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New York -- Hennes & Mauritz AB has cut a deal to open in Manhattan’s Times Square, the New York Post reported. According to the report, H&M will move into the three-floor, 42,510-sq.-ft. space at 4 Times Square that was previously occupied by the...

CENTRE — Selma-based American Apparel, Inc., which operates four factories with 1,100 employees in Alabama—including one in Centre that employs around 230 people—recently lost its contract to produce uniforms for the U.S. military. “We found out on...

Nine West, a division of New York-based The Jones Group Inc., has introduced a new retail concept that it plans to roll out worldwide, according to www.wwd.com. The first store to feature the new format, located in New York at 750 Lexington Ave., reopened...

Safeway has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment with a program that directly involves and rewards employees and shoppers for making eco-friendly purchases and doing healthier things for themselves and their communities. The "Heart of Safeway Pledge" is a personal call to action to take simple, everyday steps — e.g., using energy-conserving light bulbs, taking a 15-minute walk three times a week, eating healthier foods — that benefit pledge-takers and their communities, Safeway said in a statement.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Retail Parade recently announced the launch of its online marketplace, www.RetailParade.com — a new site, private to the gift industry, that links retail buyers and wholesale vendors. "As a former...

(Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- The Wet Seal, Inc, a specialty retailer of apparel and accessory items, has reported that comparable store sales for September 2012 decreased 12.7% when compared to a 0.3% decrease for September 2011. Net sales for the...

Wal-Mart and American Express are teaming up on a reloadable prepaid card for shoppers. The two companies said Monday that Bluebird, a reloadable prepaid card which began during a pilot program late last year, will have no minimum balance and no monthly, annual or overdraft fees. The companies say the only fees associated with the card will be transparent and within the user's control, such as out-of-network ATM withdrawals by consumers who don't have direct deposit.

Zumiez Inc, a specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, has reported that comparable store sales for September 2012 increased 5.6%, compared to a 10.1% increase for September 2011. Total net sales for the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Charlotte-based Belk, Inc., the nation's largest privately run mainline department store, has partnered with NFL quarterback Cam Newton to launch an exclusive line of men's apparel. This exclusive...

BodyEssentials is now BodyBelle Changing the name from BodyEssentials to BodyBelle is just one step in the company?s rebranding initiatives, which incorporates a new, bright logo, an all-new print catalog, and a brand new website designed for better...