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SCHMOOZING: MRKET DAY 1
Monday was a record-breaking Day 1 at the MRket Vegas show, which was a very good omen for improved business at retail!
Read MoreBRUCE MERTZ TO LAUNCH NEW FRAGRANCE
One of the most delightful scents we’ve tried is Format, a new fragrance from founder Bruce Mertz. It is set to be launched this May; samples will be available early March.
Read MoreLAS VEGAS PREVIEW: EDITOR’S PICKS
With the many trade shows coming up in Las Vegas next week, retailers will have thousands of brands to check out and see what they have coming up for fall. Here are six of my don’t-miss suggestions.
Read MoreRETAILER PROFILE: NICK USIE OF PARTNERS’ LTD
How many independent retailers would invest in a new freestanding location in this highly challenging era? Nick Usie from Partners’ Ltd. in Lafayette, Louisiana explains the move and shares his passion for the business.
Read MoreHICKEY FREEMAN SCORES BIG WITH STRONG LUXURY LIFESTYLE PRESENTATION
A modern transition for this classic American brand, last night’s spectacular Hickey Freeman presentation at 214 Lafayette Street featured beautiful luxury clothing that was both directional and commercial.
Read MoreOXXFORD CLOTHING CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Oxxford Clothing is about to celebrate its centennial. Most of the hoopla is happening in the second half of 2016, but to prepare ourselves, we paid a visit to Oxxford president Bob Denton and sales director Chris Brueckner.
Read MoreMRKET MUSINGS: FIVE TOP TIPS
While there was no dominant new item or trend at last week’s menswear shows to revolutionize the business, many fall ’16 offerings at MRket were in fact quite fabulous and merchants who don’t play it too safe should be in for a stellar season.
Read MoreBMG IMPORTS ADDS TWO TOP DESIGNER NAMES TO ITS CLOTHING LINE-UP
A great find at the MRket show, two new clothing collections were recently licensed to BMG Imports, Versace 1969 and Michael Bastian.
Read MoreMENSWEARNETWORK GATHERING AT THE LAMBS CLUB
Always a great group of fashionistas, last night’s event was especially wonderful, watching industry veterans advise newcomers, watching newcomers inspire the veterans, and seeing the sparks ignite.
Read MoreIS PEERLESS LOOKING FOR A LICENSEE FOR WOMEN’S TALLIA ORANGE?
Given all the buzz at the Peerless booth at MRket these past several days, and the extra buzz surrounding all the new fabrics in the Tallia Orange Collection, we wonder if the rumor is true.
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