New York—The up-and-comers of fashion took time this week to honor a towering figure in fashion, someone who “has made” it: … [Read more...]
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Ron Hersh Launches Biaggi, a Luggage Brand
New York--Ron Hersh has a new bag. The former president of Rosetti Handbags and Accessories, which was sold to Li & Fung … [Read more...]
February 15, 2012
Calvin Klein Gives $2 Million to FIT
New York—As the fashion industry gets so much of tomorrow’s talent from graduates of the Fashion Institute of Technology … [Read more...]
February 13, 2012
Hudson’s Bay Co. Completes Lord & Taylor Buy, Names New CEO
New York—The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) said today that it completed its acquisition of its sister affiliate, Lord & … [Read more...]
January 24, 2012
Brendan Hoffman to Helm Bon-Ton Stores
York, PA—The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced today that Brendan L. Hoffman, former president and ceo at Lord & Taylor, will … [Read more...]
January 24, 2012
Executive Changes: Walmart, Old Navy, JCPenney, Lane Bryant, Laura Ashley
Rosalind Brewer to Head Sam's Club; Internal Promotions at Walmart Bentonville, AR—Rosalind Brewer, who has been president of … [Read more...]
January 20, 2012
Urban Outfitters Defends New CEO Choice
Philadelphia—Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. rebounded in early trading today after the specialty retailers’ stock plunged … [Read more...]
January 13, 2012
Abbey Doneger Receives Accessories Council’s 2012 Hall of Fame Award
New York—The Accessories Council has named Abbey Doneger, president of the Doneger Group, as the sixth inductee into its annual … [Read more...]
January 12, 2012
Streep as “The Iron Lady” Embodies Power Accessorizing
London--Margaret Thatcher, the first woman to lead a political party in Britain, never won any chic fashion awards, but as we … [Read more...]
January 12, 2012
Accessories Announces its 2012 Merchants Hall of Fame Inductees
New York—Accessories Magazine is proud to announce the 2nd round of inductees into its annual Merchants Hall of Fame. The … [Read more...]
January 11, 2012
“Real Housewife” Jill Zarin to Bow Her Own Jewelry Line
New York—She may have been fired last fall from her hit reality TV series, “The Real Housewives of New York,” but Jill Zarin … [Read more...]
January 9, 2012
MJSA Elects New Board Directors, Re-Elects Officers
Attleboro Falls, MA—MJSA (Manufacturers, Jewelers, Suppliers, Artisans), the trade association dedicated to professional … [Read more...]
January 5, 2012
