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Reebok Drops Rick Ross
April 12, 2013

The Canton, Mass.-based athletic brand, a division of Adidas Group, said in a statement that it's dropping the hip-hop star over the artist's lyrics in the single "U.O.E.N.O," which many have claimed glorify rape. According to Reebok's statement, "Reebok holds our partners to a high standard, and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand. Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so." 

E-retailer Edible Arrangements adds three to its e-commerce team
April 12, 2013

The fruit bouquet merchant expects to hire even more in 2013. Thad Rueter Senior Editor Topics: Conundrum Solutions, e-commerce, e-commerce team, Edible Arrangements, expansion, food and drug, Kaitlin Reiss, Macy's Inc., Melanie Martinez, Microsoft,...

Judge Wonโ€™t Dismiss Macyโ€™s Claim Against Martha Stewart
April 12, 2013

New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing on Thursday refused to dismiss Macy's Inc's claim that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia violated its contract when it designed certain merchandise for J.C. Penney Co., regardless of whether the items carry the Martha Stewart brand. The ruling may impact whether Penney can sell Martha Stewart-designed home goods under a "JCP Everyday" label. The judge is expected to rule Friday on whether to temporarily block Penney from selling Martha Stewart-designed goods that Penney manufactured in that "Everyday" packaging, Reuters reported.

Aldo Group Inks Deal for Shellys Brand
April 12, 2013

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Is Facebook Home an Opportunity for Retailers?
April 12, 2013

On Friday, the general public will get their first taste of Facebook Home, the company's new mobile product that essentially makes the social network the starting point on a smartphone, with friends' recent activity taking center stage as soon as a user...

CVS to offer up to 1 million free smartphones
April 12, 2013

WOONSOCKET, R.I. โ€” CVS/pharmacy will offer up to 1 million free smartphones to eligible customers, in an effort to encourage shoppers to use its mobile app. Consumers who want a new smartphone or who are eligible for a device upgrade with their current...

Google's Same-Day Delivery Pilot A Shot at Amazon?
April 12, 2013

Google is launching Shopping Express, a same-day delivery pilot in the San Francisco area that allows local residents to order items from participating retailers as well as items from multiple stores. Participating retailers include Toys "R" Us,...

March Retail Sales Figures Tepid Due to Cold Weather, Economy Worries
April 12, 2013

So much for new spring shorts and T-shirts. As cold weather lingered across most of the country, Americans shopped modestly in March. U.S. retailers reported a key revenue figure rose slightly during the month, as shoppers held back on spending because of the cold weather across the nation, particularly the Midwest and East Coast, and continued fears about the economy. Economists monitor consumer spending because it accounts for more than 70 percent of economic activity

American Apparel Responds to Sexy Ad Bans
April 12, 2013

This week, yet another sexy American Apparel ad was banned by Britain's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). It's the third time this year, begging the question: Who is picking the fight here, the ASA or American Apparel? According to American Apparel, it ain't them. An anonymous source from AA's corporate team told us they think the ASA is looking for publicity by singling the brand out.

Former American Eagle exec named an SVP at Guess
April 12, 2013

LOS ANGELES โ€” Guess has appointed Hillary Super as SVP, general merchandise manager for, reporting to Paul Marciano, co-founder and CEO. "We are delighted to have a leader like Hillary at Guess. She understands the Guess brand and values, and will lead...