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What work? 60 million shop online today
...g Research survey also found that 61 million people plan to shop online from work during the holiday season. "Shoppers who fought the crowds at the mall all weekend will find a welcome reprieve online on Cyber Monday," said Phil Rist, vice president of strategy for Big Research. "Consumers who couldn't find what they were looking for in the stores will be flooding Web sites on Cyber Monday to shop... |
Unemployment Insurance Benefits: What You Should Know
...r another 13 weeks on top of that in states with unemployment rates that have averaged 6% or higher over the most recent three months.Workers typically get 26 weeks of unemployment benefits, and it's not uncommon for the government to extend that during economic slowdowns.Worried about how to make ends meet without a paycheck? Here's what you should know to take advantage of the new law.How you qu... |
Moda Manhattan for RTW to start on Jan 4
USA -- Moda Manhattan will take place during January 04 to 06, 2009 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.Show Manager Address:Business Journals, Incorporated50 Day StreetNorwalk, CT 06854Event Type:TradeModa Manhattan provides a concise mix of carefully juried RTW designed to meet the needs of RTW buyers of better bridge and designer collections. The shows’ well-merchandised floor and its intimate... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...er, and you're desperate for that one gift that will thrill and surprise your tech-savvy spouse. These gifts are not only reasonably priced—with only one a smidgen over $200—they're cutting edge. Many of these gifts can be found at electronics stores, and there is still time for a two-day or overnight delivery. You'll not only make any geek happy with these gadgets, you'll startle them with your k... |
Celebrity style: Who what wear
...re married now Scarlett, but that doesn’t mean you have to dress like an old woman. KATE MOSS ... does she deserve to be at the Vogue Icons event in China when she turns up looking this dull? JESSIE WALLACE ... shows off her panto outfit as the wicked witch - hang on! - that's her OWN outfit?? KELLY BROOK ... shows off her curves in a Herve Leger dress at the British Comedy Awards. CHERYL COLE ... |
Holiday season fails to perk up apparel sales
...y were either ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ concerned about their jobs. In December, 48% told NPD they are concerned about the security of their jobs. “That 7 point increase is big news and until we see a drop-off in concern, consumers will remain hesitant to spend,” said Cohen. Also putting a damper on spending, more consumers see their personal circumstances as worse this year than last. The Consumer Spe... |
Jewelry maker wins $2.3 million in trade dress suit
...d Denny Wong Designs' claims that Po Sun Hon infringed on its copyrights in producing its own plumeria jewelry but upheld charges that Po Sun Hon had infringed on Denny Wong Designs' trade dress.Trade dress law protects a product's commercial image and physical appearance. Examples of products protected by trade dress law include the glass Coca-Cola bottle, the grill on a Rolls Royce car or the du... |
NRF asks Obama for national sales tax holidays
... confidence.The NRF proposed that tax holidays be held during March, July and October 2009, each lasting 10 days including two weekends. Tax-free treatment would apply to all tangible goods subject to a state sales tax ranging from apparel and home furnishings to restaurant dining and automobiles, but would exclude tobacco and alcohol. The federal government would reimburse the 45 states that have... |
London Fashion Week stands strong for emerging brands
...d in UK stores. I am excited that Nolcha is returning to London to support independent designers with their business growth.”Nolcha received many applications from designers to showcase their brands during London Fashion Week indicating that there is still a strong interest in the UK market for emerging international fashion companies.Sarah Morgan, owner of Eenamaria stated; 'I realized when I was... |
Study: Twenty-something women spend big on fashion
... study from Jane magazine.Of that, about 16 percent goes toward purchasing jewelry and watches, the study finds."There is a big opportunity here for retailers," says Carlos Lamadrid, vice president and publisher of Jane. "They should think about a way to lure 20-something women into their stores because they will buy. If they are buying $2,000 Fendi bags, there is no reason they won't buy $2,000 w... |
J.C. Penney 'Doghouse' spot has viewers howling
...and-a-half minute mini-movie that serves as a reminder to men of what can happen when they don't put a lot of thought into Christmas gifts, and then suggests that buying diamond jewelry (from J.C. Penney, of course) is one way to stay out of the "doghouse."The hilarious spot--part of an entire "Doghouse" campaign by J.C. Penney housed at BewareoftheDoghouse.com--is burning up bandwidth all over th... |
Gem exhibit debuts at Houston museum
...of Gems and Minerals to show what people can then do with these materials, to show how they can evolve into something different, stunningly beautiful and fascinating in their own right." The new exhibit features a variety of dazzling gems, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, aquamarines, topazes, amethysts, alexandrite and tourmalines.The centerpiece of the collection is a 1,869-carat... |
Children's apparel company MVBY announces major product expansion
...eff Welsh. Welsh also stated that he expects an immediate positive financial impact. Ritzy Baby, a line of accessories known for their lush car seat covers, will be made available in the MVBY Dallas showroom. Ritzy Baby will be allowed to utilize MVBY’s exclusive fabrics, creating the opportunity for cross merchandising for both companies. Ritzy Baby and MVBY will make available the other company’... |
EXCLUSIVE: Jewelers see uptick in sales since Black Friday
...spend early on."Deutsch says that Friday, Dec. 1, was the busiest first Friday in December ever for his store, which opened in 1987."We had good traffic, and we made large diamond sales that we don't usually make so early on," Deutsch says.The bustling business on Friday set the tone for a weekend where sales also increased over the year before, Deutsch says."We're very pleased with the start of t... |
World Jewelry Center gets its first close-up
...for an educational component that will include a museum. It is planned to open for business sometime in late 2009 or mid-2010."There is definitely a need in the jewelry trade for a visionary project that brings the world together in a one-stop shop," Boyajian, managing director, told attendees.He said the 10 companies that have agreed to be a part of the project so far are Alan Friedman Designs, C... |
Some Retailers Are Iffy Bets Even With Share Markdowns
...ich will end in August 2010. That's one of the highest price/earnings ratios in the group. And Internet retailer Amazon.com has $2.3 billion of cash, but has been trading at 35 times next year's expected earnings.Nike and Coach would have cash left over if they paid off their debt, and sport more modest forward-earnings multiples -- roughly 13.5 and 9.5, respectively. As a result, Bob Drbul, a ret... |
Japan auto production marks worst drop since 1967
...ufacturers Association said. That marked the second straight month of on-year declines and the percentage slide was the biggest since the group began compiling such data in 1967, it said. Production of passenger cars in Japan decreased 20.3 percent in November from the previous year to 737,797 vehicles, while production of trucks here declined 20.9 percent for the month to 106,170. Japanese automa... |
'Play On Extremes' for spring/summer 2010 trends
...nology and organic materials that imprint incisiveness and character. The decorative, maximalist current portrays joyous spectacularity but also subdued and shaded forms. The four themes proposed are: Techno Essentiality – Unusual simplicity enriched by energetic stimuli Light Richness – Lightening intervention for complex elaboration Chic Dynamism – Bio resources evidence modern activism De... |
Oprah discusses 'Blood Diamond' today
...nce directly in a segment on what the diamond industry has done since the events depicted in the film."Sources say that the flow of conflict diamonds has been slowed to just one percent of the diamonds that are now in the marketplace, and it's important for everybody watching to know that the sale of conflict-free diamonds, a majority of all diamonds, is actually saving many African countries," sh... |
Iconix China Announces Deal for Rampage Brand in Greater China
... ("Iconix"), today announced that Iconix China Limited("Iconix China"), its 50-50 joint venture with Novel Fashion Brands Limited("Novel"), has partnered with Mecox Lane Limited ("Mecox") to develop theRampage brand in Greater China. Rampage expects to open in excess of 50 free-standing retail stores,beginning in Spring/Summer 2009 in multiple cities throughout China. Inaddition,... |
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