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Retailers Prepare for a Big Halloween
What: Talk about scary — a new survey from the industry firm IBISWorld shows that retailers worldwide expect Halloween sales to reach a record-breaking $6 billion this year, despite the overall economic slump. Although every sector of the Halloween market — including candy, decorations, costumes, and greeting cards are expected to rise, it’s the sugary treats that people are favoring most. Overall sales of Halloween candy are expected to rise by 6.8% this year, while costume sales are expected to bring in $2.12 billion in revenue alone.
What IBISWorld Says:
”Despite more people ...
Fun Line from HSN & Lucky Mag
What: Lucky Magazine and HSN have put their heads together for an exciting Designer Capsule Collection, featuring pieces from seven designers, including Rebecca Taylor. The collection is made up of adorable dresses and accessories that are perfect for a night out on the town or a cozy house party; however, it’s all casual enough to be worn just about anywhere. You can shop for the line on HSN either online, or on TV October 16th and 17th. The line is also available at featured Lucky events from November 5th-7th .
What They Say:
Some items from this premiere collection include:
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Read MoreHanes Develops Plus-Size Brand for Wal-Mart
What: Hanes is branching out from the world of basic tees and under garments. After spending years as the go-to brand for comfy cotton t-shirts, Hanes has decided to launch an all new plus-size apparel brand called JMS exclusively for Wal-Mart. Available at more than 3,500 Wal-Mart stores nationwide, JMS—or Just My Size—will reportedly feature “trend-right styles” such as modern knit sweaters and leggings with sizes ranging from 16 to 28. Even better, the company says none of the clothes will be priced over $22.
What JMS Says:
“The JMS woman embraces her curves,” said Maria Teza, ...
Affordable Style Gets En Vogue
What: Affordable clothes are chic, in case you hadn’t already heard. At least judging by recent sales of clothes and accessories made by “accessible” designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Tory Burch. Designers like Tommy and Tory are reportedly bucking the recession by creating “bridge collections” and selling their clothes at a more moderate price point—like skirts for $250 and pants for $175—which American consumers are now going out and buying in droves.
What the Times Says:
“We are positioned very well with accessible, affordable luxury and this is something we have been doing for ...
Meghan Cleary’s New Suede Shoes
What: She has authored books and made countless appearances on TV, and now “shoe expert” Meghan Cleary is coming out with her very own line of designer footwear, too. The new collection, dubbed Miss Meghan, will include suede ankle booties when it debuts at ShopNBC and on ShopNBC.com on October 29th. However, Cleary says she plan to expand the brand with a line of ballet flats, a clutch purse, and platform pumps, in time for the holidays in December. Even better—Cleary says almost the entire line of shoes will be priced under $50 a pair.
What WWD Says:
“For the last several years, ...
Wal-Mart’s Special Delivery
What: Who has the time to drive miles to their nearest discount store to pick up a new tube of mascara or lipstick? We certainly don’t. But now Wal-Mart is stepping in to help time-strapped and budget-conscious consumers by launching an all-new home delivery plan that brings beauty and health products to your front door. For the first time ever, Wal-Mart is letting its customers shop online for low-priced beauty products from name brands like Maybelline and Neutrogena, with shipping that costs just 97 cents per item.
What Wal-Mart Says:
“Customers have long trusted Walmart to provide ...
Abercrombie & Fitch Reluctantly Reducing Prices
What: Abercrombie & Fitch, like any retailer that sells overpriced merchandise, is hurting right now. However, the chain won’t start slashing prices left and right - instead of putting every other clothing item on sale, A&F is going to slowly and subtly lower prices.
What They Say:
Looking ahead to the spring, the company has cut better deals with manufacturers that will allow it to charge lower prices at stores without taking a big hit to margins.
What We Say: Right after they shut down Ruehl, too! We’re not crazy about A&F to begin with - it’s a teenager’s world over there - but ...
Read MoreSelena Gomez’s Fashion Line
What: Disney star Selena Gomez isn’t just a singer and an actress—now she’s also a designer. Gomez, known best for her role on Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting ready to launch her first line of clothing in 2010. The collection, called Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez, will reportedly include dresses, printed tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, and accessories all in a “pretty, feminine and bohemian” style. Not only that, but Gomez says the collection will be eco-friendly, as well, since it will be made with organic cotton and other recycled fabrics.
What WWD Says:
“Growing up in Texas, I ...
Bold Nails for Fall ‘09
What: Fancy jewelry and expensive handbags are so 2008. Manicured nails are the fashion statement of 2009, now that striped metallics, earth tones, and custom-designed nails are all en-vogue. For budget babes interested in doing their own nails at home, experts recommend choosing bold colors—like blood red—or painting dark hues over the top of more opaque pink polishes to get the runway look at home.
What the
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Shop H&M Online Soon
What: We’ve got a special place in our heart reserved for H&M, and now that we may be able to shop for our favorite diffusion lines and trends online…well, we’re in love. Rumor has it that H&M will launch an online storefront for the US. To date, Americans have to purchase everything in store.
What They Say:
H&M would prove to be stiff competition for some of our favorite online vendors, such as Forever21, Topshop, and especially Urban Outfitters, as the potential site could not only serve up its affordable styles, but their covetable accessories as well.
What We Say: Watch out ...
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