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Study: Gift-spending to rise this holiday season
Shoppers buying gifts this holiday season will spend an average of more than $1,000 each, according to a new study from Unity Marketing.This represents an 8 percent increase over last year's average holiday gift budget of $928.So far this year, consumers have spent an average of $1,034 on gifts, 20 percent more than last year, according to Unity Marketing's quarterly "gift Tracker" survey, which m... |
J.C. Penney 'Doghouse' spot has viewers howling
... instead of a diamond jewelry gift from J.C. Penney.Plano, Texas--Chain retailer J.C. Penney's "Beware of the Doghouse" holiday commercial has become an Internet sensation, garnering both criticism and applause from the millions who have the viewed the online jewelry ad."Beware of the Doghouse" is a four-and-a-half minute mini-movie that serves as a reminder to men of what can happen when they don... |
Posh says no to boobs in NY
...s far as Victoria Beckham's latest dress range was concerned. Showing to a small crowd at New York Fashion Week on Sunday night, Posh showed off 23 of her new Spring frocks. And hitting back at critics who called her last range old-fashioned - including fellow WAG Cheryl Cole - Mrs Beckham was determined to show how youthful the new range was. With designs including rubberised capes and much short... |
Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
...riday, Cyber Monday, weeks of gift wrapping, hitting stores, and checking off lists. But just when you thought it was over, retailers across the country are offering post-Christmas, year-end, and clearance sales in hopes of luring shoppers back into stores.Make way for the new Black Friday, the day after Christmas. For many retailers, the holiday shopping season is expected to be a bust, courtesy ... |
Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...land platforms). The club's latest makeover includes lots of lovely sofas and booths on which I could rest my throbbing legs. And the good news is that the Red Bull seems to have speeded up my recovery! July 9th 2008We're heading in to what the newspapers call the silly season (all the celebs are on holiday and therefore not misbehaving, and generally there's not much news around), but we've still... |
115 companies to introduce hottest new products at Toronto Imprint
...liers will introduce their hottest new products during this two-day event. Showcasing the newest releases in promotional apparel, along with exciting new ad specialty hardgoods and the latest technological advances in embroidery, screen printing and digital printing, this Show is a must-attend for all members of our industry.Our exciting educational seminars cover the most pressing issues facing o... |
Trend for Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 by GLENI
...who wants to know about the latest fashions in clothes, hair styles, handbags, colours and the alternatives.We hope that you find these tips and insights interesting and helpful and enjoy reading10 trends for this season:Let’s start from the feet up: shoes. Ankle-boots and pumps are right back in; both with strictly rounded toes and heels that are vertiginous to say the least, not less than 13 c... |
Snow stalls jewelry sales, but men still buying
...ing the process of choosing a gift."This is the last minute now," Rotenberg said. "Today and tomorrow we probably should see more men."He said he didn't employ any specific sales tactics this holiday season and, instead, just relied on the good name he has built up among members of his Pennsylvania community."We've established ourselves in the community and have become a mainstay," Rotenberg said.... |
The Year in Fashion 2008
...009 collection "one of the hottest things going in New York this week." Sure they owe a debt to Roland Mouret, but the gorgeously simple slim sheaths are also the considered creation of a woman who spends her life in serious fashion (hence the grosgrain linings for perfect posture). And by all accounts, they're selling faster than Brangelina paparazzi pics at Bergdorf Goodman. Bec... |
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates to Historic Low
...sts expected and marked the latest signal by the Fed and its chairman, Ben Bernanke, that the central bank was prepared to take aggressive steps to revive the economy and financial markets."The Federal Reserve will employ all available tools to promote the resumption of sustainable economic growth and to preserve price stability," the Fed said in a statement. It added that it expected interest rat... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
... in stylish, comfortable, high-quality intimates for normal, real women -- including chemises, gowns, robes and more from Julianna Rae. Rae's collection always features clothing that fits women's lifestyles and bodies -- sleepwear you'll never want to take off, camis you'll wear at home, at the office or for a special Valentine's Day night on the town."myShape and Julianna Rae share the belief tha... |
Business Journals awarded TSW's fastest 50 for AccessoriesTheShow
...cognized as two of the "50 Fastest-Growing Shows," by Tradeshow Week -- the leading voice of the exhibition industry. AccessoriesTheShow received two awards for its January and August exhibitions, where as Moda Manhattan received three for its January, August and May shows. The prestigious awards were measured on the percentage of growth and total net square footage of growth from 2005 to 2007. Le... |
Recent online spending strong, but down for season
...last year, according to the latest research from ComScore.For the first 49 days of the 2008 November-December holiday season (Nov. 1-Dec. 19), online spending decreased 1 percent to $24.03 billion, compared with $24.15 billion last year.However, online sales for the period from Dec. 1 (Cyber Monday) to Dec. 19, increased 1 percent from $12.67 billion in 2007 to $12.85 billion in 2008. Top sales da... |
Which watch brands do Obama, Biden wear?
...st act as president. It was a gift for Obama's 46th birthday, and it came from the Secret Service employees' store at the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., according to a report in The Times of London.Though the Secret Service employees' store is not open to the public, the Obama watch--without the Secret Service shield--can be purchased from the manufacturer, Jorg Gray. It is called the ... |
2009 styles guide from A to Z
...n’t go wrong with a tried-and-tested pearl string necklace looped around your neck or wrists Q is for QUIRKY SHADES ... forget last year’s Ray-Bans obsession, it is all about quirky frame shapes this spring. We love the cute heart-shaped pair from George at Asda, which are a bargain at £5 R is for ROCK CHICKS ... but a grown-up version. Team a simple leather jacket with a scarf in the same colour ... |
Simon Cowell wants Britney Spear as mentor
...love to see her mentor the contestants. "If she doesn't want to do that, but wants to perform on the show - I would welcome that at any time. Britney fan ... Simon Cowell"She would, literally, be first on the list, as far as I'm concerned in any capacity. She was a riot. I loved it."Britney's appearance on The X Factor pulled in the show's highest ever ratings, until the final last Saturday, alth... |
VIRTUE and VICE: Morality in Fashion
the society's journal, is published every year and presents the latest research on all aspects of dress worldwide, from pre-history to the present day. It also reviews recent books and exhibitions. The symposium is a theme-based weekend conference with key speakers and affords an opportunity for members to present their research. It also acts as the society's social focus. The Costume Society... |
Tiffany to Open New Boutique in Bologna
and engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift operations. Other operations include consolidated results from ventures operated under trademarks or trade names other than TIFFANY & CO. For additional information, please visit www.tiffany.com or call our shareholder information line at 800-TIF-0110. TIFFANY & CO. and TIFFANY are trademarks of Tiffany and Company. ... |
Reebok introduces Smoothfit Technology for NHL Player Jerseys
...o were constructed with the latest in performance fabrics currently used in the Reebok EDGE Uniform System. These fabrics have been strategically placed or “mapped†throughout the uniform to maximize the athletes’ performances. “Aesthetically, the design of the 2009 NHL All-Star Eastern and Western Conference uniforms is a deliberate break from traditional hockey uniform patterning and sym... |
JAKKS to market costumes for Disguise’s Marvel & other characters
gns, Disguise has established itself as the leading fashion-driven design company in the global costume industry creating the hottest styles for both everyday costume play and Halloween. JAKKS Pacific Inc is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. JAKKS Pacific Inc... |
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