Signet has launched a retail format blending its Jared and James Allen brands. “This creates a new and richer omnichannel experience and a modern environment for jewelry shopping,” Bill Brace, chief marketing officer of Signet and executive general manager of Jared, told WWD. The 4,245-square-foot store, which has both the Jared and James Allen names […]
There’s something savory happening on Madison Avenue. The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, in association with the Fragrance Foundation, will stage its first Fragrance Week on the luxury venue from March 19 to 28. Madison Avenue’s upcoming Fragrance Week is part charity fund-raiser, partly an effort to encourage shopping, and it’s a celebration of International […]
(GOOD) WORK IN PROGRESS: Brunello Cucinelli and Norcia’s mayor Nicola Alemanno hosted a press conference on Tuesday to provide updates on the restoration works of the town’s landmarks, which have been financed by the Italian entrepreneur and his Fondazione Brunello and Federica Cucinelli foundation. Located in the Italian region of Umbria, Norcia is a two-hour […]
Beauty lab Knowlton Development Corp. — better known as KDC/One — and HCT Group are merging. The goal is to create a one-stop shop for the beauty industry, complete with innovative formulations and a full spectrum of packaging and other services. KDC provides a range of services to beauty companies, including custom product formulations, and […]
Unfiltered Experience, a beauty road show, is hosting a pop-up on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4 at Offprice’s retail trade event in Las Vegas at the Sands Convention Center. The gathering will allow showgoers, buyers and boutique owners to discover emerging companies in beauty. “The indie category is currently driving innovation and growth in the […]