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Fred Meyer Jewelers offers Facebook Fans opportunity to Win Diamond Ring
February 16, 2012

In celebration of their new Spring Bridal Catalog, Fred Meyer Jewelers, the third largest fine jewelry retailer in the United States, is giving its Facebook fans an opportunity to win a featured Diamond Rose Gold ring from the catalog. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Copy of FB_VintageRose_520 In celebration of their new Spring Bridal Catalog, Fred Meyer Jewelers, the third largest fine jewelry retailer in the United States, is giving its Facebook fans an opportunity to win a featured Diamond Rose Gold ring from the catalog. Rose Gold has been noted as a growing jewelry and fashion trend by major publications

Harry & David's holiday sales bloom after bankruptcy
February 16, 2012

After feeble holiday sales in 2010 helped put Harry & David on the road to bankruptcy last year, the Medford-based direct marketer has announced more bullish figures from a somewhat busier season of selling fruit baskets and Moose Munch candy. The company reported an unaudited net income figure of $34.7 million for the 13-week period ended Dec. 31. That compares with the $13.8 million Harry & David Holdings Inc., logged through the key holiday shopping season of 2010. Harry & David's sales, a vast majority of which come through its catalog and website, declined 6.3 percent to about $245

War of the Roses: Valentine's Day Turns Ugly for Online Florists
February 16, 2012

This year's Valentine's Day flower-ordering rush didn't bring any bouquets for online florists. The second biggest day of the year for sending flowers disappointed U.S. customers who took to Facebook and Twitter in droves to voice their outrage at 1-800-Flowers.com, FTD and ProFlowers.

Puma Eyes Steady Growth Over Next 2 Years
February 16, 2012

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Lord & Taylor Plans Designer Collaborations
February 16, 2012

For Lord & Taylor, a regional chain with less buying clout than Macyโ€™s Inc. or Target Corp., exclusives donโ€™t come easy.But now L&T merchants are working on a series...

Martha Stewart Holding Macy's โ€˜Hostageโ€™
February 16, 2012

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is "essentially holding Macy's hostage" by saying that its pact with the department store chain expires in January 2013, Macy's said in court papers in their contract dispute.

Sterling Jewelers names COO, management shifts
February 16, 2012

Akron, Ohio -- Sterling Jewelers said Thursday it has named Ed Hrabak, senior VP merchandising, as COO to succeed Bill Montalto, who is retiring from the position in June. Hrabak has been with Sterling for over 25 years, assuming increasingly greater management responsibility during his tenure. Sterling also announced that Stuart Lee, VP merchandising, will be promoted to senior VP merchandising upon Hrabakโ€™s promotion to COO. Dawn McGuire, VP mall merchandising, will be promoted to VP merchandising, replacing Stuart Lee in that role.

Unknowns Become New Faces of Madonna's Material Girl Ads
February 16, 2012

Madonna's daughter Lourdes and spokesmodel Kelly Osbourne have unveiled the making of Material Girl's new spring 2012 campaign in New York. Material Girl, available exclusively at Macy's and macys.com, features three "lucky stars" from the search for the next Material Girl.

Perry Ellis Completes Purchase of Ben Hogan Golf Brand
February 16, 2012

Perry Ellis International announced that it's completed the purchase of the intellectual property rights of the Ben Hogan family of brands from Callaway Golf Co. Perry Ellis will also assume all license arrangements, including South Korea and Japan, for apparel and accessories under the Ben Hogan brand name.