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06/11/2013 - 15:41
Kathy Ireland strikes a pose with RFA Group

Kathy Ireland has been named chief designer for Royal Footwear & Accessories, and launching her own line of footwear with the company in spring 2015.

06/11/2013 - 14:59
Sam's Club launches boot camp for small businesses

Sam's Club CEO Rosalind Brewer announced the launch of a collaborative program supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs in 25 cities. The Grow Your Business Boot Camp series offers hands-on training seminars backed by a funding commitment of $500,000 from Sam's Club.

06/11/2013 - 12:42
Murdock makes power play at Dole

Dole Food Company's board of directors has received an unsolicited proposal from David H. Murdock, the company's chairman of the board and CEO, to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Dole not already owned by Murdock or his family for $12 per share in cash.

06/11/2013 - 11:03
A&F cleans up its image with anti-bullying campaign

In an effort to clean up its image following CEO Mike Jeffries' controversial comments regarding the type of people he would prefer to see donning his clothing, Abercrombie & Fitch is launching an anti-bullying campaign and college scholarship program.

06/11/2013 - 10:40
H&M adds Parisian flavor to fall line

H&M is collaborating with Parisian designer Isabel Marant on a fall line, inspired by her signature style, featuring clothing and accessories for teenagers, women and for the first time, men.

06/10/2013 - 18:39
Five Below now carrying select Cutex products

Five Below now carries select Cutex products at its retail stores for less than $5.

06/10/2013 - 18:23
Lululemon CEO resigns following Q1 results

Lululemon reported results for the first quarter ended May 5, but the news of the day was CEO Christine Day's resignation after five and a half years.

06/10/2013 - 17:47
Former Talbots exec heads to the Wet Seal

The Wet Seal has appointed retail veteran Lesli Gilbert to the position of EVP, stores and operations. She replaces Barbara Cook, who resigned as the company's SVP of store operations in February.

06/10/2013 - 15:48
Athleta translates race sponsorship into foot traffic

Fitness and lifestyle brand Athleta is sponsoring this year's Esprit de She 5K and 10K races, designed exclusively for women, to be held Thursday, June 27, at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C., just 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh.

06/10/2013 - 11:43
Kroger ratifies labor agreement with UFCW Local 700

Kroger central division employees working at Kroger stores in the Indianapolis area have ratified a new four-year labor agreement with UFCW Local 700.

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