For decades, futurists have been predicting the era of the "smart" home, where you don't need to be home to lock your doors, dim your lights or adjust your thermostats. But except for the homes of the wealthy and a few hobbyists, the smart ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics
h.h.gregg said its decision to stay above the promotional fray during the holiday season hurt sales. According to preliminary estimates, net sales fell 11.6 percent to $707.1 million, and comp sales decreased 11.2 percent, for the third ...
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Dollar General Corporation reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2013 third quarter (13 weeks) ended November 1, 2013. Highlights: - Third Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 4.4%; Total Sales Increased ...
Tags: Retailer Dollar, Apparel
Kohl’s Corporation and PVH Corp. announced IZOD branded men’s sportswear and dress clothing will be available at Kohl’s stores nationwide and on Kohls.com, beginning in fall 2014. IZOD is a strong addition to ...
Tags: Kohl, Powerful Brands
Global Sources opened its fourth annual China Sourcing Fairs in Johannesburg featuring a comprehensive array of quality products from China and Asia suppliers. The Fairs are being held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Gallagher Estate, ...
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When you test the softness of a cashmere Brunello Cucinelli pullover or try on a pair of knee high boots from Manolo Blahnik, it's easy to forget that luxury retailers face the same distribution issues as mass merchandise merchants. They ...
Visitor and exhibitor numbers revealed a positive response to the new show venue for Interior Lifestyle China when it was held September 25-27 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China. Organized by Messe ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
Kohl’s Department Stores announced a $150,000 cash donation toward flood relief efforts in Colorado. Kohl’s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross, which is delivering much-needed emergency supplies and services in ...
Tags: Flood Relief, Apparel
Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA), the premier association for companies involved in the home fashion products industry, will hold their annual meeting on November 13, 2013. Keith Sorgeloos, President and CEO, Home Source ...
Tags: Furnishing, Fashion Products
Fullbeauty, a revolutionary plus-size lingerie brand in the OSP Group portfolio, has just launched a Bra Finder, an innovative online tool that helps customers determine their correct bra size and quickly locate the perfect styles, colors ...
The upcoming DOMOTEX will be geared more strongly than ever to the latest flooring industry trends. A special highlight will consist of the new "Innovations@DOMOTEX" initiative, designed to put novel products at center stage. "The new ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
Dollar General Corporation reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2013 second quarter (13 weeks) ended August 2, 2013. Highlights: - Second Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 5.1%; Total Sales Increased ...
Five companies participating in Home Textiles Market Week in New York City were named recipients of Home Textiles Best New Product Awards, with Couture Dreams receiving the “Best of Market” award for its Chichi Throw. All of ...
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SiteSpect, the leading provider of non-intrusive optimization solutions, announced that OSP Group has chosen SiteSpect as its multivariate testing and targeting provider. OSP Group, the preferred brand portfolio of women's apparel, shoes, ...
Tags: OSP Group, Optimization Program
Kohl’s Department Stores invites customers to work out for a cause this fall with Tek Gear athletic apparel and accessories from the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, with 100 percent of the net profit going to support the ...
Tags: Apparel Line, Women's Health