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Barneys, Pier 1 And Other Iconic-But-Bankrupt Retailers Are Coming Back To Life 

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Plenty of famous retail chains have collapsed both before and during a pandemic that has slammed brick-and-mortar stores, but some iconic names like Pier 1 , Barneys New York and others are coming back – at least in some fashion. The launch of Barneys at Saks is a seminal moment to reignite the brand for the future.”.

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Digital Bespoke Platforms Can Provide Brands With Valuable Data

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To take on the dress shoe market, Echevarria decided to partner with a factory in England that produces shoes for top fashion brands and form his own brand, Blackstock & Weber. While consumers can currently purchase shoes directly through the company’s eCommerce website, Blackstock & Weber is exploring retail partnerships.

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FTC Moves To Halt Edgewell-Harry’s Deal To Protect Competition

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In a statement, the two Harry’s chief executives said, “We believe strongly that the combined company will deliver exceptional brands and products at a great value and are determined to bring those benefits to consumers.”. Connecticut-based Edgewell Personal Care owns the razor brands of Schick and Wilkinson in addition to Hawaiian Tropic.

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‘Amazon’s Choice’ Badge Attached To Questionable Products

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One such product was an energy supplement, Redline Microburst, that refers to itself as a “fat burner” and carried an “Amazon’s Choice” designation last week, although the company’s rules forbid sales of Redline-brand items. Bob Menendez and Connecticut Sen. In a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, New Jersey Sen.

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Uniqlo Pushes Partnership With Disney

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Japanese speciality merchant Uniqlo is apparently hoping some of that particular magic can rub off on retailers. The brand has announced its plans to push its presence in the Southeast U.S. and is expanding its branding relationship with Disney. We hope to make every day at our store feel like opening day for our customers.”

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Competitors Prompt Amazon To Slash Prices (Again)

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For retailers, it’s the Hunger Games. largest eCommerce marketplace is that it can devalue merchants and entire brands by overly discounting their items. The move comes as Amazon is making changes in other areas of its sprawling retail business. For consumers, the holiday shopping season is the most wonderful time of year.

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Chapter 11 Watch: Tough Times For Uniqlo, PacSun Gets Lucky

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Retail’s constant chase for growth means that some or even most will never reach their goals. What good news there is usually comes from the top-performing retailers of the day, which makes what PacSun has accomplished a downmarket rarity. Few are inevitably spared the fate in the long run. Store Closures.