According to the Environmental Protection Agency website, 12.4 million tons of textiles were generated in 2008. That equals 5% of all solid waste in the U.S. The recycling industry recycled 2.5 billion pounds of textile waste (10 pounds per person),... More »
European and Asian retail markets closed last week in the scary red, but not here in the good ‘ol U.S. of A. Even with Friday’s losses more than 1%, retail closed the week in the black. Maybe in part thanks to Talbots newer, younger... More »
So many of my recent columns have focused tirelessly on break-ups, how to get rid of guys, when to rip the band aid off and march on and so on. Before this string of sad columns centered around what can only rightly be called “the end,”... More »
First it was Magnolia, then Crumbs, then some sort of revolt created Buttercup. Presently, we can’t keep track of the city’s sweet shops and trucks and such no matter how hard we try. And now we don’t have to because cake balls are... More »
LVMH announced plans to expand hotel operations siting “considerable demand” for luxury accommodations, which left us wondering “Who are these people?” Exciting nonetheless and we pray Gilt Group can get them on Jetsetter. In... More »
“Then he asked if we could still be friendly. So I think we are set to have a drink either before he leaves for his business trip or when he gets back,” explained my friend on the phone last night. She just pseudo broke up with her... More »
The first time I ate at the Flat Iron’s legendary Indian experience, I woke up at four in the morning, fully dressed with the lights on. The second time, I managed to get out of my stilettos and leggings but passed out in my shirt, bow-adorned... More »
You wouldn’t think twice about spending $200 on a pair of jeans, especially if they make your butt look amazing. Most of us even spend up to $100 on work out pants. Pants we sweat in. But when it comes to our haircuts, we are forever looking... More »
So we know Rhianna and Lady Gaga dualhandedly raised the sale of lingerie like a million percent, and this spring our recent investments will be well worth it since it’s, once again, time to flip our underwear to our outerwear. Fashion... More »
Merry Monday and welcome to our first start-of-the-week trend casting summary of all things retail news. Away we go… A U.S. appeals court mainly sided with eBay Thursday in Tiffany & Co.’s case against the ecommerce resale giant... More »
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