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Urban Outfitters Bows to Pressure From Anti-Drug Group
June 18, 2013

Bowing to pressure from the Partnership at Drugfree.org, fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has agreed to pull merchandise made to look like prescription pill bottles, including prescription label flasks and pint and shot glasses, from its shelves.Urban Outfitters issued a statement to CNN late last week confirming that it was discontinuing the sale of products made to look like prescription drug paraphernalia.

Saban launches e-commerce sites for two brands
June 18, 2013

LOS ANGELES โ€” Saban Brands has launched two new e-commerce sites for its Power Rangers and Paul Frank brands, featuring products spanning all categories from toys and apparel to accessories and...

Retail loyalty programs bloom
June 17, 2013

Cincinnati -- Retail loyalty programs have seen some impressive growth since 2011, according to results of the latest Colloquy Loyalty Census. In 2013, department stores achieved 70% growth in...

Retailers Ready to Spend on Expansion, Technology and Branding for Growth in 2013, Survey Finds
June 17, 2013

Amid an environment challenged by rapidly changing consumer confidence and high national unemployment rates, retail executives say they'll be investing capital to spur growth, with an emphasis on expansion and enhanced technology, according to the 2013 Retail Outlook Survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm. Most executives (85 percent) expect capital spending will increase or remain the same over the next year. When asked where they will increase spending most, executives most frequently cited geographic expansion (61 percent), information technology (40 percent), and advertising and marketing/branding (24 percent). 

Old Man Winter chills Toysโ€™Rโ€™Us Q1 sales
June 17, 2013

WAYNE, N.J. โ€” Lingering cold weather and soft sales in its electronics and entertainment categories caused Toysโ€Rโ€Usโ€™ net and comparable store sales for first quarter ended May 4 to dip. The...

Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils New Creative Campaign 'LOOK'
June 17, 2013

NEW YORK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Saks Fifth Avenue introduces its new creative campaign, LOOK. The creative campaign focuses on the retailer's reputation as a place of discovery, and will come to life...

Gilt to Open First Pop-Up Boutique
June 17, 2013

For those of you who love to shop on Gilt.com โ€” the New York City-based online retailer specializing in offering high-end designer apparel and accessories, home goods and more for up to 60 percent off retail every day โ€” but always wanted to try on the dress or shoes of your dreams before buying, then your ship has come in. From June 28 through July 28, Gilt will open its first-ever designer pop-up outlet in Louisville.