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Socializing
Independent contemporary retailers may not have big-store budgets but Instagram, Twitter and Facebook have helped them to gain big-store reputations. By Harry Sheff
Read MoreKathy Bufano: The Woman on Top
Focused on becoming a $6 billion business, Belk’s president of merchandising Kathy Bufano is bringing fashion to the forefront. By Elise Diamantini
Read MoreExpress Opens First Outlet Store
Express, the 630-store chain of men’s and women’s specialty stores, opened its first factory outlet store.
Read MoreDonnelly Named President at Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters has named former Steven Alan president Trish Donnelly as its new North America president.
Read MoreDSW Acquires 44% Stake in Canada’s Town Shoes
DSW Inc. has acquired a 44% stake in Canada’s largest footwear and accessories retailer, Town Shoes.
Read MoreFormer J. Crew designer Webb Joins Banana Republic
Banana Republic has named former J. Crew designer Marissa Webb as its new creative director for men’s, women’s and accessories.
Read MoreCharming Charlotte
On a trip to Charlotte, N.C., Elise Diamantini and Karen Alberg Grossman take a tour of local specialty stores, including Taylor Richards & Conger, Bruce Julian, Paul Simon and Westport Big & Tall.
Read MoreTVO Talks to Larry Rosen About Harry Rosen’s 60th Anniversary
Harry Rosen CEO Larry Rosen talks to a Toronto TV station about the iconic menswear retailer’s 60th anniversary — and competition from Saks and Nordstrom.
Read MoreTorre Big and Tall to Close
Torre Big and Tall, a Philadelphia men’s store that’s been in business since 1937, will close its doors in April.
Read MoreGennette Promoted to President at Macy’s
Macy’s chief merchant Jeff Gennette has been promoted to president, effective immediately.
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