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New York -- Jones Group Inc. reported Wednesday that it swung to a first-quarter loss of $1.2 million, compared with a profit of $25.7 million in the year-ago period. Costs of closing stores, paying severance, acquisitions and a strategic review impacted the results, which still surpassed analysts’ expectations. Revenue for the manufacturer and retailer of brands such as Nine West, Jones New York and Stuart Weitzman slipped 2.6% to $936 million in the quarter ended March 31, missing Wall Street’s expected $937.3 million in revenue. “The warmer weather during the quarter, coupled with an early Easter holiday, resulted in

Amazon has reached an agreement with the state of Nevada to begin collecting sales taxes on purchases shipped to the state. According to the agreement between Amazon and the Nevada Department of Taxation, Amazon.com will voluntarily begin to collect and remit Nevada sales tax beginning January 1, 2014. Amazon will collect the sales and use tax in the same manner as traditional brick and mortar retailers. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval said the state would work together with Amazon for immediate enactment of federal legislation that would create a "simplified and equitable framework for sales tax collection." Sandoval said in

“Fashion Star” on NBC is probably the extreme example of the possibilities of merging content and commerce with pop stars, designers and even top-tier retailers. But those lines have been blurring for some time, as magazines adopt e-commerce strategies (expect a big push from Harper’s Bazaar this fall) and retailers continue to delve into the medium of social commerce.

Secaucus, N.J. -- The Children’s Place Retail Stores announced Wednesday it has named Steven Baginski to the position of CFO, reporting to COO Eric Bauer. Baginski spent eight years with Limited Brands, most recently as senior VP corporate finance.

Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to collect a sales tax on items sold in Nevada beginning in 2014, or earlier should proposed federal legislation mandate that online retailers collect sales taxes.

Our primary job as software vendors is to highlight the value of our products and convince consumers they're worth investing in. Twitter, currently with 140 million users, is an excellent place to market and find digital goods, as well as to educate and be educated in best practices.

Hampstead, Md. -- JoS. A. Bank Clothiers said Wednesday that Frank J. Barbarino has been promoted to senior VP and general merchandise manager for the chain, effective April 15. In his new role, Barbarino will continue to lead the Tailored Clothing Department and will add Sportswear and Furnishings to his responsibilities. He will oversee product design, manufacturing and sourcing, as well as all retailing of the company’s merchandise lines. Barbarino was most recently VP for tailored clothing.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target is investing more than $12 million in schools in 2012 through its library makeover program, and said it plans to give more than $1 billion for education by the end of 2015. As part of its 2012 library makeover program, Target will renovate libraries at 32 elementary schools and revisit each of the 118 schools that previously received a Target School Library Makeover to provide additional reading resources for students and teachers. "At Target, we understand that a quality education can empower and prepare children to become the leaders of tomorrow," said Laysha Ward, president community

QUINCY, Mass. — Sears Holdings has expanded the availability of its in-store professional apparel shop to 91 Sears and Kmart stores nationwide. The store, called, "Scrubology," is already open in 39 stores and offers work apparel and uniforms for...

Sears to maintain ownership of Corbeil Electrique Inc. TORONTO, April 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Sears Canada Inc. (TSX: SCC) announced today the agreement to sell its Cantrex Group operations to Nationwide Marketing Group, LLC. Sears Canada will be maintaining ownership of Corbeil Electrique Inc., a well-recognized brand in the major appliance retail market. Cantrex was purchased by Sears Canada in 2005 in order to further develop its merchandising, buying, and logistics services in the furniture and appliance sectors. Corbeil became part of the Sears portfolio through this purchase and recently Sears has announced its plans to expand Corbeil's operations