Accessories

DSW's aggressive store expansion plan is still on track, as the retailer looks to tap growth in existing as well as new markets.

The footwear and accessories retailer says it is opening 22 stores this fall, including six locations in new markets.

"Expanding our store base allows us to grow our footprint in areas we already call home, while also bringing DSW stores and the DSW brand to areas where our customers have been anticipating our arrival,” said Carrie McDermott, executive VP and COO of DSW, which operated 449 stores in 42 states.

Atlanta -- FCA Partners announced the acquisition of Parkway Pointe, a 196,664-sq.-ft. retail center located in Atlanta. The property was purchased for $43.9 million from Stockbridge Capital on June 25.  

Target is teaming up with Canadian footwear chain Aldo on a new range of shoes and accessories, according to a report from Footwear News.

The publication says the new collection will be called A+, is inspired by the Aldo brand, and will launch at all Target stores this month. 

In addition to partnerships with Stride Rite and Steve Madden, the publication says Target will continue to explore other shoe partnerships.

Aldo Group operates 1,900 stores in 94 countries. 

New York -- Sycamore Partners is rocking.

Luxury handbags seem to be as common these days as smartphones, and therein lies the problem for rival brands Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade, who all reported quarterly results this week.

As these three luxury heavyweights battle it out against brand saturation and bored shoppers midway through the year, it seems as though only Kate Spade has all the right moves.

Rue21 inc. is launching an unconventional philanthropy initiative designed to resonate with the retailer's target market.

Houston - When consumer demand for the latest trends surges, fashion retailers must move quickly to engage with shoppers and ensure they have the right product mix on the shelves. The fast-growing women’s accessory retailer Charming Charlie  has met widespread consumer demand with an upgrade to Oracle Retail Merchandising solutions to support both its immediate needs and its international expansion plans.
 

New York -- Another retailer is going from clicks to bricks.

Pittsburgh – Who said women don’t like sports? Dick’s Sporting Goods certainly never said so.

Dick’s is launching Chelsea Collective, a specialty women's fitness and lifestyle boutique. The first two Chelsea Collective locations will open in August 2015 in Tysons Corner, Virginia at Tysons Corner Center and Pittsburgh at Ross Park Mall.

Fast-fashion giant H&M is adding another set of initials to its aggressive expansion plans.