Month: November 2019

Package Free Brings Zero-Waste Lifestyle to Chelsea Market

After closing a $4.5 million seed round in September, Package Free, a Brooklyn-based omnichannel retailer propagating a zero-waste lifestyle, has opened shop in Chelsea Market. The 300-square-foot store will be the second physical location for the retailer, with the first opening two years prior in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn. “While the Chelsea Market store […]

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Billie Eilish Is Launching a Kids Clothing Line

Billie Eilish is bringing her signature style to the kids’ department. The 17-year-old singer revealed on Instagram that she is launching her kids’ clothing line today, posting a video where a group of children clad in neon green clothing climb on top of her. The kids are seen in the video wearing matching T-shirts, shorts […]

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Sergio Rossi CEO on Manufacturing Plant’s Potential, Growth in Asia and Sustainability

MILAN — The year 2018 was “crucial” for Sergio Rossi, according to chief executive officer Riccardo Sciutto, following a period of reorganization of its structure and distribution and digital transformation, which all contributed to a 4.5 percent increase in revenues to 58.4 million euros. As per its 2018 Sustainability Report, sales are expected to total […]

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Tag Heuer Opens First Canadian Store in Toronto

PARIS — Expanding abroad, Tag Heuer has opened its first store in Canada, at the Yorkdale shopping mall in Toronto. “Tag Heuer is investing in retail more than ever to ensure we are engaging with our customers through exceptional service and a rich brand experience,” said Benjamin Beaufils, who was named president of the watch […]

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Mecca Brands Responds to Staff Mistreatment Claims

SYDNEY — Mecca Brands has been ranked among the 50 Best Places to Work in Australia survey for the past six years, but company founder and co-chief executive officer Jo Horgan has suddenly been forced to address allegations that the company is a terrible workplace. In late October, claims including bullying, harassment, racial discrimination, unpaid […]

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Browns Pop-up in Berlin Attracts Crowds, But Few Shoppers

The cool kids of Berlin were out in force for this weekend’s opening of a pop-up store run by iconic London fashion establishment, Browns. The temporary store, the third in Browns’ Nomad series of wandering outlets, was open for three days in a disused supermarket in the central city. “Germany is one of our top […]

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Protesters Enter Galeries Lafayette in Paris

PARIS – Paris remained on edge Sunday as the gilets jaunes (or yellow vests) protesters took to the streets for a second consecutive day and gathered in two of the city’s main retail centers, including Galeries Lafayette. Dozens of demonstrators entered the Galeries Lafayette department store’s flagship on Boulevard Haussmann in the early afternoon, waving […]

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Prince Andrew Clueless About Illegal Activity at Jeffrey Epstein Homes

LONDON – The Sunday Times of London called it “one of the single worst PR moves in recent history,” while other British newspapers ridiculed Prince Andrew’s glib answers to questions about his personal relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein in a blockbuster TV interview with the BBC’s Newsnight program over the weekend. The newspapers were […]

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Fashion, Celebrity Photographer Terry O’Neill Dies, Aged 81

LONDON – The photographer Terry O’Neill, chronicler of Swinging Sixties London, has died aged 81, according to his licensee, Iconic Images. “It is with a heavy heart that Iconic Images announces the passing of Terry O’Neill,” the company said. The photographer died Saturday, Nov. 16 after a long battle with cancer. His photos of The […]

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Fred Perry Opens Flagship in SoHo

Fred Perry has set down new roots in SoHo. The British brand known for its laurel wreath logo on Friday night opened the doors to its new North American flagship, an 11,000-square-foot store at 483 Broome Street. This replaces a 1,350-square-foot store that was located nearby at Greene and Prince Streets. Although smaller, the store […]

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