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J.Crew has announced that it will expand its international distribution from 29 countries to 107 countries, reaching consumers throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and South America. 

Nike offered a hint today of the impact of its upcoming National Football League apparel deal. The Oregon-based sports equipment company reported that its worldwide futures orders increased 15 percent for products to be delivered from March through July totaled $9.4 billion. That's 15 percent higher than orders reported for the same period last year. By comparison, when the company reported its futures orders growth at this time last year, it said the number was 9 percent higher than the same period in 2010. While futures orders do not necessarily guarantee comparable sales for the period, the apparent jump

CVS pharmacy is closing all of its Beauty360 locations and ceasing operation of the Beauty360 e-commerce business to focus on the growth of its core beauty business. 

NEW YORK — Office Depot has teamed up with American Express to launch a prepaid reloadable card with no monthly or maintenance fees, will soon be available in retail at select Office Depot stores. The card will roll out in more than 1,100 stores across the United States in the coming weeks. “Office Depot is pleased to offer a prepaid reloadable card for the first time to our customers,” said Farla Efros, EVP and chief merchandising officer, Office Depot. “Reloadable prepaid cards are quickly gaining traction for many different uses. We are excited to offer the American Express Prepaid

RadioShack, a national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, and Berjaya Retail Berhad, a Malaysian retail group with diverse franchised brands, have signed a master development agreement that substantially expands RadioShack's global footprint across 10 Southeast Asian countries. Under the long-term agreement, Berjaya Retail (Cayman) Limited as franchise developer is expected to open at least 1,000 franchise locations across the Association of Southeast Asia Nations within the first 10 years. 

Macy's is sending out SMS messages to its customers promoting exclusive looks from NBC's "Fashion Star" show, letting consumers shop them through their mobile device. 

A Malaysian shoe store is offering to help shoppers meet their Mr. Right. Shoes Shoes Shoes, a footwear boutique based in Kuala Lumpur, is making headlines thanks to its shoe dating campaign, which throws in a "free man" with every shoe purchase. 

Moosejaw Mountaineering, the outdoor retailer known for its quirky, irreverent marketing and unique customer engagement, has named Eoin Comerford as its new president and CEO. Comerford has been with Moosejaw since 2008 as senior vice president of marketing and technology and brings his love of the Moosejaw brand to the position.

Wholesale painting supplies distributor, Integrity Supply, Inc., announces the expansion of its web presence to include e-commerce capability. Customers can access the company's online catalog to purchase supplies directly. "We've provided traditional sales and client service to our customers for 12 years now," said John Colavecchio, president and CEO of Integrity Supply, Inc. "We're excited to now offer a more convenient way for new and current customers to purchase from our extensive product line of painting supplies. "For customers who prefer speaking to their sales rep, we'll continue to provide the same quality service over the phone," added Colavecchio.