Retailers are temporarily in the clear after the United States and China suspended trade hostilities for 90 days following the G20 summit over the weekend in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 25 percent hike in tariffs that President Donald Trump had threatened on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods will not go into effect on Jan….
Read moreHow Bernardo’s New Creative Director Is Looking to Take the Heritage Brand to the Next Level
The newly appointed creative director of Bernardo, Heather Williams, shares her take on the brand’s design heritage and where she sees the company heading next. FN: How did you come to join the Bernardo team? Heather Williams: “I started consulting as a designer in January 2017. Peter Grueterich, [president of brand management firm Peter Marcus…
Read moreHow Trump’s Trade War Might Affect Future Black Friday Sales
Black Friday might no longer be the bargain-filled shopping holiday Americans are used to — and it’s largely thanks to President Donald Trump’s trade war with China. The global back-and-forth, which the United States initiated in March, has seen levies on $250 billion in Chinese imports, with the Trump administration threatening tariffs on an additional…
Read moreOne of the Most In-Demand Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2s Is Returning Next Week
Mark your calendars, sneaker fans, because Adidas Originals has officially confirmed the return of one of the most coveted Yeezy Boosts ever. Just in time for the holidays, the “Semi Frozen Yellow” Yeezy Boost 350 V2 will be making its way back onto the shelves of select locations next Friday, according to the Three Stripes…
Read moreBlack Friday Is on Track to Hit $9.5 Billion in Sales, According to New Data
Just how big a shopping holiday is Black Friday? According to rewards- and loyalty-program operator Swagbucks, it’s on track to become the biggest sales event in history, with a forecasted $9.5 billion. The firm released new data showing that gross merchandise volume — a metric used by e-commerce businesses to measure transactions — through 5…
Read moreMiranda Kerr Gives Us Leg Envy at the Launch of The Grove’s ‘Pop Shops’
Los Angeles’ iconic shopping center The Grove has launched Pop Shops, an innovative pop-up retail experience, featuring a dozen small-format spaces to potentially house both established brands looking to seek a West Coast presence and digital-only labels that are eager to offer a brick-and-mortar experience for their online consumers. Pop Shops officially opened Nov. 26,…
Read moreThe Best Cyber Monday Shoe Deals You Need to Know About
Not burnt out by Black Friday shopping? Cyber Monday is here to help you fill your cart with even more amazing discounts. Below, check out all the best shoe deals you won’t want to miss. Adidas Ends Nov. 27 on Adidas.com: Up to 30 percent off sitewide with code CYBER2018 at checkout Girls’ Original Stan…
Read morePrada Responds to Blackface Allegations
After a social media post accusing Prada of racism went viral, the brand has pulled items from its displays and from circulation. The items that drew criticism were monkey figurines that featured prominently in some of Prada’s window displays. With their black coloring and oversized red lips, the figurines were thought by many to resemble…
Read moreHow to Keep Your Shoes Odor-Free
Given how many miles your favorite pair of shoes or sneakers rack up, it’s only natural that they can start to develop some strong odors over time. To help you avoid the embarrassment of an offensive scent at, say, a friend’s at-home gathering or to simply save your own nose, we’ve rounded up some handy tips…
Read more8 Stylish Boots to Shop From Macy’s Sale
Macy’s has a major sale on boots right now — through Monday, shoes and boots are selling at 40 percent off. Whether you’re doing some holiday shopping or treating yourself to a new pair of boots, now’s a great time to shop. Below, we’ve compiled our eight favorite styles to shop from Macy’s current sale. Circus…
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