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  • Study: Father’s Day sales up 2% in 2013

    Thanks to a rebounding economy, dads this year stand to get more than just a boring tie, a pair of socks or a pat on the back for Father's Day.

    According to industry research firm IBISWorld, Father's Day sales are expected to total $13 billion this year, a 2% increase from 2012. Traditional Father’s Day gifts, such as automotive accessories and clothing, will take a backseat to gift choices reflecting economic recovery, like home-improvement tools. This increase is mainly due to the overall rise in consumer spending during the past year.

  • Boticca.com harnesses social media to keep it real

    LONDON — Boticca.com, a London-based global jewelry and accessories boutique, has partnered with U.S. start-up Olapic to encourage its customers to be fashion models — modeling the boutique's merchandise — via the popular app Instagram.

    The boutique will showcase users' Instagram photos and regular photography in its online gallery.

  • Michael Kors to add 50 stores in North America

    New York -- Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. is on a roll. The white-hot luxury fashion and accessories company plans to open up to 50 stores in North America in its current fiscal year, plus additional units in Europe and the Far East. Michael Kors currently has 44 stores in Europe, with another 40 planned for its new fiscal year. 

  • Cold weather chills Genesco’s Q1 sales, earnings

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Genesco, a specialty footwear and apparel retailer operating numerous brick-and-mortar and online retail brands including Journeys and Lids.com, reported declines in earnings and net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

    The company’s earnings declined 11% to $18.5 million from $20.8.

    Net sales decreased 1.5% to $591 million from $600 million. Same-store sales fell 4%. Earnings remained slightly ahead of the company’s expectations.

  • Timberland releases environmental report card

    STRATHAM, N.H. — Timberland has released its 2012 CSR performance data, showcasing the company's sustainability efforts for that year.

    Among those efforts were the following:
    •    39% of materials used in Timberland-branded apparel were derived from recycled, organic or renewable sources
    •    98% of footwear SKUs used leather sourced from gold or silver rated tanneries

  • Macy’s plans new store in Puerto Rico

    CINCINNATI — Macy’s plans to open its second store in Puerto Rico in fall 2015.

    The two-level, 150,000-sq.-ft. store will be located in the Plaza Del Caribe mall in Ponce. Construction is slated to begin next year and the store is expected to employ 275 associates.

  • Plus-size retailer engages potential shoppers with video series

    GLEN ARM, Md. — Plus-size retailer Ulla Popken is looking to engage existing customers while enticing new ones to check out its e-commerce site via an online campaign that celebrates women of all sizes.

    The series of just-released videos encourages potential shoppers to dress in a manner that reflects their personalities.

  • Genesco earnings, sales drop

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Genesco, a specialty footwear and apparel retailer operating numerous brick-and-mortar and online retail brands including Journeys and Lids.com, reported declines in earnings and net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

    The company’s earnings declined 11% to $18.5 million from $20.8.

    Net sales decreased 1.5% to $591 million from $600 million. Same-store sales fell 4%. Earnings remained slightly ahead of the company’s expectations.

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