Mass and Off-Price
Retail Outlet Centers See Strong Results
For 2012, Value Retail News estimated the outlet industry’s total sales were $25.4 billion, $3 billion higher than its 2011 estimate.
— May 20, 2013
Value Fashion Brand F&F Expanding in Middle East
The brand plans to roll out more than 50 new franchise stores over the next five years.
— May 20, 2013
Fashion Outlets of Chicago Reveals Anchor Stores
The 530,000-square-foot mall, opening this summer, will feature Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.
— May 16, 2013
Marks & Spencer Revamps Apparel, Launches Best of British Capsule
In a bid to revive its flagging clothing fortunes, the retailer has vowed to make quality a number one priority.
— May 16, 2013
Wal-Mart Sets Own Plan to Monitor Safety in Bangladesh
Retailer plans to inspect and review all factories that produce goods for the company in the country and will publicly release the findings.
— May 15, 2013
H&M Signs Workers Rights Agreement
Safety agreement covers apparel workers in Bangladesh.
— May 13, 2013
