailer in Queensway,... (more...)

Christy Turlington Returns to Calvin Klein Underwear Campaign

Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., announced that iconic model-activist Christy Turlington Burns will return to the house and be featured in the women's Fall 2013 Calvin Klein... (more...)

Century 21 Opens New Concept Store at The Outlet Collection

Century 21 Department Store announced the opening of a new concept store at The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey. With a smaller footprint, the new location will offer an el... (more...)

True Religion Merges with TowerBrook Capital Partners

True Religion Apparel, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. (“TowerBrook”), the New York and London-based investment management f... (more...)

David's Bridal Names New CEO

David's Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in the United States, announced the appointment of Pamela B. Wallack as Chief Executive ... (more...)

bebe stores, inc. Names Keith Keegan as Senior VP of Marketing

bebe stores, inc. announced the appointment of Keith Keegan as Senior Vice President of Marketing, effective Monday, May 13, 2013. In his new role, Mr. Keegan will lead all aspects of marketing and br... (more...)

VIDEO: First Look: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

You're not dreaming—this is real. Target's next design collaborator is industry-darling Phillip Lim. (more...)

Phillip Lim x Target Collection to Launch this Fall

Just in time for the fall season, Target Corporation announced it is collaborating with esteemed designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive collection for women and men. Available Sept. 15 at most Target st... (more...)

Bare Necessities Launches New Interactive Look Book

Bare Necessities continues to amp up their reputation for combining exciting fashion and cutting-edge digital technology with a sizzling new Look book exclusively on www.BareNecessities.com. (more...)

Beauty.com Debuts New Lela Rose Illustrated Floral Clutch

Beauty.com, a division of drugstore.com, inc., premiered the latest creation from its annual collaboration with lauded designer Lela Rose. Starting May 7 th, Customers who visit www.beauty.com/lelaros... (more...)

Kohl's Launches New Candie's Collection to Support Women's Health

Kohl's Department Stores invites customers to join the fight against breast cancer this summer with a new collection, by Candie's, from the Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program, which can be found i... (more...)

Chico's Names Janice L. Fields to its Board of Directors

Chico's FAS, Inc. announced that it has appointed Janice L. Fields to its Board of Directors, effective May 3, 2013, increasing the total number of Board seats to nine. Ms. Fields was also appointed ... (more...)

Gucci Loses Legal Battle Against Guess

The second chapter of the trademark dispute between Gucci and GUESS concluded in Italy on May 2nd, 2013 after the Court of Milan, in an 83 page ruling, rejected all claims brought by the Florentine-ba... (more...)

Banana Republic Releases Wildblue Noir Fragrance

Banana Republic announced Wildblue Noir an extension of the Wildblue fragrance collection that offers a deeply masculine and sensual night time experience for the modern dressed up man. Inspired by th... (more...)

Belk Spring Charity Sale Raises Over $5.3 Million

In its first Charity Sale of the year, Belk, Inc. raised more than $5.3 million for nearly 8,000 nonprofits across its 16-state footprint. On Saturday, April 27 the four-hour semi-annual shopping even... (more...)

Paul Frank Launches Second Nationwide 'Role Model' Contest

Paul Frank announced that it has launched its second annual nationwide 'Role Model' Contest. The brand is looking to find a teen girl who is quirky, cute, fun and a role model in her community. (more...)

GUESS Names New Chief Design Officer

GUESS?, Inc. announced the appointment of Sharleen Ernster Lazear as Chief Design Officer, overseeing all product categories for the GUESS brands, and reporting to Paul Marciano, CEO of GUESS?, Inc. (more...)

Downton Abbey to Launch Clothing and Beauty Lines

Downton Abbey inspired designers from Ralph Lauren to Marc Jacobs in their upcoming collections, but now the show's executive producer, Gareth Neame, confirmed with CNBC that “We'll be working across ... (more...)

K-Swiss and E.Land World Merger Complete

K•Swiss Inc. and E.Land World Ltd. announced that E.Land has completed its acquisition of K•Swiss in a merger transaction. K•Swiss is now an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of E.Land. (more...)

Charlotte Russe Uses Moovweb to Optimize Mobile Shopping

Moovweb announced that Charlotte Russe has been added to an already impressive list of customers for its cloud-based experience platform. Charlotte Russe is one of North America's top retailers of fab... (more...)

Columbia Sportswear Company Names Shawn Cox as Senior Vice President of Retail

Columbia Sportswear Company, a leading innovator in the active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industries, announced the appointment of Shawn Cox as senior vice president of retai... (more...)