Apparel

New York -- Aeropostale Inc. will close approximately 125 of its mall-based P.S. from Aeropostale kids’ stores by the end of its fiscal year and cut about 100 corporate jobs as part of a larger turnaround effort.

Similar to the overall retail sector, HSN’s first quarter results were affected by severe weather across the country, as well as softness in women's apparel, particularly at Garnet Hill. The company did report improved performance at HSNi, as demand strengthened throughout March.

Dodgeville, Wis. -- Lands' End announced it has named Steven Rado as senior VP, chief marketing officer. Rado will lead all aspects of marketing for the brand, including the oversight of strategic development, direction, and implementation of all marketing activities.

Most recently, Rado was senior VP of marketing and customer strategy for Office Depot, and prior to that he was VP of marketing for Victoria's Secret Direct.

Framingham, Mass. -- T.J.Maxx partnered with developmental and fashion psychologist Prof. Karen Pine to conduct a live fashion experiment that shows how women use fashion to make themselves feel proud, empowered and happy.

Last year, T.J.Maxx conducted a study that found that women aren't fashion victims but rather use fashion as a tool to express their personalities (77%) and individuality (74%).

Sweaty Betty

There’s a new high-end fashion activewear brand in town, and this one speaks with a British accent. London-based Sweaty Betty opened its first two U.S outposts last year, one in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, and one in Greenwich, Conn. A third is expected to open in 2014.

Devastating sourcing and supply chain disasters, including the Bangladesh factory collapse in April 2013, have increased the push for retailers and other businesses to implement sustainable and responsible practices across the global supply chain. Tamara Saucier, VP industry – retail solutions, GT Nexus, discussed the topic, and proactive measures retailers can take, with Chain Store Age.

What can retailers be doing to ensure ethical and sustainable supply chain practices?

Columbus, Ohio — State Street Capital Realty, an independent brokerage of Casto, has announced its recent listing for the retail portion of The View on Fifth in the Grandview area of Columbus, Ohio.

Under development by JSDI Celmark, Ltd., The View on Fifth is a mixed-use six-story project that will include 25,000 sq. ft. of retail shops and restaurants, a freestanding six-story parking garage and 285 luxury apartment residences — with one-to-four bedrooms.

Bauer Performance Sports, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance sports equipment and apparel, has appointed Karyn O. Barsa as an independent director of the company.

Barsa has led numerous global premium brands and has been a member of the board of directors of Deckers Outdoor Corporation since 2008. Barsa served as the CEO at Coyuchi, from 2009-13 and has also served as the CEO of Investor's Circle and Smith & Hawken.