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Donna Karan Brand Sold For $650M
July 26, 2016

LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy ) and G-III apparel have come to a final agreement on Donna Karan International, parent firm of both Donna Karan and DKNY. The transaction’s total values will clock in at $650 million with customary adjustments at closing. The deal is...

Luxury Brands In The Age Of Digital
July 26, 2016

If you’re a retailer or a brand, it seems as though eCommerce and the rise of smartphones and mobile shopping have made your customers more cost-savvy and price-aware than ever before. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Starbucks Shakes Up Management, Plans To Offer New Retail Concepts
July 26, 2016

Starbucks announced on Monday (July 25) changes to its management structure in an effort to open new retail concepts, such as “upscale” coffee shops and bakeries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Pokémon Cafe – So No One Has To Choose Between Eating And Catching Them...
July 25, 2016

There is probably little to be said about Pokémon that hasn’t already been said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Are Consumers Ready For A Robo-Stylist?
July 25, 2016

There are many ways to positively describe an outfit. On point, dressed to the nines, stylin’, lookin’ like a million bucks. There are lots of ways to go, depending on your audience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Smartwatch Sales Post First-Ever Annual Decline Thanks To Apple Watch
July 22, 2016

The smartwatch market saw its first-ever year of sales decline, and it was a doozy, according to a new report from IDC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Retail Spending In Britain Down Sharply In June (But Not Thanks To Brexit)
July 22, 2016

Retail sales in Britain were down sharply in June, but The Guardian blames the measly sales data on uncharacteristically “soggy” weather, rather than the country’s controversial vote to leave the European Union. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Is Spotify Worth An $8B IPO?
July 21, 2016

Spotify’s goal, according to recent reports based on the accounts of unnamed insiders, is to go public in the second half of 2017. By metrics, the firm is a tremendous success — by the numbers, it is the most successful music streaming service in the...

Hello Kitty Café Pops Up In California Mall
July 21, 2016

You can add another one to the growing list of unique and highly-specialized pop-ups — the Hello Kitty Café in the Irvine Spectrum Center mall in Irvine, California. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...