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Luxury Brand Barneys New York Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

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Struggling to compete with online brands, famed Big Apple luxury retailer Barneys New York has put itself up for sale and filed for bankruptcy protection, according to a report by Reuters. . He said one of the first things he bought from the store was a cashmere sweater. .

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New York & Co. Parent RTW Retailwinds Auctioned For $40M

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Seven weeks after the corporate parent of New York & Co. RTW Retailwinds , a New York-based specialty apparel retailer, announced the Saadia Group agreed to purchase its eCommerce business at a bankruptcy auction Friday (Aug. banner, Fashion to Figure and HappyxNature brands. 28) for $40 million.

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Lowe’s Builds New Image At New York Fashion Week

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There’s a lot that’s new and digital about New York Fashion Week. In fact everything is new from the virtual runways to the individual shows getting precedence over the more general events. Even the sponsorships are new, including home improvement retailer Lowe’s. which helps brands finance shipments to stores.

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New York City Mulls Fur Sales Ban

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Following the lead of other municipalities, New York City could be going fur-free with a proposed law on the horizon. Footwear News reported. “In In a progressive and modern city like New York, banning the sale of fur clothing and accessories is long overdue,” Johnson said in a statement, according to the outlet.

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Uber Eats Will Now Deliver Recess, A CBD Drink, In New York

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Recess, a CBD-infused sparkling water company, has announced that it will be available on Uber Eats for delivery to customers in New York City, according to a report by Adweek. Dirty Lemon, another beverage brand, is also on the platform. Eventually, the company plans to expand to other markets, including L.A. “We among others.

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Instagram, Snaps Team Up To Help Brands Connect With Customers

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Snaps is teaming up with Instagram as the social media giant gears up for the holiday shopping season by sprucing up its commercial appeal to the major brands. New York-based Snaps announced on Monday (Oct. It's no longer up for debate that consumers want to message with brands where they already spend their time.”.

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Nordstrom Opens New Flagship Store In New York City

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As it expands in New York City, Nordstrom opened the doors to its first-ever flagship store for women and children on West 57th Street across from the new Nordstrom Men’s Store that debuted last April. In separate news, Nordstrom is bringing its Nordstrom Local concept to the Big Apple.