Infor to Acquire GT Nexus
Technology
New York–based technology solutions provider Infor announced it plans to acquire GT Nexus, the Oakland, Calif.–based global trade and logistics platform, for $675 million.
Epson’s New Sublimation Printer and Ink Designed With Fashion in Mind
Technology
Print solution company Epson has the fashion industry in its sights, hoping to win designers over with the promise of creating their own graphic prints on demand.
Fashion & Feminism
Actress Emma Watson recently teamed up with Vogue to produce a video focusing on gender equality in the fashion industry.
Patagonia Hopes to Restore the Great Plains
Outdoor Wear
Patagonia Provisions is partnering with buffalo ranchers to restore the grasslands of the Great Plains.
Genetic Denim Has a New Owner
Manufacturing
Genetic Denim, a Los Angeles premium jeans label started nearly a decade ago, was acquired recently by a small investment group that brought in veteran apparel executive Hubert Guez to help turn the company around. The acquisition price was not disclosed.
Citadel: Clean Up Commerce
Almost every city in the Good Ol’ USA sponsors a municipal clean-up. But Citadel Outlets got special notice when it produced a clean-up of Commerce, Calif.
Ready for More John Varvatos?
John Varvatos Enterprises announced that it will open a big 3,500-square-foot boutique in Fashion Valley, a Simon-owned regional mall in San Diego.
Melanie B. Cox to Run Wet Seal
Retail
After guiding The Wet Seal LLC through a tumultuous period, Ed Thomas announced he will leave the company on Aug. 10, his successor, Melanie B. Cox, a veteran retailer and Wet Seal board member, will succeed Thomas.
Scouting Menswear Trends in Tokyo
Guest Blog: Sharifa Murdock
Liberty Fairs' Sharifa Murdock (@SharifaSays) was recently in Tokyo scouting menswear trends and retailers. She sent us a report of some of her favorite finds.
BCBGMaxAzria and Herve Leger on the Runway in L.A.
First Look: Resort '16
Max and Lubov Azria presented the Resort '16 collections for BCBGMaxAzria and Herve Leger on the Runway in L.A at the Samuel Freeman Gallery in Los Angeles.
Back-to-School…at Chateau Marmont
Back-to-School Saturdays starts on Aug. 8. It invites consumers to shop for Back-to-School gear. On Aug. 5, mall giant Simon teamed up with Teen Vogue and Chateau Marmont Penthouse for a BTSS event. Young actors such as Bella Thorne, Willow Shields and Amanda Steel had a dinner at the Chateau Marmont and checked out new Back-to-School looks.
Fred Jackson Retiring as CEO of American & Efird
Manufacturing
After nearly 20 years as head of the largest U.S. thread manufacturer, Fred Jackson is stepping down as the chief executive officer of American & Efird, effective Sept. 28.
Pendleton Looms Up
Textile Design
Portland, Ore.–based Pendleton Woolen Mills is adding new Italian and Swiss jacquard looms in its original mill in Pendleton, Ore.
Who Says Fashion Designers Can’t Rock?
By day, Rachel Anne Rainwater designs women’s line Sea Gypsies for Lost which has been sold at retailers such as Tilly’s. By night, she sings for the rock band His Eyes Have Fangs which features skateboarding legend Tony Alva on bass.
Yesterday’s Shapewear Is Over
Jewel Toned
Rachael McCrary thinks shapewear’s reputation needs to be salvaged, and she believes that she has a solution with her West Hollywood, Calif.–headquartered brand, Jewel Toned.
July Sales Tough
Retail
Retail sales generally disappointed in July, at the beginning of the important Back-to-School season, said Ken Perkins of market-research group Retail Metrics.
Simparel Releases New Shop Floor Control Solution
Technology
New York–based fashion and retail solutions provider Simparel has launched Simparel SFC, a new shop floor–control product aimed at using wireless technology and mobile devices to help manufacturers gather real-time data about everything from order tracking to machine downtime.
Balancing Beauty & Comfort
TyLynn Nguyen
Comfort and beauty do not have to be mutually exclusive in lingerie, said designer TyLynn Nguyen. She started the TyLynn Nguyen Intimates line in March to offer underwear that is easy enough for lounging around the house but can be beautiful, too.
Milano Unica Brings Italian Textiles to New York With First U.S. Show
Trade Show
NEW YORK—After celebrating its 10th anniversary in Milan, Italian textile trade show Milano Unica took a small group of mills on the road for its first edition in New York.
