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Americana menswear brand Yony opens store at Culver City’s Platform shopping center
Formerly located on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles, the American menswear brand Yony founded by Johnny Schwartz, has relocated its store to Culver City’s Platform shopping center.
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VF Corp appoints Gap veteran as new people chief
VF Corporation on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brent Hyder to the position of chief people officer, effective September 5.
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Urban Outfitters posts record second-quarter sales
Urban Outfitters Inc. announced on Tuesday total company net sales for the three months ended July 31 increased 7.5% to a record $1.27 billion, on the back of increases at its Free People and Anthropologie brands.
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Macy's opens first small-format stores in Northeast, Western region
Macy's announced on Tuesday the opening of four new small-format stores, marking the first expansion of its small-format locations into the Northeast and Western regions of the United States.
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Milan Fashion Week brims with September runway spectacle
With 60 physical shows compared to 54 in February, the upcoming Women's Fashion Week in Milan promises an exhilarating spectacle, especially from Gucci and Tom Ford, along with Moschino's 40th-anniversary celebration.
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Farm Rio brings a tropical vibe to Melrose Avenue
Just over a year after opening its first store in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand is preparing to open a new store on Melrose Avenue.
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Harding-Rolls to lead new Eco-Age Advisory Division
Eco-Age, the integrated strategy consultancy founded by Livia Firth, has named George Harding-Rolls to lead its new Advisory Division, focusing on policy and regulation in the fashion sector.
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Japanese turn to wearable tech to beat the heat
Selling jackets with built-in fans, neck coolers and T-shirts that feel cold, Japanese firms are tapping into a growing market for products to help people handle the summer heat.
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Will Macy’s, Nordstrom merchandise overhauls lure shoppers?
Quarterly results from Macy's and Nordstrom this week will allow investors to find out whether new inventory at lower prices are finally drawing shoppers back to the U.S. department store chains.
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Supreme opens first store in Seoul
New York-based streetwear label Supreme opened on Saturday its first store in Seoul.
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Kontoor Brands names new CFO
Kontoor Brands announced on Monday the retirement of Rustin Welton from the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer, after four years of service in the U.S. denim company.
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LAFW, Los Angeles Fashion Week announces new edition, October 19-22
One year after the revelation of its new concept, the new edition of LA Fashion Week will take place from October 19 to 22 in Los Angeles.
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Banana Republic opens two stores in Los Angeles, including its first dedicated to homeware
Gap-owned-fashion brand Banana Republic opened a brand-new store on Melrose Avenue in early August, mixing home interior and fashion. Another store dedicated to furniture and a home collection will open in September.
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Zalando faces a second-quarter slump
After an upbeat first quarter, the April-June period saw a 1.8% decline in sales volume and a 2.5% fall in sales, against a backdrop of rising operating income.
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BFC links with key groups for diversity census
The British Fashion Council has linked with The Outsiders Perspective and the (Fashion) Minority Report to launch what they say is “a comprehensive review of diversity, equity and inclusion in the UK fashion industry”.
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Ben Sherman signs new global licensing deal with BSI
Menswear brand Ben Sherman has inked a new licensing agreement with BSI Apparel. Under a core license and operating partnership, BSI will now distribute the men’s apparel and tailored clothing globally.
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