Accessories

Michael Kors to buy Versace; change name
Michaels Kors Holdings Limited is buying an Italian fashion-forward brand long associated with celebrities and the red carpet. The U.S. apparel and accessories company is also changing its name.
Michael Kors reportedly to acquire Versace in mega-deal
A major deal that would see a U.S. retail powerhouse acquire one of Italy’s most storied fashion houses is reportedly in the works.

Claire’s amended bankruptcy plan gets court approval, eyes its exit from Chapter 11

Claire’s Stores is moving forward with its reorganization strategy, and is planning an early exit from bankruptcy.
Designer fashion brand ‘pops up’ at Oak Park Mall

Women’s lifestyle and apparel brand, Rachel Rachel Roy announced that it will open a pop-up shop – its first brick-and-mortar location – at Oak Park Mall in Kansas City.
Francesca's Holdings Q2 misses; store renovation program continues

Francesca’s Holdings Corp. reported second-quarter earnings and sales that missed expectations and provided a disappointing outlook amid "weak traffic trends.”
NY & Co. opens its largest flagship store to date

New York & Company has made its way back to downtown Chicago with a flagship store like no other in the company’s portfolio — or the world.
San Juan mall still growing at 50

In 1968, the 800,000-sq.-ft. Plaza las Américas opened on Franklin Delano Roosevelt Avenue in San Juan.
Digitally native Eloquii continues offline expansion

Online plus-size fast-fashion brand Eloquii has touched down in Miami.
Urban Outfitters rides high in Q2

Urban Outfitters reported second-quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street expectations, led by the strong performance of its Free People and namesake banners and fewer markdowns.
Nordstrom raises outlook as Q2 sales, earnings cruise past expectations

Nordstrom was firing on all cylinders in its second quarter, fueled by strong gains in digital sales and robust traffic at its off-price and regular-price stores.
Gap introduces new hiring strategy for entry-level employees

Gap Inc. has a new plan to fill entry-level jobs at its stores around the globe.
Tapestry tops estimates fueled by strong demand for Kate Spade

Tapestry (formerly known as Coach) beat the Street in its fourth quarter amid a resurgence of sales at its Kate Spade brand.

Michael Kors to buy Versace; change name

Michael Kors reportedly to acquire Versace in mega-deal

Claire’s amended bankruptcy plan gets court approval, eyes its exit from Chapter 11

Designer fashion brand ‘pops up’ at Oak Park Mall

Francesca's Holdings Q2 misses; store renovation program continues

NY & Co. opens its largest flagship store to date

San Juan mall still growing at 50

Digitally native Eloquii continues offline expansion

Urban Outfitters rides high in Q2

Nordstrom raises outlook as Q2 sales, earnings cruise past expectations

Gap introduces new hiring strategy for entry-level employees

Tapestry tops estimates fueled by strong demand for Kate Spade