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Xiuhtezcatl Releases Film as Ambassador for Levi's Buy Better, Wear Longer Campaign
05/15/2021
Launched last month as part of Levi's initiative to create a cleaner fashion industry that will help heal the planet, the Buy Better, Wear Longer campaign encourages consumers to purchase quality products that will last. Climate activist and artist Xiuhtezcatl created a short film with the brand to support this messaging.
Project Unveils Fresh Brand Identity Through Film Illustrating Its Support of Industry
05/14/2021
Last month, Informa Markets Fashion's Project brand announced its work to rebrand, as it continues to explore new and creative ways to serve the industry while continuing to build a community.
Christopher DeRosa Appointed as Business Development Officer for CIT
05/14/2021
CIT has named Vice President Christopher DeRosa as business development officer for its commercial-services business.
The Materials Show Returns to On-site Events
05/13/2021
American Events, Inc. announced that The Materials Show, its semiannual bi-coastal event, will return to an in-person model this August. The Northwest Materials Show will run Aug. 11–12 at Portland, Ore.’s Oregon Convention Center.
FABSCRAP Partners With URBN and Nordstrom, Eyes West Coast Expansion
05/13/2021
Promoting its mission to combat fabric waste, the textile recycling and reuse nonprofit FABSCRAP announced that it has secured partnerships with Philadelphia’s URBN and Seattle-headquartered Nordstrom, which includes major investments by the retailers.
Otis ‘Virtually Cool’ Event Mentors and Supports Students
05/13/2021
On May 8, Otis College of Art and Design hosted its 39th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show as a virtual event named “Virtually Cool” for students to showcase their work created with mentors, such as the AG Jeans Stronger Together collection.
Kingpins Announces Kingpins24 Flash Australia With a Commitment to Eco Goals
05/13/2021
Intent on expanding its reach to all regions of the globe, denim-industry event producer Kingpins announced its first Kingpins24 Flash Australia edition, which will be hosted June 23–24 to celebrate the Australian corner of the denim industry and its supply chain. Key touchpoints of the event will be how Australia’s position in the Asia-Pacific region ties in with influences from Asia.
The Rise in 3D Allows the Technology to Support Fashion-Focused PLM
05/13/2021
Auto companies use three-dimensional imaging when designing cars, so it was only a matter of time before fashion companies made widespread use of 3D imaging, said Ashley Crowder, co-founder and chief executive officer of Vntana, a Los Angeles–based software company that focuses on making 3D imaging scalable for e-commerce, social media and other ventures.
NYDJ Debuts Shaping and Lifting Technology With ThighShaper Jean
05/13/2021
NYDJ has released its new ThighShaper technology to great response. A high-stretch compression panel helps slim and shape women’s thighs, running along the seam of the jean to compress evenly.
Paul Van Doren, 90, Vans Founder
05/13/2021
Paul Van Doren, co-founder of Vans, one of the world’s most recognized California and skate-lifestyle brands, passed away on May 6 at home, surrounded by family.
Lucky Brand Announces 'Less Noise, More Music' Event
05/12/2021
One of the harder hit industries that experienced a difficult downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic is the live-music industry and denim label Lucky Brand is hosting an event to support this business.
'Making the Cut' Announces Season Two Designers
05/12/2021
With its second season scheduled to premiere July 16 on Amazon Prime Video, “Making the Cut” recently announced the group of 10 designers who will engage in the competition for $1 million and a mentorship opportunity with Amazon Fashion.
Devan Chemicals Adds to its Line of Bio-Based products
05/11/2021
As the textile industry continuously moves toward more-sustainable methods, companies are being forced to adapt to the new landscape. Devan Chemicals is no different.
O’Neill and Hyosung Take Eco-Friendly Approach with Blue Sustainable Collection
05/11/2021
With an eco-conscious approach, O’Neill has created the Blue sustainable collection, a women’s swimwear line with Hyosung’s Mipan regen nylon.
Nikki Reed Designs New Collection for Eco-Luxury Sneaker Brand Loci
05/10/2021
Nikki Reed recently partnered with eco-luxury sneaker brand Loci to create a capsule of classic styles using recycled ocean plastics.
MySizeID Launches New Avatar Feature for Sizing Accuracy
05/10/2021
MySizeID is helping shoppers find the perfect look in an interactive way. The measurement-technology company, founded in 2014 by Ronen Luzon, launched an avatar solution that shows customers how clothing will look on the body before ever purchasing it.
UNIFi3D Launch Leads Brands Through Digital Transformation
05/10/2021
Recently, incubation, investment and operating platform LFX announced the launch of its UNIFi3D digital-transformation for fashion brands, which will aid retail businesses as they transform digitally.
Rodeo Drive Business Booms as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
05/06/2021
Rodeo Drive is flourishing once again. The famous stretch of retail road in Los Angeles is, like many other places, emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twins For Peace, My Good Collaborate to Help Families Affected by Police Brutality
05/05/2021
Twins For Peace and My Good released a limited-edition series of sneakers for pre-order on April 29 to help families who have lost loved ones to police brutality.
Hari Mari Opens Flagship Store in Dallas05/17/2021
Knox St. welcomes premium footwear brand to its coveted retail lineup.
Vans Celebrates Creativity and Artists that Make Their Own Lane05/17/2021
The brand releases custom made Old Skools designed by Denzel Curry and CHIKA.
Val Surf on ?Unreal? Snow Season05/17/2021
One of the largest snow specialty accounts in Los Angeles shares what brands and categories worked, how they wrote orders for next season, and if they saw new participants in stores.
REEF Releases Pride Collection05/14/2021
Fifty percent of proceeds from the collection will benefit PFLAG national.
TOMS Launches 2021 Unity Collection05/14/2021
While the Unity collection is released seasonally, to TOMS Pride is not just a single moment in time.
Kids of Immigrants Partners with Vans05/14/2021
KOI is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a series of releases.
Skullcandy Launches Limited Edition Products05/14/2021
The products support mental health awareness month.
Alterra Mountain Company Establishes a Public Charity05/13/2021
Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation to assist destination community members in need.
Core Careers: Billabong Women?s Global GM Katie Singer05/13/2021
Katie Singer is leading one of the most successful women’s brands in the industry and has an interesting and varied background.
Yeti?s Q1 Sales Rise 42%05/13/2021
The DTC channel grew to 51% of net sales, compared to 46% in the prior year period.
Maternal Wisdom From Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Missonis, And More05/07/2021
These powerhouse, mother-daughter duos share their wisdom on fashion and family.
The Jet Set Style of the '70s Never Goes Out of Fashion05/06/2021
Case in point: the lush, Jane Birkin-inspired looks of Netflix's The Serpent.
Liya Kebede Continues Lemlem's Sustainability Mission With H&M05/06/2021
Xiye Bastida on Finding Joy in Climate Activism05/04/2021
The star of Levi's Buy Better, Wear Longer campaign tells ELLE.com: “We're choosing this line of work for life.”
Chanel Cruise Sends Its Love with ‘Something Quite Rock’05/04/2021
Christian Serratos on the Beauty of Motherhood05/04/2021
The actress and Dior Beauty Ambassador opens up about motherhood, playing Selena, and why crying at work is actually a good thing.
Met Gala 2021: Everything We Know So Far on Its Date, Co-Chairs, and American Fashion Theme05/03/2021
The Stealth Logo Is Ready For Its Close-Up04/30/2021
This season, designers found a fertile middle ground between logomania and minimalism.
Wayfair's Way Day 2021 Is Here— Here's What You Need to Know04/28/2021
It's official: The two-day shopping extravaganza is back.
Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent Makes Party Clothes Fun Again04/28/2021
For winter 2021, creative director Anthony Vaccarello creates the ultimate post-pandemic night out.
Law Roach Walks Us Through Zendaya’s Oscars Diamonds04/27/2021
The stylist gives us a behind-the-scenes look into Zendaya's $6 million jewels by Bulgari.
Alber Elbaz Didn't Let Fashion Steal His Joy04/26/2021
His eternal optimism came through in his designs.
Vintage Connoisseur Helen Uffner is Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret04/23/2021
For costume designers in the know, the holy grail is a warehouse in Queens
Heron Preston Gives Calvin Klein a Streetwear Facelift04/22/2021
Serena Williams and Awkwafina Guest Star in Gucci’s Late-Night Campaign04/22/2021
Gucci's Beloved campaign taps Harry Styles, Serena Williams and more for a tongue-in-cheek take on nighttime TV.
Rosé On Her Favorite City in the World and Her New Ambassadorship With Tiffany & Co.04/21/2021
Pop-Punk Girl Summer Is On the Horizon04/20/2021
Celebrities and musicians have embraced the style's revival. Can the runway be far behind?
Michael Kors Collection's New York State of Mind04/20/2021
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the New York brand took Broadway by storm.
Wild, Wild Country: ELLE's April Shopping Guide04/20/2021
How to Watch the Michael Kors Collection Fall 2021 Runway Show04/19/2021
You Can Buy Apple's AirPods Pro on Amazon for Under $20004/19/2021
This deal, which shaves 21 percent off the asking price, is music to our ears.
Zerina Akers Had a Better Quarantine Than Most04/19/2021
The stylist to the stars, Akers talks about navigating the fashion industry, staying busy in lockdown, and more.
Target Announces Collaboration with Christopher John Rogers, Rixo, and Alexis04/19/2021
Designer dresses at Target prices.
Gucci Holds Balenciaga, Horses, and Bangers Close to Its Heart04/15/2021
In celebration of the Italian house's 100-year anniversary, the brand's Aria collection pulls out all the stops.
What the Fashion Industry Can Learn From Apple04/15/2021
The tech giant unveils an ambitious new sustainability initiative that might give fashion its own roadmap to carbon neutrality.
How to Stream Gucci's Aria Collection Live From Your Couch04/14/2021
Celine's Winter Parade Offers Wearable Classics, But Better04/14/2021
Saint Laurent Debuts Its Summer Campaign Starring Indya Moore and Chloë Sevigny04/14/2021
Take a dip in Saint Laurent's 'French Water'
Everlane Is Finally Releasing Its First Swimwear Collection04/14/2021
The Everlane team fit the sustainable swimsuits “on 112 various body shapes and sizes. We really did obsess over this to make the highest quality swimsuit at a radical price.”
Watch CELINE's Winter 2021 Show Live From Your Couch04/13/2021
Spring 2021's Biggest Trend Might Just Be The Past04/13/2021
The season's standout collections drew on recent history with ingenious reissues that still felt utterly of the moment.
This Louis Vuitton Bag Is the Breakout Star of Spring Fashion04/09/2021
The One Item That Brought Us Good Vibes This Year04/08/2021
From a sweater that sparks joy to a shirt that reminds us of the good old days (2018).
Fendi Launches an Exclusive Capsule Collection Inspired by Couture04/07/2021
Mark your calendars for April 15th, because this marks Kim Jones' first shoppable collection for the Italian house.
Diane von Furstenberg’s H&M Home Collection Is As Good As You Expected04/06/2021
Anya Taylor-Joy Wore Vera Wang and $800,000 of Tiffany & Co. Diamonds to the 2021 SAG Awards04/04/2021
Party Clothes Are Getting Weird04/02/2021
This past fashion month brought a new take on the "going-out" look.
The Yes Is Making Shopping Social Again03/31/2021
The new app is like having a seasoned fashion editor—one who totally gets your taste—on speed dial.
Telfar's Bag Security Program Returns for Round Two03/30/2021
Gabriela Hearst Is Fashion's Earth Defender03/30/2021
The designer has always fought for conservation, and her spring collection is rooted in the ultimate sustainable tradition: craft.
An Exclusive Look at Gucci's Star-Studded Gucci Beloved Campaign03/30/2021
Hello, Angels: How Fiorucci Captured the Hearts of Gen Z03/26/2021
Even in lockdown, the "ultimate party brand" persists.
Hailey Bieber Is the New Face of Superga03/24/2021
The supermodel talks sneakers, combating anxiety, and everything in between.
These Sustainable Sweaters Are All We Want to Wear This Spring03/24/2021
Cozy and eco-conscious layers to live in.
Gucci Publishes Third Chime for Change Zine03/23/2021
This time in partnership with The Generation Equality Forum
The Biggest Trends of Fall-Winter 202103/23/2021
A Lying Down Bra Will Change Your Life03/22/2021
I didn't think wireless bras were for me. Then the pandemic hit.
The Ski Slope Is the New Runway03/19/2021
Eveningwear has pretty much evaporated. But skiwear is becoming a new bastion of glamour.
Spring Essentials: ELLE's March Shopping Guide03/18/2021
Chanel’s New Campaign Celebrates an Icon03/17/2021
Rowan Blanchard Is a Little Different Than You Might Remember03/16/2021
The 19-year-old actress opens up about her current relationship with activism, the parallels she feels between her life and Britney Spears’, and her digital partnership with H&M x Simone Rocha.
Brandon Maxwell Has a New Job at Walmart03/16/2021
Meghan Markle's Veja Sneakers Are 30 Percent Off Right Now03/16/2021
Veja sneakers rarely, if ever, go on sale.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ingrid Andress' Sleek Grammys Suit03/14/2021
The country singer chose a custom-tailored suit by Giorgio Armani Privé.
The Launch: May's Hottest Fashion Drops05/05/2021
Get the latest in fashion news, launches, and collaborations.
13 Chain Belts That Resurrect the '90s Trend05/05/2021
From Amazon butterflies to an investment Chanel.
45 Celebrities Whose Style Has Completely Transformed Since the '90s05/05/2021
With great fame comes a seriously upgraded look.
Pls Enjoy These Stunning Vintage Photos of the World's *First* Supermodels05/05/2021
I'm talking '80s runways here, ppl!
Princess Margaret's Fashion Through the Decades05/05/2021
She may have been Queen Elizabeth's younger sister, but the Princess's style was second to none.
The 20 Top Supermodels That Dominated Fashion in the '90s05/05/2021
From Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell to Kate Moss, Alek Wek, and more, these are the names that ushered in the era of elegance.
Here's the Most Stylish Oscar Dress the Year You Were Born05/05/2021
Take a trip down memory lane. And by memory lane, I mean the red carpet.
The Evolution of Queen Rania of Jordan's Royal Style05/05/2021
From monochromatic moments to red carpet gowns, the Queen of Jordan has always been on-trend.
How Your Favorite Models Got Discovered05/05/2021
From Naomi to Gisele to Gigi, take a look back at how some of your favorite top models got their starts.
21 Iconic Accessories Moments05/05/2021
From Brigitte Bardot's bow to Carrie Bradshaw's Manolos.
50 Christina Aguilera Fashion Moments You Forgot You Were Obsessed With05/05/2021
This gallery is a JOURNEY.
50 of the Sparkliest Moments in Pop Culture History05/05/2021
From Marilyn Monroe's diamonds to Rihanna's epic boots.
42 Best Gifts for Women on Amazon05/04/2021
From diamond earrings to sheep-shaped containers and beyond.
15 Black-Owned Fashion Brands On What it Takes to Run Their Businesses05/04/2021
The designers open up about the impact of COVID-19, the protests of last summer, and what it takes to build, sustain, and grow a fashion business.
11 Mother's Day Gifts Handpicked by ELLE's Market Director05/01/2021
27 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for Cool Moms, Not Regular Moms04/30/2021
31 Tear-Jerker Mother's Day Gifts for Moms-to-Be04/30/2021
Including the epitome of luxury— a new mattress.
The Launch: April's Hottest Fashion Launches04/30/2021
Now that it's finally springtime, fashion is blooming with collaborations, launches, and exciting news.
23 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts Are on Sale Right Now04/29/2021
From the lip balm Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day to fluffy, cloudlike towels.
27 Flower Delivery Services That Ship in Time for Mother's Day04/27/2021
67 Sweet Mother's Day Gifts For Your Wife04/26/2021
The Newest Amazon Drop from @spreadfashion Is a Must-See04/26/2021
Her first one sold out in HOURS.
ELLE’s Best Dressed: Oscars Edition04/26/2021
The Fashion World Pays Tribute To Alber Elbaz04/25/2021
The legendary designer died this week at the age of 59.
All the Looks From the 2021 Oscars Red Carpet04/25/2021
14 Sustainable Jewelry Brands to Support on Earth Day04/22/2021
13 Sustainable Swimsuits For Your Hot Girl Summer04/22/2021
Shop the 30 Best Fashion Sale Finds of April 202104/16/2021
From Meghan Markle-worn coats to $35 denim jackets and beyond.
The Year of Watches04/16/2021
From updated classics to refreshing newcomers, here are the best watches of the year.
Liza Minnelli’s all-singing, all-dancing style is your reminder to dress for joy05/17/2021
Netflix’s Halston has a new generation of fans falling for the Cabaret star’s nostalgic showbiz style. With frills, feather boas and micro hemlines aplenty, the question is: what took us so long?
After 14 Months, Going Back to the Movies Reminded Me How to Joyfully Disappear05/17/2021
After 'Shiva Baby' ended, I found myself close to tears at the intimacy I'd shared with everyone else in the 18% capacity theater, even though none of us had exchanged a word.
Halle Berry Designed a Slick, Hot Collection for Sweaty Betty05/17/2021
The actress shares what it’s like to break a sweat in her newest venture.
Inside "Azzedine Alaïa, Peter Lindbergh," the new Coffee-Table Book from Taschen05/17/2021
A new Taschen book, "Azzedine Alaïa, Peter Lindbergh," explores the collaborations between the photographer and couturier that shaped the visual culture of the 1980s and 1990s
In Katie Sturino’s First Book, Body Acceptance Is for Everyone05/17/2021
The influencer and founder of Mega Babe has made a career normalizing the uncomfortable. Her new book takes it a step further.
Zoey Deutch, Cynthia Erivo, Jurnee Smollett, and More of the Week’s Best Dressed Stars05/17/2021
Flowers, frills, and the Olsen twins ruled the week.
How to Boost Your Mood: 5 Science-Backed Strategies05/17/2021
Mental health researcher Dr Olivia Remes’s new book, ‘The Instant Mood Fix’, does exactly what it says on the cover by offering 50 coping strategies for tackling important life situations.
Why the Swagger of Vivienne Westwood’s 1981 Pirate Collection Resonates 40 Years On05/17/2021
It’s time to bring a bit of swashbuckling bravado back to fashion.
Writer Durga Chew-Bose on the Beauty of a $12 Black Eyeliner05/17/2021
Writer Durga Chew-Bose sounds off on why a $12 black eyeliner is the one—and only—makeup product in her beauty routine.
“There’s No Rule Book”: Addison Rae Considers IRL Fame05/17/2021
What happens after you explode on TikTok?
St. Vincent on the “Big Daddy Energy” of Her Funk-Inspired New Album05/17/2021
“I’m putting my feet up and getting somebody to pour me a tequila, that’s the vibe,” says the alt-rock superstar of “Daddy’s Home,” which was released last Friday.
20 Years Later, Moulin Rouge! Is Just as Fabulous As Ever05/16/2021
Co-costume designer Catherine Martin looks back on the film’s dazzling fashions.
Madelaine Turner Turns Her TikToks Into Cinematic Shorts05/16/2021
In minute long clips, Madelaine Turner channels the directorial styles of Wes Anderson, Tim Burton, and more.
Kamala Harris Posted a Sweet Tribute in Honor of Ella Emhoff’s Graduation05/16/2021
She captioned the photo, “Love, Momala.”
The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Lion Babe, Lianne La Havas, and More05/16/2021
This past week on Instagram, eye statements, striking braids, and mother-daughter time ruled feeds.
Target’s Collections With Rixo, Christopher John Rogers, and Alexis Have Finally Arrived05/16/2021
The entire Target dress collection, which lands in store and online on Sunday May 16, includes 75 limited-edition pieces from all three brands.
Griff on New Music, Making Her Own Clothes, and Her Epic Brits Performance05/15/2021
The breakout star on winning the Brits Rising Star Award, her unique eye for style, and her upcoming EP, One Foot In Front of the Other.
This Week in Images: New York Fashion Week Returns and Gucci Celebrates 100 Years05/15/2021
Plus, Taylor Swift makes an appearance at the Brit Awards
Janet Jackson’s Auction Is a Trip Through Music (and Fashion) History05/15/2021
The superstar dipped into the archives for a charity auction that features pieces from every music video, tour, and era of her career.
The Most Unconventional Street Style Looks From the Fall 2021 Season05/15/2021
All the ’fits that stood out loud and proud.
Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Nicki Minaj, Grimes, Miley Cyrus, and More05/15/2021
Plus, Tracee Ellis Ross gives us the blues--in a good way!
29 Minimalist Swimwear Options, From Bikinis to One-Pieces05/15/2021
When it comes to minimalist swimwear, there are plenty of elegant and unfussy silhouettes, from sophisticated one-pieces to flattering bikinis.
At This Year’s Miss Universe, Miss Singapore’s Look Made a Powerful Statement05/14/2021
Bernadette Belle Wu Ong wore a dress that read “Stop Asian Hate”.
9 of the Best Eyebrow Gels to Try for Defined Arches in 202105/14/2021
Nine eyebrow gels to try this summer, from a candelilla wax-infused pomade to a hydrating, aloe-filled formula.
The Home Decor Tips Everyone Should Know Before They Turn 3005/14/2021
Interiors share their best tried-and-true home decor tips, from how to pick out a rug to choosing the right kind of art.
Monse Pre-Fall 202105/17/2021
Inside the New Gucci Garden Archetypes Exhibition Celebrating the Brand’s 100th Birthday05/14/2021
Gucci Garden Archetypes is not your typical anniversary exhibition. Would you expect anything else from creative director Alessandro Michele?
Emma Chamberlain Talks Anxiety, Burnout, and Perfectionism05/14/2021
Despite being a 19-year-old multi-hyphenate in the public eye, Emma Chamberlain continues to show up vulnerably. She discusses how her anxiety has evolved, and the ways she manages her mental health.
Pubic Hair: How to Grow Out and Take Care of It, According to Experts05/14/2021
From minimal grooming to gentle cleansing, experts weigh in on how to maintain the au naturel look.
Misha Euceph Takes ‘Vogue’ Inside Her Eid al-Fitr Festivities05/14/2021
The Pakistani American writer and podcaster marked the holiday in grand style.
Coup will prompt re-evaluation of Myanmar sourcing02/04/2021
Tough American government sanctions against Myanmar, and a re-evaluation of Myanmar as a stable sourcing partner are among potential repercussions of the recent coup.
Here's why companies source apparel from Myanmar02/04/2021
With Myanmar in the spotlight following this week's military coup, Dr Sheng Lu, associate professor in Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, takes a look at the country's clothing industry and export trends.
French Connection soars on takeover approaches02/05/2021
Shares in French Connection Group remained up by more than 70% this afternoon (5 February) after the fashion retailer confirmed it has received two separate takeover approaches.
H&M probes India supplier over worker harassment claims02/04/2021
H&M has begun a probe into allegations of harassment at one of its supplier factories in India after a female worker was killed on her way home from work and a supervisor arrested in connection with the crime.
Blockchain start-up Retraced raises another EUR1m in funding02/04/2021
German tech start-up Retraced has raised EUR1m (US$1.2m) in seed funding to help grow its blockchain based supply chain management platform for fashion.
Ugg demand drives record Q3 for Deckers Brands02/05/2021
US footwear group Deckers Brands has reported a record third-quarter performance, boosted by sales at the Ugg and Hoka One One brands.
Leather Impact Accelerator to drive more responsible supply02/05/2021
Textile Exchange has launched Version 0.1 of its Leather Impact Accelerator (LIA), a package of tools and concepts aimed at creating a more responsible leather supply chain.
Hohenstein approved as Green Button certification body02/05/2021
The German government has authorised testing services provider Hohenstein to verify compliance for its Green Button certification for sustainable textiles.
More restructuring at Ralph Lauren as Q3 profits slide02/04/2021
Luxury company Ralph Lauren has announced new restructuring actions, including plans to consolidate its global offices, after third quarter net income slid 64% on a sales hit resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Top stories this week on just-style...02/05/2021
Top stories this week on just-style include a look at the potential impact the military coup in Myanmar will have on the garment sector, and how shipping bottlenecks between Asia and the rest of the world continue to cause problems for industry supply chains. Fashion-Enter CEO Jenny Holloway outlines her plans for 2021 and explains why it's so crucial to bridge the fashion skills gap in the UK,...
US Q4 in brief - Kohl's, Columbia Sportswear, Skechers, Levi Strauss01/28/2021
The latest fourth-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers show while some companies are beginning to recover from the market disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, others are continuing to struggle.
Tapestry Q2 on a trajectory to recovery02/04/2021
Tapestry Inc, the owner of brands including Coach and Kate Spade, has booked a 4% jump in second quarter net income to US$311m from $299m a year earlier, which it attributes to the successful execution of its turnaround efforts.
Sympatex to use bio-based Arnitel in sportswear membranes02/05/2021
The DSM Engineering Materials business of Dutch conglomerate Royal DSM has partnered with functional fabric specialist Sympatex Technologies to develop a new thermoplastic elastomer that offers a more sustainable solution for sportswear.
Waters promoted to CEO of Victoria's Secret business02/04/2021
The CFO of L Brands and interim CEO of the Victoria's Secret business, Stuart Burgdoerfer, has announced his intention to retire.
Brands being urged to stick with Myanmar suppliers02/04/2021
Brands worldwide are being urged to maintain their orders with Myanmar's suppliers, at least in the short term, despite the military toppling state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi from power.
Fashion 'dangerously dependent' on fossil fuels02/03/2021
A new report says the fashion industry has become "dangerously dependent" on cheap synthetic fibres which are heavily reliant on fossil fuels, and is urging the European Union to act to slow fashion consumption.
Canopy founder granted US$3m in climate award win02/04/2021
Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of Canada-based environmental non-profit Canopy, is to receive a US$3m grant after being named as one of the two recipients of this year's Climate Breakthrough Award.
Boardriders taps VF Corp exec Arne Arens as new CEO02/04/2021
Boardriders Inc, a global action sports and lifestyle company that owns the Quiksilver, Billabong, and DC Shoes brands, has named former VF Corp executive Arne Arens as incoming CEO.
Natural Fiber Welding builds dedicated Mirum production facility02/04/2021
US-based sustainable materials start-up Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has announced 110,000 square feet of new manufacturing space for production of its Mirum plant-based leather.
Saitex takes holistic approach to social project02/04/2021
Vietnam denim manufacturer Saitex has launched a new social entrepreneurship project and production line for people from disadvantaged backgrounds or who are differently-abled.
Ink The Diaspora Founder Tann Parker Wants to Decolonize the Tattooing Practice05/17/2021
I got my first tattoo before heading off to college. I had a job at McDonald’s and didn’t have to get permission from my parents since I was 18, so I thought, “Hell yeah, I’m going to get a tattoo.” It was very impulsive. You know the shoe brand Steve Madden? It was their logo […]
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Model Grace Mahary On Navigating the Evolving Nature of Activism05/17/2021
“Solar energy activist” and “supermodel” aren’t the commonest of paired titles. But that’s the magic of Grace Mahary. Thwarting expectations, she says, is kind of her thing. In the midst of a flourishing career — her client roster includes fashion’s heaviest hitters, such as Chanel, Givenchy and Balmain, and she was recently one of the […]
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Sephora Canada Commits to Carrying 25 Percent BIPOC-Owned Brands by 202605/17/2021
Update: On May 17, 2021, Sephora Canada announced they were increasing their commitment to carrying BIPOC-owned beauty brands from 15 to 25 percent, a goal they intend to reach by 2026. “The ambitious five-year goal of reaching 25 percent BIPOC-owned brands by 2026 is driven by the insight that 22.3 percent of Canadians identify as […]
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How to Achieve Radiant Skin Just In Time For Summer05/17/2021
Time to update your skincare routine with these staples from Crabtree & Evelyn
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A Cult Fave Has Finally Landed at Sephora Canada + More Beauty News This Week05/15/2021
A HipDot x Clueless collab is here View this post on Instagram A post shared by HipDot (@hipdot) Launched on May 11, the HipDot x Clueless collab has arrived and it’s totally buggin’. Inspired by the cult classic ’90s film, the collection features an eyeshadow palette, lip oil set, blush palette and even […]
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Pyer Moss Will Debut Haute Couture This Summer + Other Fashion News To Know05/15/2021
Mood-boosters abound in this week’s fashion news, including the announcement that New York-based brand Pyer Moss will make its debut during Paris Haute Couture in July. There’s also the current Dior Men pop-up found at Holt Renfrew Vancouver, which pays homage to the French brand’s Fall 2021 collection collaborator, artist Kenny Scharf. And Netflix’s new […]
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Chanel Showed Its Iconic Tweed Suit In Eco-Conscious Fabric05/14/2021
A smart tweed suit is shorthand for Chanel. For its Cruise 2021/22 collection, the storied French fashion house gave the fashionable classic a sustainable makeover, introducing what it refers to as “eco-responsible fabrics.” Twenty-eight of the 78 looks in the collection were made using more than 70 percent of these new textiles, which are GOTS- […]
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Expect To See the Y2K-Inspired ?Coconut Girl? Aesthetic Everywhere This Summer05/14/2021
Tropical prints, temporary glitter tattoos, halter tops. Ever wanted to relive those early aughts fashion choices — judgment-free? Well now, you can. Introducing “coconut girl,” a made-for-summer aesthetic that has been all over TikTok lately. Like many current what’s-old-is-new-again fashion trends such as Juicy Couture tracksuits and low-rise denim, the coconut girl look brings us […]
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Velour Beauty Founder Mabel Lee on Being Her Own Role Model05/14/2021
If you’re into false lashes, chances are you have a set or two of Velour Beauty falsies in your collection, if not part of your regular rotation. That’s because the silk and faux mink lashes that are beloved by everyone from Meghan Markle to Beyoncé are widely considered some of the best in the industry. […]
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An Extrovert?s Guide to Embracing Mindfulness and Alone Time05/14/2021
For those who crave being social, being alone can be especially difficult. Here are a few tips on embracing solitude and mindfulness.
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Prince Harry Gets Candid in a New Podcast Interview with Dax Shepard05/13/2021
Prince Harry is opening up once again about his mental health, the challenges of being a royal, and navigating his new California life with Meghan Markle. In a 90-minute interview on the popular Armchair Expert podcast, hosted by Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, Prince Harry shared a lot, from serious issues like mental health to […]
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Ontario?s First Poet Laureate Randell Adjei on His Artistic Journey & the Power of Clothing05/13/2021
On April 28, Randell Adjei — spoken word artist, author, arts educator and founder of the Scarborough-based youth-oriented initiative Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E.) — was named the first Poet Laureate of Ontario. The unprecedented accolade is a moment in Adjei’s mounting legacy that’s been building since grade school. “It’s been a journey,” Adjei reflects. […]
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Hudson’s Bay Takes the 15 Percent Pledge05/13/2021
Hudson’s Bay is the first major department store in Canada to take the 15 Percent Pledge, committing that at least 15 percent of all new brands purchased for its stores and thebay.com will be owned or designed by Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC). This commitment will come into effect at the start of […]
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Texture Talk: The Best Nighttime Accessories for Curly Hair05/13/2021
No days off. It’s a motto that rings true for many, from professional athletes to honour roll students and entrepreneurs. It’s also the case for those of us with curly hair. It’s no secret that maintaining healthy, curly hair is indeed a time-consuming, full-time job, and neglecting your curls for even a single day can […]
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Harry Styles? Gucci Suit and Purse + More Memorable Looks From the 2021 Brit Awards05/12/2021
From jaw-dropping fashion like Harry Styles’ Brit Awards leisure suit to heartfelt speeches from artists like Taylor Swift, the 2021 Brit Awards were filled with bold statements. As the U.K.’s first large-scale indoor event since COVID-19, the guest list was limited and tables were spaced out to avoid overcrowding. But despite necessary pandemic restrictions, this […]
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Here?s What You Need To Know About the Next New York Fashion Week05/12/2021
The future of fashion weeks around the world have been the subject of great speculation for over a year now, with the Fall 2020 shows coming to a close just as the COVID-19 pandemic took a global hold. New York Fashion Week was laden with issues even before the crisis, though, with favourite designers taking […]
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How the Suzanne Rogers Controversy Exposed the Canadian Fashion Industry’s Funding Problem05/11/2021
Once upon a time, there was a fairy godmother. Glamorous and well-connected, she loved clothes, and was generous in granting wishes to people who made beautiful, unique things. With a tap of her wand, she funded scholarships and prizes, liberally dusting her chosen proteges with the kind of magic that drew the attention of other […]
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The Best New Beauty Products Launching in May05/11/2021
Lockdowns or not, we’re determined to incorporate some sort of fun, summertime vibes into summer 2021. While things may certainly change in the next couple of months, for now that may mean turning to bright splashes of colour on our fingertips, freshly exfoliated skin and beachy scents. If you’re in the same boat, we’ve compiled […]
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Is Bennifer Back On? Here?s a Complete History of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez05/11/2021
If you looked at the news today, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d had your breakfast with a side of time warp, specifically straight to the year 2003. Ugg boots are being worn outside again, pubic-bone skimming jeans are back, bootcut legs and all — and Bennifer is back, with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez […]
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5 Sandal Trends Leading the Way This Summer05/10/2021
Summer 2021 is inching closer, bringing with it hot temperatures and a slew of fresh footwear trends including all kinds of sandals. It’s time to release the toes! Look to Spring 2021 ready-to-wear shows from designers like AGL and Kenzo where chunky lug-sole sandals and colourful mules walked off of runways and onto the street […]
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Drake Is Giving Away Candles on Uber Eats for Mother?s Day + More Beauty News05/08/2021
Bite Beauty’s new whipped blushes are here View this post on Instagram A post shared by BITE Beauty (@bitebeauty) Bite Beauty’s first-ever whipped blush has just launched! The Daycation Whipped Blushes feature four super easy-to-apply, buildable shades that promise an irresistible post-vacation glow (whether real or faux). The four shades, Coconut Rum, Watermelon […]
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SSENSE Launches a Kids Department + More Fashion News to Know05/08/2021
From launches and collabs to reimagined goods, lots went on in the fashion world this week. Here’s everything you might have missed… Global fashion retailer SSENSE launches a kids department World-renowned fashion platform SSENSE has expanded its offerings to kids, from newborn to age 14, with apparel, shoes and accessories. SSENSE kids department launched on […]
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Mother-Daughter Duos Who Defined Generational Style in Fashion Campaigns05/07/2021
For many women, the person whose style has most inspired their own is their mother. That’s certainly the case for many celebrities, some of whom have posed with their moms in fashion campaigns, highlighting how their singular mother-daughter style (and beauty) has carried on through generations. From bona fide supermodel Naomi Campbell and her model […]
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Yap Sister?s Founder, Carrie Yap, on Finding Connections Through Slow Fashion05/07/2021
Carrie Yap, founder of the Calgary-based millinery brand Yap Sister (so named because she has siblings), seems to have found her common ground when it comes to making connections. Through her slow fashion-focused label, Yap is able to intertwine the symbolism and storytelling vital to Asian communities and bring the past and present together in […]
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Sustainable Swimsuits to Wear All Summer Long05/07/2021
The tide is turning on swimwear, with modern options that are both eco-conscious and runway-worthy. One-shoulder and bandeau tops are among this season’s ethical choices, but there are sporty tank bathers, classic trunks, and teeny bikinis — all made from sustainably-minded materials — in the mix, too. Sustainable swimwear brands like Jade Swim offer up […]
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A Chilling New Stranger Things Season 4 Teaser Is Here05/06/2021
The clip seemingly brings us back into Eleven’s dark childhood at Hawkins Laboratory.
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8 Wellness Questions with Halle Berry05/06/2021
Hot girl summer? Try hot girl life. At 54, Halle Berry is at the top of her game — in 2020, the Oscar-winning actor had her directorial debut at TIFF with the acclaimed film Bruised and launched the wellness platform rē•spin with her trainer Peter Lee Thomas, and in March of this year, partnered with […]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Officially YouTubers05/06/2021
Viewers get a feel for their relationship dynamic with cute, candid moments shared between the two on camera.
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Everything You Need To Know About ?Cheugy,? the Term Gaining Popularity on TikTok05/06/2021
The term is said to describe anything that used to be cool and trendy but is no longer considered as such.
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Adwoa Aboah Wants to Change How the Beauty Industry Affects Young Girls? Mental Health05/06/2021
“I think brands are realizing that the things that worked before, just don’t anymore,” Adwoa Aboah tells me over a Zoom call. The British model, who was born and raised in London, has just been tapped as the new brand activist for Rimmel London, and will appear in campaigns for the beauty brand throughout the […]
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That One Item I Just can?t get Enough of07/13/2020
Can you ever have enough bodysuits?
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If you haven?t Ditched your Sweats yet Now?s the Time07/08/2020
Shorts for the style win.
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A Dozen Summer Style Finds Under $10007/06/2020
Summer Style Must Haves
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Your Summer Wardrobe can?t Survive without This07/02/2020
Chic Timeless Summer Dresses
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Simple Chic Summer Hair Ideas06/30/2020
Anyone can pull it off.
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A Jewelry Addicts Must Have Summer Pieces06/22/2020
It's time to layer up
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10 Under $50 Summer Finds to Finally Wear Outside06/01/2020
Great, affordable style while shopping small
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A Week Worth of Effortless Summer Outfits05/26/2020
It's all about Texture
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The Must Have Shoe Under $5005/19/2020
The only shoe your summer wardrobe needs.
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It?s Officially Time for me to Invest in More of these05/18/2020
Chic Basics
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How to Demand Justice for George Floyd and Support Anti-Racism Efforts06/01/2020
Do Waist Trainers Actually Work06/01/2020
The 16Best New Products to Try in Isolation This Month06/01/2020
Ariana Grande Tinashe and Several Other Celebrities Join Protests Against George Floyd's Death06/01/2020
Hannah Brown Says She Doesn't Want to Be an "Ignorant White Girl Who Uses the N-Word" in Apology Video05/31/2020
Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Reportedly Suing Tatler Over"Sexist" Cover Story05/31/2020
Chrissy Teigen Donates 200000 to Bail Out George Floyd Protestors05/31/2020
Amazons 9 Scrub Is the Secret to Getting the Smoothest Post-Shave Skin05/30/2020
Activist Rachel Cargle Explains What It Means to Be Actively Anti-Racist05/30/2020
Dylan Sprouse Reveals How His Twin Brother Cole Is Doing Post-Split from Lili Reinhart05/30/2020
Diversity beyond numbers – A Mini-Series (Episode 2)05/16/2021
Business Podcast
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Clarins signs up for responsible freight with Neoline05/16/2021
Clarins has signed a letter of commitment to maritime transport with Neoline, a new French shipowner pioneering a merchant fleet that uses sails as its main propulsion system.
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Coty drafts in Priyanka Chopra-Jonas to Max Factor role05/16/2021
Coty has announced that it has appointed actor Priyanka Chopra-Jonas as Max Factor’s new Global Ambassador and Creative Collaborator.
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Ama Labs owner pleads guilty to defrauding customers05/16/2021
The owner and Executive Director of Ama Laboratories, Gabriel Letizia Junior, pled guilty to defrauding customers by reporting laboratory results for panellist testing that were not fully performed.
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Shiseido Q1 2021: Skin care strategy starts to pay off as sales up 6 percent and profit soars05/16/2021
Shiseido has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. The J-beauty giant said that all regions, except Japan, returned to growth, resulting in a group sales rise of 6 percent to ¥244 billion. Operating profit increased 67.6 percent yoy to ¥10.9 billion.
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P&G teams up with GLAAD to up LGBTQ visibility in advertising05/16/2021
Procter & Gamble has committed more than US$1 million over three years and partnered with GLAAD in a project aimed to up visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Coty reports Q3 2021 decline as beauty sales hit by lockdowns05/13/2021
Coty has reported a Q3 2021 fall of 3.3 percent as European lockdowns dented sales of its beauty products.
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AmorePacific to close Innisfree stores in North America05/13/2021
AmorePacific is set to pull its Innisfree brand from the North American market, and has already started to shutter stores in the region.
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Harry’s Inc collaborates with Ashley Graham on new line of body hair removal kits05/13/2021
Harry’s Inc has partnered with Ashley Graham, with the model to create and sell a line of body hair removal kits, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Macy’s announces $235 million investment in flagship location05/13/2021
U.S. retailer Macy’s has announced it is to invest $235 million into its flagship Herald Square location and the surrounding neighbourhood, in a bid to assist the recovery of New York.
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Bouroullec Brothers Seek Imperfection With Pinault Museum Designs05/17/2021
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec worked with specialized craftspeople to create welcoming interiors for François Pinault's art museum in Paris.
Reebok Stays the Course as Sales Process Continues05/17/2021
President Matt O'Toole expects the sale to be completed by the end of this year.
Team Play: Nordstrom, Wildfang Launch Gender-Fluid Fashion05/17/2021
The collaboration goes beyond just merchandise and gets into training Nordstrom staff on gender knowledge and inclusivity.
When Rental Fashion Met Hospitality05/17/2021
London-based peer-to-peer rental app By Rotation partnered with Page Hotels to offer a sustainable alternative to shopping for a travel wardrobe.
Loewe Paula?s Ibiza Pops Up at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills05/17/2021
First unveiled at Neiman Marcus in Miami, the pop-up brings a summer state of mind to Beverly Hills.
Amanda Wakeley, Christopher Kane, Petersham Shut Their London Shops05/17/2021
As lockdown nears an end, many stores in London have opened, but others have shut for good.
François Pinault?s Paris Museum Is Finally Ready for Its Close-up05/17/2021
The billionaire is set to fulfill a lifelong dream with the opening of his private contemporary art museum in Paris on May 22.
Suds Up With the 10 Best Natural Bar Soaps05/17/2021
These top natural bar soaps that nourish your complexion without any icky ingredients.
Italian R&D and Chinese Production Support Nice Footwear?s Growth05/17/2021
The Italian footwear company, specialized in the design, manufacturing and development of casual footwear, holds a licensing portfolio including Lotto and Ellesse.
Renzo Rosso Sends Inclusive Message With Latest Diesel Farm Wine05/17/2021
Rosso’s Diesel Farm estate is unveiling its first rosé wine named RRosé di Rosso.
How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You Have a Chronic Illness05/17/2021
This week on Checking In, we talk about self-advocacy.
Dr. Fauci Says the Pandemic Exposed the ‘Undeniable Effects of Racism’ on Health05/17/2021
It's “shone a bright light on our society’s failings.”
Why This New Study Helped Convince the CDC to Change Its Mask Guidelines05/17/2021
Real-world studies are crucial.
A High-Tech Smartwatch That Makes Tracking Workouts So Easy05/17/2021
You can log it all from your wrist.
Actress Bresha Webb on Deciding to Freeze Her Eggs05/15/2021
She opens up about the journey.
A 15-Minute Butt and Legs Workout You Can Do Anywhere05/15/2021
It’s intense, even without weights.
The 23 Best Meal Delivery Services to Try in 202105/15/2021
Take the stress out of meal prep.
Can ‘COVID Nails’ Be a Sign of Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need to Know05/14/2021
These nail issues can be a sign of other health issues too.
This Condition Might Be Why You’re Not Orgasming When You Want to05/14/2021
Here's how you can try to work through anorgasmia.
This New Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-Dairy Ice Cream Is Made With Olive Oil05/14/2021
Have yourself some EVOO for dessert.
67 Actually Useful Gifts All Practical People Will Appreciate05/14/2021
That aren't socks or candles.
Laurie Hernandez on Self-Care, Olympics Pressure, and Her Pre-Competition Rituals05/13/2021
How the gold medalist is preparing for her return to the Olympics.
The CDC Just Released New Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People05/13/2021
This is a major change.
8 Tasty, Upcycled Snacks That Make the Most Out of Food Waste05/13/2021
One person’s waste is another person’s taste.
Why Some COVID-19 Conspiracy Theorists Are Finally Wearing Masks and Social Distancing05/13/2021
No, you don't need to worry about “vaccine shedding.”
Submission Guidelines for SELF’s 2021 Sneaker Awards05/13/2021
Here’s everything brands need to know to submit.
Having Trouble Smelling After COVID-19? Smell Training Could Help05/12/2021
What to know before you try it.
My Bedtime Routine: Sierra Teller Ornelas, TV Comedy Writer05/12/2021
She's big on candles, beauty products, and super-short meditations.
4 Awkward Ways COVID-19 Vaccinations Could Impact Your Friendships05/11/2021
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Goldie Hawn Reveals She Was So Depressed in Her 20s That She ‘Couldn’t Even Go Outside’05/11/2021
“I didn't want to be a big deal.”
4 Things You Should Know Before Using a Kegel Trainer05/11/2021
Including whether Kegels are right for you.
Here's How to Pick the Right Sex Toy Cleaner05/11/2021
Think of it as hand sanitizer for your toys.
The FDA Just Authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine for Use in Kids Ages 12-1505/10/2021
It's good news for the whole country.
How Do You Even Start Dating Right Now?05/10/2021
This week on Checking In, let's talk pandemic dating.
Dr. Fauci Says It’s ‘Quite Possible’ That People Will Keep Wearing Masks Seasonally05/10/2021
It's not just about COVID-19.
This Professional Ballerina Traded Pointe Shoes for Medical School05/10/2021
"I knew that I wanted to help others."
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WSJ veteran and author Joann Lublin writes about 5 decades in the workforce, what's changed for women and what challenges remain, especially for mothers.
Retention and recruitment: What leaders need to know in the post-pandemic workplace05/13/2021
Many workers will look to change or quit jobs as the pandemic ends. But it doesn't have to be this way if leaders anticipate the challenges and try to solve them.
Be prepared to delegate05/12/2021
Delegation is a skill all leaders must master. It's not simple or easy, but it is achievable with the right processes and approach.
Overcome the trust crisis with authenticity05/11/2021
Trust in institutions is low, and brands must be authentic like any other organization in order to win people's trust.
When you encounter a small service issue with a supplier, how do you handle it?05/11/2021
The most recent SmartBrief on Leadership poll question: When you encounter a small service issue with a supplier, how do you handle it?
Hope employees will return to the office? Start here05/11/2021
In-office, remote or hybrid is an important consideration. But maybe more important is whether your workplace culture connects people, regardless of where they physically sit.
What are the rules of conversational engagement?05/10/2021
Conversations go better when you understand the rules and how to react in certain situations. Here are 10 such rules to think about.
How to unlock value from your one-on-one sessions05/07/2021
One-on-ones can be dynamic paths to growth, not just status updates or something both parties dread. Learn more about unlocking the value of your one-on-ones.
Reducing talent drain with authentic leadership05/06/2021
Don't be a manager who fails to connect with employees and blindsides them with your displeasure. Learn how to be authentic, instead.
NewsWatch: Crypto platform Coinbase’s skid yanks stock below $250 reference price05/17/2021
Coinbase Global on Monday closed below its $250 reference price for the first time since the crypto platform listed on the Nasdaq Inc. exchange in mid-April.
Cryptos: Crypto platform Coinbase’s skid yanks stock below $250 reference price05/17/2021
Coinbase Global on Monday closed below its $250 reference price for the first time since the crypto platform listed on the Nasdaq Inc. exchange in mid-April.
Personal Finance Daily: Here’s when American families will finally get their Child Tax Credit money and home-builder confidence remains strong, but buyers should expect rising prices05/17/2021
Earnings Results: Fisker stock falls after quarterly loss widens05/17/2021
Fisker Inc. stock falls late Monday after the electric-car startup reports a larger quarterly loss and forecast a rise in expenses.
Market Snapshot: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq snap 2-day win streak as tech stocks slide anew05/17/2021
U.S. stocks close modestly lower Monday, but off the session lows, extending a slump for equities after all three main benchmarks notch their worst week in about three months amid fears of rising inflation.
The Wall Street Journal: Afternoons are the new rush hour in the suburbs05/17/2021
The pandemic continues to scramble driving patterns throughout the U.S.
Bond Report: 10-year Treasury yields steady as stocks face pressure to start week05/17/2021
U.S. government bond yields little-changed Monday, after the 30-year Treasury bond put in the largest weekly rate rise in about two months amid rising inflation fears.
Market Extra: It’s a ‘race to the bottom’ as states end unemployment benefits too soon, critics say05/17/2021
More than a dozen states are taking steps to curtail jobless benefits, a move that some analysts say risks deepening poverty and inequality, and puts those states in a worse position for future downturns.
TaxWatch: American families will finally get their Child Tax Credit money — here’s when the first payment will arrive05/17/2021
The payments will reach more than 65 million children, according to senior administration officials.
: Ryanair posts biggest annual loss in its 35-year history, but airline sees recovery ahead05/17/2021
Ryanair slumped to its biggest annual loss in its 35-year history, but it said it is likely to break even in the coming year, as COVID-19 vaccination programs help ease travel restrictions
Shoppers Drug Mart rolls out rapid COVID-19 screenings05/16/2021
Shoppers Drug Mart is making COVID-19 screenings available at its pharmacies in the Alberta and Ontario provinces of Canada.
My/Mochi Ice Cream’s latest launches inspired by international flavors 05/16/2021
My/Mochi Ice Cream’s latest flavor launches include coconut, horchata and guava.
Theo Chocolate adds Cookie Bites to sweets lineup05/16/2021
Theo Chocolate Cookie Bites are available in double chocolate 55% dark chocolate, snickerdoodle 45% milk chocolate and mint chocolate 55% dark chocolate varieties.
AAM appoints new director of policy05/16/2021
Monét Stanford, formerly with Kaiser Permanente, will collaborate with AAM leadership to identify and respond to key policy issues.
Alaffia targets curl care with Beautiful Care collection05/16/2021
Alaffia’s Beautiful Curls collection features cleansing, conditioning and styling solutions for those with loose waves, big curls, medium spirals and tight coils.
Iconovo, Amneal expand agreement regarding generic Symbicort05/16/2021
The expanded agreement gives Amneal the right to sell the drug-device combination Symbicort in the ICOres inhaler, in the United States and China.
Teva debuts generic Thiola05/16/2021
Teva's tiopronin is the first generic of Thiola tablets, which are indicated for the prevention of kidney stones.
CVS, Walmart among retailers dropping mask requirement05/16/2021
Walmart, Sam’s Club and Publix were among the retailers who announced that customers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can shop without a mask in its stores.
Walgreens Advertising Group adds brand tools 05/16/2021
The investment in Walgreens’ data and technology-led retail media offering includes over-the-top, or OTT, media services, connected TCs and traditional audience-based linear TV capabilities to help reach more customers.
Target’s pickup, delivery services add alcoholic beverages to offerings05/16/2021
Shoppers can now order adult beverages for pickup in store or curbside delivery at more than 1,200 stores nationwide or through same-day delivery with Shipt at more than 600 stores.
Walgreens kicks off nationwide mobile clinic bus tour05/16/2021
The bus — which is equipped to vaccinate up to six patients at once — is on a coast-to-coast, multicity tour that kicked off with a stop in Washington, D.C., on May 15.
Q&A: Optimum Nutrition CEO discusses innovation in adult nutrition05/16/2021
Stuart Lowther, CEO of Optimum Nutrition, highlights a critical demographic being underserved by nutrition brands in a Q&A with DSN.
Voices of the Industry: How the pandemic has changed retail05/13/2021
Experts size up the uncertain road ahead as consumers and businesses adapt to how the pandemic has affected the retail industry.
Hy-Vee Pharmacies administering free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals age 12 to 15 years old05/13/2021
Hy-Vee, which has been offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to individuals age 16 years old and older for several weeks, is now giving the vaccine to individuals age 12 to 15 years old.
Meijer opens 3 supercenters in Ohio, Indiana 05/13/2021
Meijer is opening three new stores in Seven Hills and Boardman, Ohio, and Westfield, Ind.
Creme of Nature provides scalp care via Pure Honey Scalp Refresh line05/13/2021
The Pure Honey Scalp Refresh collection contains a blend of pure honey, natural coconut oil, shea butter, aloe and mint.
Urban Decay’s latest capsule collection pays homage to Prince05/13/2021
The limited-edition Prince x Urban Decay capsule collection pays tribute to the personal style of the late musician.
Aloha unveils single-serving bottles of plant-based protein beverages05/13/2021
Aloha’s plant-based protein beverages in chocolate sea salt, coconut, iced coffee and vanilla flavors are now available in single-serving bottles.
Pebbles Cereal celebrates 50th birthday with festive commemorative boxes05/13/2021
The Pebbles Cereal commemorative boxes, featuring the entire Flintstone and Rubble families, span across all three of its varieties.
GNC debuts PlantFuel line of plant-based supplements05/13/2021
The company‘s distribution deal with plant-based nutrition brand PlantFuel is set to launch in August and will bring various products to GNC’s more than 2,300 stores and its website.
Walgreens offering Lexie Hearing’s digital hearing aids05/13/2021
For the first time, hearing aids will be for sale directly in Walgreens stores in Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
Southeastern Grocers elevates rewards program05/13/2021
Rewards Boosters allows shoppers to increase savings by selecting their offer inside the Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, or Winn-Dixie app.
Skyn Excitation joins LifeStyles’ latex-free condom lineup05/13/2021
Skyn Excitation is made of polyisoprene and features a unique wave design with raised dots in the most sensitive areas.
Biden touts pharmacy’s accessibility in vaccine remarks05/13/2021
In his remarks on May 12, President Joe Biden said that more than 15,000 pharmacies are prepared to vaccinate newly eligible patient groups.
Naked rolls out plant-based protein beverage line05/12/2021
Naked Indulgent Protein, available in chocolate and vanilla flavors, contains 30 g of plant protein per serving, the company said.
Pharmacy chains offering COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents 05/12/2021
CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Walgreens all are offering the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to adolescents following the Food and Drug Administration authorizing it to be used in those aged 12 to 15 years old.
Kellogg’s Mashups make a comeback with Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks05/12/2021
The limited-edition Kellogg’s Mashups Cereal with Frosted Flakes and Apple Jacks will be available at retailers beginning in June.
Meijer to host LPGA Classic supporting Simply Give initiative05/12/2021
Meijer will once again host its LPGA Classic, which supports the Simply Give program, from June 17 to 20 at Blythefield Country Club in Michigan.
St. Moriz brings tanning product to Target shelves05/12/2021
St. Moriz launched a travel-size version of its Professional Self-Tanning Mousse exclusively at Target stores and Target.com.
Skintimate looks to spark joy in self-care routines05/12/2021
Skintimate is expanding the distribution of its Moods collection and unveiling revamped packaging for its Signature Scents and Skin Therapy lines.
NACDS lauds 3 Georgia laws increasing patient access to pharmacist-provided healthcare services05/12/2021
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said that Georgia Acts 19, 240 and 292 grow patient access to healthcare services offered by pharmacies and pharmacy teams.
Shoppers expect omnichannel offerings to become permanent fixtures05/12/2021
According to a new survey from ShipStation, 62% of respondents said they now expect retailers to offer curbside pickup and 71% expect buy-online-pickup-in-store options to be permanently available.
Q&A: eHealth’s Bekos highlights efforts to ease medicare enrollment05/12/2021
Jeffrey Bekos, vice president of business development for pharmacy and provider channels at eHealth, discusses how the platform can help retail pharmacies retain Medicare customers and provide savings.
CDC eases indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people05/12/2021
The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but will help clear the way for reopening workplaces, schools and other venues.
GSK Consumer Healthcare commits to making 1B recyclable toothpaste tubes by 202505/12/2021
The company said it expects its effort to create more than 1 billion recyclable toothpaste tubes per year by 2025.
Walgreens’ Shah highlights retailer’s health access efforts in DSN webinar05/12/2021
Rina Shah, Walgreens group vice president of pharmacy operations and services, outlined the retailer’s vaccination efforts and its work to help improve access to health care for underserved communities in a recent DSN webinar.
Hikma intros hydralazine hydrochloride05/11/2021
Hydralazine hydrochloride injection had a market value of roughly $51 million in the 12 months ended March 2021, according to IQVIA.
Dr. Reddy's launches generic Invanz05/11/2021
The Invanz brand and generic had a market value of $205 million for the 12 months ended March 2021, according to IQVIA.
Target’s Good & Gather adds plant-based options05/11/2021
Good & Gather Plant Based features such products as non-dairy chocolate-flavored mousse dip, crispy chick’n tenders, buffalo-style cauliflower wings and almond milk among others.
Owen Mumford expands Unistik Touch portfolio 05/11/2021
Owen Mumford’s latest addition to the Unistik Touch family of safety lancets is designed to achieve up to 500 µl of blood.
Rice Krispies Treats’ variety pack features Neapolitan ice cream flavors05/11/2021
Rice Krispies Treats is bringing back its strawberry flavor and also launching the Mini-Squares Variety Pack.
Skittles Pride Packs make comeback to celebrate LGBTQ+ community05/11/2021
Skittles Pride Packs, which feature gray packaging on the outside and gray candies on the inside, will donate $1 per purchase to GLAAD throughout the month of June.
Stop & Shop, Flashfood pilot savings program05/11/2021
The retailer has rolled out a pilot program at four stores in Massachusetts with the Flashfood app that allows shoppers to get deals on perishables nearing their expiration date.
Herbal Essences commemorates 50th anniversary with new campaign05/11/2021
Herbal Essences is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the #ScentBack campaign, which asks users to share their favorite hair moments.
Elixinol intros Immune Gut Health CBD capsules with Ginfort05/11/2021
Elixinol’s Immune Gut Health capsules are vegan and made with hemp grown in the United States.
Q&A: Crawford discusses Cardinal Health’s partnership to get patients vaccinated05/11/2021
Cardinal Health pharmaceutical segment CEO Victor Crawford shared how the company is partnering with community pharmacies to help get COVID-19 vaccines in patients’ arms.
Amazon Prime intros prescription savings benefit05/11/2021
The new Amazon Prime prescription savings benefit allows Prime members to search for their medication and compare savings at Amazon Pharmacy and at more than 60,000 retail pharmacies nationwide where the Prime savings card is accepted.
Dr. Scholl’s Arthritis Pain Reliever offers Rx-strength diclofenac05/11/2021
The product is designed to offer a fast-absorbing, nongreasy medicated gel that delivers targeted arthritis pain relief for the foot, ankle and knee.
Rebbl adds immune support to plant-based elixir beverages05/10/2021
Rebbl Immunity beverages are available in reishi chocolate, turmeric golden-milk, vanilla protein and dark chocolate protein varieties.
CVS Pharmacy upgrades prescription delivery benefit for CarePass members05/10/2021
Prescriptions and select wellness essentials are now available within hours through Shipt delivery for eligible CarePass members.
Innovative Trends in Sweet Treat Categories05/16/2021
In an Instagram-obsessed age, new product launches tempt consumers with unique flavors, textures and colors, and keep shoppers returning to snack aisles
Nutrition Shopping Platform Reveals $4.6M 1st-Round Seed Funding05/16/2021
Sifter offers personalized solutions for health-minded consumers
HelloFresh Commits to Ocean-Bound Plastic Recovery Program05/16/2021
Meal kit company will advance environmental protection efforts while supporting impoverished communities
B2B Procurement Platform Raises $4M in Funding05/16/2021
Forager aims to digitize, streamline local food supply chain
Target to Ramp Up Adult Beverage Pickup and Same-Day Delivery05/16/2021
Services to be available at stores across U.S.
Tech Company Launches 1st Grocery Shopping Engine05/16/2021
Anycart connects users directly with local grocery stores, where they can browse real-time inventory with no price markups
Walgreens Helping Brands Engage Customers05/16/2021
New advertising group capabilities aim to drive ROI
Amazon Prioritizes Employees’ Safety With $300M Investment 05/16/2021
New program aims to cut recordable incident rates by 50% by 2025
More Retailers Drop Mask Requirements05/16/2021
As government officials, states and retailers announce various mask policy updates, shoppers encounter different guidelines
PlantX Opens 1st Physical Store in Canada05/16/2021
Shoppers in tourist-heavy British Columbia can find a bounty of vegan foods at new plant-based store
Taking the Pulse of America's Grocery Workers 05/16/2021
Grocery workers have been on the front lines of a global crisis for more than a year. A new survey conducted by EnsembleIQ Research Solutions and sponsored by Axonify highlights critical training opportunities for retailers looking to better support their front lines and drive post-pandemic growth.
What's Next for America's Grocers05/16/2021
Exclusive research and analysis from Progressive Grocer show retailers of food and consumables enjoyed record growth in 2020.
Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Bites05/16/2021
Chocolate-coated treats allow for convenient snacking
Raised Gluten Free Savory Pies05/16/2021
Small-batch-made items created for people with food restrictions
Arctic® Apples05/16/2021
From our orchards to you, Arctic® Apple fresh apple slices are perfect for your value-added and backroom programs.
Powerade Sports Freezer Bars05/16/2021
New Sports Freezer Bars perfectly mirror the taste, texture, and hydration benefits of POWERADE
We Want to Know About Your New Product!05/13/2021
Progressive Grocer's 18th annual Editors' Picks contest is now open
Even as COVID Wanes, Pandemic Behaviors Persist05/13/2021
Lingering concerns remain; e-commerce use still elevated: Kantar
Meijer Opens 3 New Supercenters in Midwest 05/13/2021
Ohio and Indiana stores offer Shop & Scan, delivery, and pickup services
Amazon to Surpass 1 Million Workers in U.S.05/13/2021
Company to add at least 75K employees to U.S. workforce of 950K
Indoor Vertical Farming Expands Retail Presence05/13/2021
AeroFarms increases its leafy green offerings at Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, FreshDirect and Walmart
Ethnic E-Grocer Hires Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Vet05/13/2021
Guillaume McIntyre previously worked at Instacart and Netflix
Retailers Press for Consistency on Mask Guidance05/13/2021
As restrictions ease, associates’ safety remains paramount
Whole Foods Announces Growth Plans, Organizational Changes 05/13/2021
Natural and organic retailer plans to open new stores and alter corporate structure
Smart & Final to Be Acquired by Bodega Latina 05/13/2021
Mexican retail giant to buy grocer for $620M
NRF Reports Slight Increase in Grocery Sales in April 05/13/2021
Leading national retail organization reports steady overall sales
Hussmann Meets the Last Mile Challenge05/13/2021
Shoppers have embraced online shopping—and stores that embrace innovation are poised to profit from the e-commerce shift.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Opens 400th Store 05/12/2021
Discount retail chain expands footprint to 26 states
Kroger ‘Accelerates’ Fresh Leadership 05/12/2021
Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program allows new suppliers to support retailer's fresh expansion
Southeastern Grocers Adds ‘rewards Boosters’ to Loyalty Program05/12/2021
New feature provides personalized offers and further savings
Dollar General Makes Largest 1-Day Grant to Support Literacy Programs05/12/2021
$10.5M awarded to nearly 1,000 schools, nonprofits and libraries
Grocery Delivery Service Launches Social Shopping Platform05/12/2021
Jupiter aims to cut meal planning, shopping and cooking time in half
IRI’s Diversity Program to Empower Minority- and Women-Owned CPG Businesses05/12/2021
Partners include Ahold Delhaize, Kroger and Amazon
NGA Urges Biden to Act on Labor Shortage05/12/2021
Independent grocers encourage government not to compete with businesses
Publix Register Campaign Raises $160K for Tornado Relief05/12/2021
Shoppers and associates in Atlanta region helped retailer raise funds for disaster relief in the wake of tornado outbreaks in Southeast
Greener Grocery: How to support sustainability with pricing and loyalty rewards05/12/2021
Join Revionics and Aptos to explore two innovative strategies to drive sustainability — pricing and loyalty rewards.
Kroger to Add Fulfillment Space for Grocery Delivery in Northeast Florida05/12/2021
A new logistics operation is in the works in Jacksonville, according to local news source
Giant Food Recaps 2020 Initiatives With 1st-Ever Better Neighbor Report05/12/2021
Corporate responsibility efforts during the transformative year of 2020 are spotlighted in new report
If It’s Not Safe, It’s Not Food 05/11/2021
Leading retailers discuss the keys to keeping food safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Unilever Aiding Vaccination Efforts05/11/2021
Manufacturer engaged in education program, ice cream giveaway
Apeel’s New Tech 'Sees' Inside Produce to Determine Freshness 05/11/2021
ImpactVision's hyperspectral imaging adds a new layer of insights to help reduce food waste
Hannaford Donates $400K to Support Mental Health Awareness05/11/2021
Retailer funds local organizations that support those most directly impacted by the pandemic
Online Sales Lift Ahold Delhaize in Q105/11/2021
FreshDirect acquisition supercharges the surge
Giant Eagle Former President Joins Mercatus 05/11/2021
John Lucot to leverage his operations experience and insights as a retail exec to the e-commerce solution provider
Another Hot Grilling Season Well Underway, Research Finds05/11/2021
New report shows that summer is coming early for many shoppers already spending on barbecue products and other outdoor essentials
ECRM's Global Market Nears 1,000 Registrants05/11/2021
Digital product discovery experience starts June 28
Stor.ai Partners With Trax to Simplify Online Ordering for Grocers05/11/2021
Partnership will result in a one-stop, holistic solution for processing, fulfilling and delivering online orders
Natural Grocers Relocates Midland, Texas Store05/11/2021
A grand reopening is planned this month for a modernized store
Exclusive Q&A: Having a conversation with customers – via AI05/16/2021
Chain Store Age recently spoke with Dakshi Agrawal, IBM fellow and chief architect for AI, IBM, about how “conversational AI” is changing the way retailers engage customers.
Francesca’s launches ‘speed interviews’ to fill open positions05/16/2021
Francesca’s is making it easy for candidates to apply for a job at its stores.
Target adds adult beverages for pickup/drive up and same-day delivery05/16/2021
Target Corp. is making one of the fastest-growing categories in its food and beverage business available to more customers.
The Container Store will unpack flexible spending05/16/2021
A leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products is joining the “buy now, pay later” trend.
Bojangles names supply chain VP05/16/2021
Bojangles has added a seasoned supply chain leader to its management team.
J.Crew looks to revive men’s brand with hiring of ‘singular talent’ in fashion05/16/2021
J.Crew Group has hired a streetwear design vet to breathe new energy into its menswear division.
Amazon, Albertsons among Anycart grocery platform partners05/16/2021
A number of major grocers are making their products available on a new multi-retailer e-commerce engine.
CBRE forms team to help malls reposition themselves05/16/2021
Malls are filling emptied anchor spaces and parking areas with everything from apartment complexes to medical facilities to casinos, but it can be difficult to decide which option’s the correct one for a specific property.
Federal offers free pop-up space at its East Coast properties05/16/2021
Federal Realty Investment Trust, developer of notable town center projects like Assembly Row outside of Boston and Santana Row in San Jose, is looking to energize its properties with new retail blood.
The retailers dropping mask requirements include ... 05/16/2021
The nation’s largest retailer has updated its mask requirements in light of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.
Bed Bath & Beyond taps Tiffany vet for new finance position05/16/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond is shoring up its financial team with a new position and other appointments.
Walmart turns on TV shopping partnership with So Yummy05/16/2021
Walmart is directly selling select food products on a popular food-focused television channel.
Amazon rolling out new program to reduce employees work injuries05/16/2021
Amazon is making a major push into employee wellness with a comprehensive physical and mental health initiative.
Camp stakes out online retail space just for kids05/16/2021
A family-oriented retailer focused on immersive customer experience is launching what it calls the first e-commerce platform where kids can safely shop online.
Neighborhood Goods launches new in-store concept05/16/2021
Neighborhood Goods is putting a spotlight on hard-to-find consumer product brands.
At Home sale in jeopardy05/16/2021
A big roadblock has appeared in the sale of At Home Group to a private-equity company.
Easing Mask Mandates: Three Recommendations for Employers05/16/2021
With mask mandates being eased or lifted in states and local jurisdictions, employers across the nation now face the practical challenge of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace in an increasingly open environment.
Product News: PVC-free Graphics for Retail 05/15/2021
Moss changeable fabric graphics are now PVC-free
Casey’s completes 94-store acquisition05/13/2021
Casey’s General Stores has expanded its Midwest footprint.
Dillard’s back in the black; doubles capital spending05/13/2021
Dillard’s started off its fiscal year on a positive note.
Carvana accelerates growth in Texas, Louisiana05/13/2021
An omnichannel platform for buying and selling used cars is entering one new market in Texas and two new markets in Louisiana.
Former Burlington space at New Jersey Mall to become a fulfillment center05/13/2021
Tenants such as Dick’s, Boscov’s, Aeropostale, and Victoria’s Secret at Cumberland Mall in Vineland, N.J., may soon find delivery of their online orders moving out faster and easier.
Salesforce: E-commerce will stay elevated post-pandemic05/13/2021
Consumers plan to make fewer online purchases once COVID-19 has passed, but will still buy online more than they did before the pandemic.
Specialty fashion brand launches one-click checkout05/13/2021
Badgley Mischka is unifying its customer’s store and payment accounts as it streamlines online purchasing.
Whole Foods has 40 stores in its pipeline; announces organizational changes05/13/2021
Whole Foods Market remains committed to growing its store footprint even as online grocery sales continue to surge.
Registration open for Chain Store Age's SPECS 202105/13/2021
The nation’s premier event for store development — SPECS — will hold its 57th annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md., August 22 - 24, 2021.
Petco shoppers receive targeted digital ads 05/13/2021
Petco Health and Wellness Co. is enabling its vendors to sponsor products and display ads across its desktop and mobile commerce platforms.
Retailers want consistency on mask guidance, says RILA05/13/2021
The CDC’s has relaxed its mask guidance for fully vaccinated people but that does not necessarily mean that retailers will be doing the same — at least not right now.
Smart & Final to be acquired by Mexican retailer in $620 million deal05/13/2021
Grupo Comercial Chedraui, the third largest retailer in Mexico, is expanding its footprint in the U.S. grocery space.
eBay says OK to NFT sales05/13/2021
The newest category of collectible for sale on eBay does not require shipping.
Core retail sales stall in April but are up 28.8% year-over-year05/13/2021
Retail sales in the United States unexpectedly stalled in April as consumers pulled back in certain categories following a sharp increase in March.
Three thoughts on current trends in retail tech05/13/2021
Sometimes my mind wanders to what “touchless” retailing really means, among other industry topics.
McDonald’s raising hourly pay in company-owned restaurants amid tight labor market05/12/2021
McDonald’s Corp. is feeling the labor crunch.
Ralph Lauren to sell Club Monaco to private equity firm05/12/2021
Ralph Lauren Corp. is selling Club Monaco as part of its turnaround strategy to focus on its core namesake brands.
Mall of America is back in (show) business05/12/2021
Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., has been without a cinema since last spring when CMX filed for bankruptcy and closed its operation in the mall.
Hines sells The Rim, busiest open-air center in Texas05/12/2021
San Antonio’s The Rim, at 1.6 million sq. ft the largest power center in Texas, has been sold by the Hines Global REIT Liquidating Trust for an undisclosed sum.
Amazon in hiring blitz; giving bonus to hires who show proof of vaccination05/12/2021
Amazon is hiring 75,000 people across its U.S. and Canadian fulfillment and logistics network as it continues to expand its footprint and keep up with increased demand.
H&M testing rental service — with a twist05/12/2021
H&M has launched its first — and a unique — rental service in the United States.
Verizon: Stolen credentials are a retail hacker’s best friend05/12/2021
Stolen credentials play a major role in retail data breaches, according to the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.
Meijer expands Midwest footprint05/12/2021
Meijer has opened three new supercenters across the Midwest.
Walmart adds virtual fitting room amid growing fashion push05/12/2021
Walmart is extending its push into fashion as it looks to enhance the customer shopping experience of buying clothes online.
Starbucks enters ambitious solar partnership in New York05/12/2021
Starbucks Coffee Company is moving forward with its pledge to become “resource-positive” by launching a multi-year solar program in New York State.
FedEx adds training for small retailers in new competition with Amazon05/12/2021
FedEx is rolling out the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab, an educational resource for small retailers not unlike existing offerings from Amazon.
Winn-Dixie parent gamifies rewards personalization05/12/2021
Southeastern Grocers Inc. is expanding its targeted marketing initiative with personalized offers delivered in a game-like challenge.
Survey: Brick-and-mortar grocery shoppers prefer Walmart05/12/2021
One area where Walmart is far ahead of Amazon is its popularity as a brick-and-mortar destination for grocery purchases.
PayPal to buy Happy Returns, which helps shoppers return online purchases05/12/2021
PayPal is expanding its digital commerce focus beyond payments to the post-purchase experience.
First Look: Swarovski unveils jewelbox of a store in New York05/12/2021
Swarovski, the world’s largest crystal manufacturer, is expanding its dazzling new store concept.
The jewelry brand’s fourth “Instant Wonder” location, in the SoHo section of Manhattan, celebrates crystal in all its forms.
Vera Bradley designs resale program05/11/2021
A specialty women’s apparel and accessories brand is the latest retailer to enter the fast-growing market for secondhand goods.
Ollie’s opens milestone store; taps Christmas Tree Shops vet as COO05/11/2021
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Inc. keeps expanding its footprint and entering new markets.
Gap Inc. to resume stock buybacks05/11/2021
Gap Inc. is resuming the share buybacks that it had suspended in March 2020 at the outset of the pandemic.
Walmart, Target, Costco and others lift mask mandates05/17/2021
Walmart, Target, Costco, Trader Joe’s and other retailers are ending requirements that all customers and associates wear masks in their stores following an announcement last week by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that people who are fulling vaccinated against COVID-19 can congregate indoors with having to wear face coverings.
J. Crew hires streetwear star to ?disrupt? its menswear05/17/2021
J. Crew is looking to push past the limits of its preppy brand image with the hiring of Brendon Babenzien, co-owner of Noah and former longtime design director at the streetwear brand Supreme, as chief designer for men’s clothing. Mr. Babenzien’s recruitment and hiring is part of CEO Libby Wadle’s goal to reposition J. Crew…
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Amazon launching national effort to reduce workplace injuries05/17/2021
Amazon.com has launched a program to reduce injuries that affect employees, often occurring during the course of performing repetitive tasks, to keep workers safe and reduce the associated business costs. The WorkingWell program, which was initially piloted in 2019, is being rolled out nationally at Amazon locations.
Goldbelly builds its business by shipping foods from nation?s iconic restaurants05/17/2021
Goldbelly works with some of America’s most famous restaurants to ship their signature items to consumers in all 50 states. “We’re the first platform for food e-commerce, national e-commerce for restaurants and food-makers,” Joe Ariel, Goldbelly’s co-founder and chief executive, said in an interview. “We’re basically opening up a 3,000-mile radius for restaurants.”
Burberry and Dillard?s limit markdowns to drive high profit sales05/17/2021
Burberry and Dillard’s are both focused on driving full price sales of new merchandise in their full line stores. Burberry is looking to accomplish the feat by focusing on high-demand categories, unveiling a new store concept and addressing the consumer desire for omnichannel shopping and fulfillment. Dillard’s is cutting back on marked down merchandise and…
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Trucker shortages affect supplies of fuel and other products05/17/2021
A nationwide shortage of long-haul truckers has been affecting supply chains for years, but the lack of drivers became more pronounced recently when gas station pumps were left empty. The recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack left truckers in an even more difficult position as higher gas prices increased their cost to make deliveries.
Global luxury sales expected to pick up this year05/17/2021
Sales of luxury items are expected to make a comeback this year and could even reach pre-pandemic levels according to Bain. The consultancy thinks that there’s a 30 percent chance sales will fully rebound this year, with a more likely scenario that it will take until 2022, possible even 2023, to get back to 2019…
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Large numbers are leaving nine-to-five jobs to go it alone05/17/2021
Forty-one percent of employees considered leaving their nine-to-five jobs to open their own businesses during some of the toughest moments since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit. Many are taking the leap, even as companies are opening up to bring workers back to their office jobs.
Retailers and restaurants are paying up to attract workers05/14/2021
The labor market is tightening as businesses staff up in response to the diminishing threat from the novel coronavirus pandemic and rise in economic activity. National employers, including Amazon, Chipotle, McDonald’s and Walmart, are raising hourly wages, offering bonuses and other incentives to recruit new workers.
Wayfair CEO says pandemic changed how Americans shop for furniture05/14/2021
Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah is bullish on his company’s growth prospects for a variety of reasons including his belief that Americans have changed their shopping behaviors. “While demand for COVID-impacted categories like travel and entertainment is returning, we also believe the pandemic has fundamentally increased the share of wallet customers will spend on their homes…
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Consumer Brands Calls on White House to Work Together with CPG Companies to Address Rising Costs05/13/2021
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Freeman on Record-Breaking Commodities Data: CPG Companies Experiencing Perfect Storm on Costs05/13/2021
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Statement from Consumer Brands on the Colonial Pipeline Fuel Shortage: “Our Industry and This Country Cannot Afford a Fuel Crisis”05/12/2021
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Cost Pressures Mount as Demand for CPG Products Reaches New Highs05/11/2021
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Statement from Consumer Brands on April Jobs Report05/07/2021
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Three Factors Driving Rising Manufacturing Costs05/06/2021
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How Family-Owned Values Are Woven Through Culture and Operations at Utz and The J.M. Smucker Co.05/04/2021
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10 Recycling and Waste Reduction Experts You Should Follow04/30/2021
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Statement from Consumer Brands on Signing of the FASTER Act04/23/2021
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2020 CPG Economic Pulse Reveals How the Industry Delivered for Consumers in Unpredictable Year04/20/2021
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Fox criticizes paywalls and complicated ad buying platforms in upfront pitch 05/17/2021
After the past year of the pandemic and social unrest, Fox is looking to woo viewers and advertisers with programming that leans on stories of hope and second chances during the 2021-2022 season.
How Fox will use NFTs to promote its new animated series 'Krapopolis' 05/17/2021
Show will tap into the bustling market for digital goods to provide a new dimension for its entertainment.
Watch the newest commercials on TV from Netflix, Quip, Casper and more05/17/2021
Quip says it can help “make better oral health simple, affordable and enjoyable.”
How BuzzFeed and other publishers are optimizing first-party data05/17/2021
Marketing leaders from BuzzFeed, U.S. News & World Report, Dotdash, PRX and GBH share insights on how publishers can gain the upper hand in the new age of privacy-compliant customer data.
Opinion: Can programmatic work for the television upfronts? 05/17/2021
Three questions all marketers should be asking.
Watch live on July 13: America's hottest brands of 202105/17/2021
Exploring why today's buzziest products, people and services are thriving—and how they will continue the momentum past the crisis of COVID-19.
Discord?s new CMO discusses racism, rebranding?and a more-vibrant 'blurple'05/17/2021
Online chat platform aims for inclusivity in its latest brand refresh, led by industry veteran Tesa Aragones.
What the AT&T, Discovery deal means for advertisers05/17/2021
The combined entities will create a powerhouse that further reduces competition in the marketplace.
Watch: Future-proofing marketing measurement to uncover opportunities05/17/2021
This Ad Age Studio 30 live panel with Analytic Partners and Cox Communications will focus on strategies to uncover opportunities to grow customer connections in the wake of the data disruption caused by cookie deprecation, IDFA, CCPR and growing consumer privacy demands.
Diageo opens ?Collaboration Center? to improve the consumer experience05/17/2021
The space at the company’s offices will be used to identify touch points with customers, distributors and agencies.
5 Questions with Mary Alderete, Global Head of GAP Marketing04/16/2021
It’s fashion week around the world and yet in 2021 we’re still not able to do ‘business as usual.’ Is fashion week read more:
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5 Questions with Diego Zaccaria, Creative Director of the Centre du Graphisme11/17/2020
What do museums, sports and design have in common? They’re all conduits for culture – helping us foster a sense of community. read more:
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5 Questions with Will Harrison, Head of Brand Marketing at The AA11/04/2020
The AA – originally the Automobile Association – was formed in Britain in 1905 as a motorists’ mutual aid organisation. While its read more:
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Brand Moves for Thursday October 1510/15/2020
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Brand Moves for Wednesday October 1410/14/2020
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Brand News for Tuesday October 1310/13/2020
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Brand Moves for Monday October 1210/12/2020
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Brand Moves for Friday October 910/09/2020
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Brand Moves for Thursday October 810/08/2020
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Brand Moves for Wednesday October 710/07/2020
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