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54 min ago | Editor & Publisher

Tribune Co. Appoints Executive Vice President of Human Resources

Tribune Co. has appointed Melanie Hughes as executive vice president/human resources, effective immediately.

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Related Topix: Coach, DoubleClick

5 hrs ago | KCRA-TV Sacramento

Blue jeans celebrate 140 years

Jim Heston, an American guesthouse operator in Cambodia, has lived a life in denim and has the photos to prove it.

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Related Topix: Reno, NV, Levi Strauss, Autos, Entertainment

6 hrs ago | Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Analyst: Apple Will Be a Major Wearable Tech Market Player

Several analysts from a major financial services company believe that the wearable technology market will grow bigger than most investors realize and that Apple could be one of the major beneficiaries of this lucrative new market growth.

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Related Topix: Apple, Startups, Google, Semiconductors, Electronics, Broadcom, Microchip Technology, Nike, Footwear, Financial Services, Alliance Data Systems, Computers

10 hrs ago | Reuters

On fleeting Hong Kong trips, Chinese make frugal fashionable

Armed with empty suitcases and same-day return tickets, an army of mainland Chinese is descending on suburban outlet shopping malls and international fashion chains in Hong Kong, turning cheap into the new chic as luxury falls out of favor.

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Related Topix: Travel, Asia Travel, Hong Kong, China Travel, China Travel, World News, China, Asia, Watches, Beijing, China Travel, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation

Sun May 19, 2013

Indybay.org

SF Protest At GAP Shareholder's Meeting

A protest will be held at the GAP Shareholder's meeting at 9:30 AM on Tuesday to demand justice for Bangladesh garment workers 5/21 SF Protest At GAP Shareholder's Meeting MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MAY 21, 2013 Contacts: Garrett Strain, United Students Against Sweatshops, garrett [at] usas.org , 817-964-9836 Liana Foxvog, International Labor Rights Forum, ... (more)

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Related Topix: GAP, Retail, Old Navy

Reuters

Exclusive: Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still makes Wrangler shirts

A Bangladesh factory where Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Inditex SA inspectors spotted cracks in the wall this month is still making Wrangler shirts for the world's largest apparel maker, U.S.-based VF Corp.

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Related Topix: Bangladesh, World News, Asia, Retail, Wal Mart Stores, VF, Greensboro, NC

Patch.com

Bolingbrook Job Central: Valley View, Tutors Needed, Meijer, Exelon

Job-searching? Want to see what's out there? Check out these job listings in the Bolingbrook area.

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Related Topix: Bolingbrook, IL, Retail, Jos A Bank Clothiers, Naperville, IL, Chemistry, Science, Education Etc., Romeoville, IL

Examiner.com

Zumiez Couch Tour 2013 Dates and Locations

On May 27th the Zumiez Couch Tour kicks off their 2013 tour in Portland . There has been a few changes in venue compared to the last few years.

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Related Topix: Zumiez

AmericanBankingNews.com

Coach's "Overweight" Rating Reaffirmed at Atlantic Securities

's stock had its "overweight" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Atlantic Securities in a note issued to investors on Monday, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports.

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Related Topix: Coach

Patch.com

Divine Intervention & 2 Moms Rant about Abercrombie & Fitch: Blogs on Patch

There were lots of hot topics in the news this week, and three of our bloggers chose to tackle them with their own opinions of the situations.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Abercrombie and Fitch, Retail

Sat May 18, 2013

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Columbus police arrest couple for shoplifting at Burlington Coat Factory

Columbus police arrested James Shue, 52, of Bradley Circle and Carrie Miller, 41, of Midland Chase Loop on a felony charge of theft by shoplifting Thursday night.

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Related Topix: Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse, Columbus, GA, Retail

Insider Monkey

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Among Traders' Picks at 'Halftime'

This is getting a little ridiculous how much Tesla Motors Inc continues to make tongues wag on Wall Street.

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Related Topix: Tesla Motors, Startups, Nordstrom, Retail

E! Online

Ellen DeGeneres Slams Abercrombie Size Policy: "Fitch, Please!"

Following reports that Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries "doesn't want larger people shopping in his store," Jeffries himself is speaking out.

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Related Topix: Abercrombie and Fitch, Retail

Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: Tonight's Hollywood Reporter/Jimmy Choo Party for Fan Bingbing Moved to the Martinez

Due to the non-stop rain drenching Cannes on Saturday, The Hollywood Reporter has decided to move its International Artist of the Year party honoring Fan Bingbing to the Martinez hotel ballroom, Acqua1, where Cannes' industry elite can enjoy a warm reception and feel free to wear their best cocktail attire without fear of being soaked to the bone.

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Related Topix: Jimmy Choo, Footwear

Black Enterprise

Rihanna Sues British Retailer, Topshop, for $5M

Rihanna has hired international law firm Reed Smith to represent her in her lawsuit against Topshop in London.

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Related Topix: Retail, Arcadia Group

Fri May 17, 2013

Hypebeast.com

Complex Outlines 15 Reasons Why Supreme Is Suing Married to the Mob

As the legal drama between Supreme and Married to the Mob continues, Complex takes a closer look at the main reasons Leah McSweeney and MTTM are being taken to court.

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Related Topix: Urban Outfitters, Retail

Free Williamsburg

Williamsburg's Urban Outfitters is going to have a bar and restaurant?

Oh boy. Who's ready for an Urban Outfitters Bar & Grill? The folks at Grubstreet noted a line a the bottom of the CB1 Brooklyn meeting agenda that said "Urban Outfitters, Inc, 98 North 6th Street ." Though the retailer is apparently looking to score a full liquor license, it's not immediately clear what form its restaurant will take.

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Related Topix: Urban Outfitters, Retail, Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY

Post-gazette.com

American Eagle retools Manhattan operations as part of building global identity

Under construction scaffolding covering the entry of the American Eagle Outfitters store in Times Square recently, temporary signs were set up to alert the crowds that they could still shop at the multi-level emporium packed with the Pittsburgh company's wares.

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Related Topix: Square, Retail, American Apparel, American Eagle Outfitters, Liz Claiborne, New York

WKRN

Naked painting of Golden Girls' Bea Arthur sells for nearly $2 million

Kirstie Alley is no stranger to body image issues - and now she's speaking out against Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries about his feelings on weight.

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Related Topix: Painting, Arts, Bea Arthur, Abercrombie and Fitch, Retail, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television

InStyle

Check Out Pippa Middleton's Namesake Purse

After casually perusing katespade.com back in February , we noticed that Pippa Middleton -loved brand Kate Spade New York named one of their spring season's new handbags after the royal-in-law , the Catherine Street Pippa.

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Related Topix: kate spade

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