Etsy furthers focus on sustainability with new HQ
Etsy has opened the doors to its new sustainable headquarters in Dumbo, New York. In addition, the online platform has created an open-source program to help brands monitor their waste...
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![]( "Round Two comes to New York")
Round Two comes to New YorkRound Two comes to New York
Buzzy secondhand store Round Two is expanding its retail footprint, announcing the opening of a New York City location, set to open this summer.
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![]( "New report shows U.S. teens love food over fashion")
New report shows U.S. teens love food over fashionNew report shows U.S. teens love food over fashion
A new study by Piper Jaffray has unveiled what U.S. teens love the most. Interestingly enough, the survey that Generation Z is more willing to spend on food over fashion purchases.
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![]( "Google launches style search")
Google launches style searchGoogle launches style search
The search giant is rolling out a new category on its popular Image Search function. Taking a page from Pinterest, 'Style ideas' will let users browse images for fashion looks or even...
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![]( "Glossier adds 300 jobs with the help of the NYC government")
Glossier adds 300 jobs with the help of the NYC governmentGlossier adds 300 jobs with the help of the NYC government
Glossier is on a stratospheric expansion plan, having been awarded $3 million from the NYC government to open a grand new headquarters.
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![]( "Amazon to account for half of US e-commerce by 2021")
Amazon to account for half of US e-commerce by 2021Amazon to account for half of US e-commerce by 2021
Amazon is continuing its domination of the online retail market, as analysts expect Amazon to command 50% of the US e-commerce space by 2021.
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![]( "Forbes launches top influencers list for first time")
Forbes launches top influencers list for first timeForbes launches top influencers list for first time
Forbes is recognizing the power of social media, naming the top influencers in three sectors.
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![]( "Shoes designers support Planned Parenthood")
Shoes designers support Planned ParenthoodShoes designers support Planned Parenthood
Though the Women's March has come and gone, fashion is not losing its support of Planned Parenthood. A collective of shoe designers, headed by Chloe Gosselin, has banded together to...
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![]( "Etsy names Rachel Glaser CFO")
Etsy names Rachel Glaser CFOEtsy names Rachel Glaser CFO
With previous experience spanning The Walt Disney Company and Realtor.com, Glaser will step up as Etsy's new CFO.
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![]( "Allbirds to open first physical store")
Allbirds to open first physical storeAllbirds to open first physical store
Despite launching just over a year ago, direct-to-consumer footwear startup Allbirds is rapidly expanding, announcing last week its first major expansion and retail location.
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![]( "Abercrombie announces partnership with Zalora")
Abercrombie announces partnership with ZaloraAbercrombie announces partnership with Zalora
Abercrombie & Fitch is looking east, announcing this week a wholesale partnership with Zalora, one of Asia’s largest e-commerce platforms.
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![]( "NudeStix expands to China")
NudeStix expands to ChinaNudeStix expands to China
The start-up beauty brand sensation, founded by two Canadian teenagers, is expanding into the Chinese market with the help of Sephora.
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![]( "Reis: US malls not vacant despite widespread store closures")
Reis: US malls not vacant despite widespread store closuresReis: US malls not vacant despite widespread store closures
Even though major US retailers have been shutting stores left and right and more businesses have descended into bankruptcy, a new Reis study has shown that malls are not actually empty.
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![]( "NPD report finds US consumers are thrifty, avoiding aspirational brands")
NPD report finds US consumers are thrifty, avoiding aspirational brandsNPD report finds US consumers are thrifty, avoiding aspirational brands
A new study by NPD has found that the market is shifting, with consumer-born trends being the key catalyst for purchases.
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![]( "Streetwear brand Stampd to venture into furniture")
Streetwear brand Stampd to venture into furnitureStreetwear brand Stampd to venture into furniture
Pairing up with the furniture empire of Ikea, LA-based Stampd is releasing a collection of objects for displaying favorite streetwear and sneakers at home.
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![]( "Kanye West releases jewelry collection")
Kanye West releases jewelry collectionKanye West releases jewelry collection
The Yeezy line is officially launching its first venture into jewelry, an 18-carat gold collection designed in collaboration with the jeweler to hip hop stars, Jacob the Jeweler.
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![]( "Schott opens California flagship")
Schott opens California flagshipSchott opens California flagship
Schott NYC is looking westward, opening the doors of its very first California flagship location.
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![]( "Reebok steps into plant-based sustainable footwear")
Reebok steps into plant-based sustainable footwearReebok steps into plant-based sustainable footwear
Reebok is making a move in support of planet Earth, announcing today its first plant-based footwear line.
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![]( "RBC report analyzes dwindling sales growth rates for US retailers")
RBC report analyzes dwindling sales growth rates for US retailersRBC report analyzes dwindling sales growth rates for US retailers
More dismal forecasts for US retail, this time from an RBC Capital Markets, which has released a shortlist of high-profile retailers likely to suffer large revenue deceleration and a...
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![]( "Forever 21 facing discrimination suit")
Forever 21 facing discrimination suitForever 21 facing discrimination suit
Three Spanish-speaking employees are claiming they were verbally abused by Forever 21 managers for speaking Spanish.
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![]( "Nivea pulls 'White is Purity' ad campaign after public outrage")
Nivea pulls 'White is Purity' ad campaign after public outrageNivea pulls 'White is Purity' ad campaign after public outrage
Nivea is in the hot seat after failing to see the grave error in the German skincare giant's new "White is Purity" deodorant ad. The campaign sparked public outrage and attracted...
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![]( "Adidas relaunches emerging talent program")
Adidas relaunches emerging talent programAdidas relaunches emerging talent program
Adidas is reopening its design academy, a program launched to help train talented young designers in the apparel and footwear fields. The 24-month program will be open to young designers...
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![]( "Amazon debuts influencer program")
Amazon debuts influencer programAmazon debuts influencer program
In exchange for a referral fee, select influencers will be chosen by Amazon to promote the e-commerce giant's products
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![]( "Fashion Nova under fire for using size 2 models for plus size line")
Fashion Nova under fire for using size 2 models for plus size lineFashion Nova under fire for using size 2 models for plus size line
Social media-fueled womenswear brand Fashion Nova is under fire for tapping non-curvy models for its plus-size and curvy line.
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![]( "Puma sues Forever 21 over Rihanna knock-off")
Puma sues Forever 21 over Rihanna knock-offPuma sues Forever 21 over Rihanna knock-off
Just months after suing Topshop for copying Puma's Fenty sneakers, Puma is now going after Forever 21 for what it says are knock-offs of three Fenty shoes.
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![]( "UPS adds sixth day delivery")
UPS adds sixth day deliveryUPS adds sixth day delivery
UPS will now deliver packages on Saturdays, likely a response to major recent shifts in logistics that includes drones, more retailers offering 2-day delivery and Amazon investing in its...
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![]( "Payless files for bankruptcy, shutters 400 stores")
Payless files for bankruptcy, shutters 400 storesPayless files for bankruptcy, shutters 400 stores
Payless ShoeSource is the latest mall-based retailer to take a hit as consumers move online. The chained filed for Chapter 11 protection on Tuesday and will immediately close 400 stores...
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![]( "Nordstrom opens Korean fashion pop-up")
Nordstrom opens Korean fashion pop-upNordstrom opens Korean fashion pop-up
Just two months after launching a foray into K-beauty, Nordstrom is launching a K-fashion pop-up.
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![]( "Alex Apparel acquires SL Fashion Group")
Alex Apparel acquires SL Fashion GroupAlex Apparel acquires SL Fashion Group
The womenswear company has acquired SL Fashion Group, home to three womenswear brands.
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![]( "Pepsi launches clothing collection with Fila")
Pepsi launches clothing collection with FilaPepsi launches clothing collection with Fila
The soft drink giant has launched a clothing collection with the help of Italian streetwear brand Fila.