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Loehmann's, the well-known off-price retailer, announced that Jeffrey Cripe is joining the Loehmann's Advisory Board, as the company builds its online marketplace, Loehmanns.com. Mr. Cripe, who manages Ecommerce Partnerships and Business Development at Christie's, has experience in ecommerce, branding, audience development, and strategic partnerships. The Loehmann's Advisory Board will work with the management team during its relaunch as an online retailer. Mr. Cripe joins Tony D'Annibale on the Advisory Board.

Acclaimed fashion designer Zac Posen has created an exclusive, limited-edition summer look for Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio, America's #1 Italian Pinot Grigio I. Available in stores nationwide starting May 1, the wine can be found in the Italian import section of grocery stores and wine shops for a suggested price of $14.

Kate Spade & Company and Exclusive Brands International S.A., a leading retailer and distributor in Latin America and the Caribbean, announced plans to expand the kate spade new york brand presence in Latin America with a new distribution agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, EBI will have distribution rights to the kate spade new york brand, spanning 17 territories throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean.

DELSEY, www.delsey.com, the iconic French luggage brand known for blending timeless quality and audacious design, is partnering with Lancôme, the luxury beauty brand that is part of the L'Oreal group, for the second year in a row. Their complimentary points-based loyalty program Lancôme Elite Rewards, which allows members to earn points every time they shop, connect and share in stores and online, will offer three new DELSEY collections designed for women as options in the rewards.

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, one of the world's largest fashion retailers, known for offering high fashion and quality at affordable prices, announced the opening of its Herald Center flagship. The Swedish retailer will be opening what will become its largest H&M store in the world on May 20th at noon with a special performance by music icon John Legend.

TOMS the company known for starting a global movement through its One for One business model has launched its eighth annual One Day Without Shoes campaign today to raise awareness for children's health and education.

Coach, Inc., a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of women's luxury footwear from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. This transaction complements Coach's current global leadership position in premium handbags and accessories, while immediately contributing to the company's earnings as Coach continues to make meaningful progress against its brand transformation announced earlier this year.

New York & Company, Inc. launched the Eva Mendes Mother's Day Collection and debuted The Mini Collection, a limited capsule collection designed for girls.

This is not a cybersecurity issue! Style Hacks are fashion and beauty secrets that women love to share. At a recent event in NYC, Stacy London, Brand Ambassadress for Hollywood Fashion Secrets (HFS), the brand that brought the world Fashion Tape and other Style Essentials, dished with Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) students on their fave Style Hacks, as well as not-yet-solved styling challenges to help fuel future HFS product development.

Verigold Jewelry announced that they have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for Cover Girl branded jewelry with Next Step Group. The mission of Cover Girl is to provide young fashionistas a trusted fashion brand they can depend on for design & style inspiration.

Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., announced that Mr. Tommy Hilfiger will visit Beijing, China, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his namesake brand. Between May 24 and 26, Mr. Hilfiger will host events throughout Beijing including an exclusive recreation of his Fall 2015 Hilfiger Collection runway show, which marks the first time the brand is bringing the event to an international setting. Debuted at New York Fashion Week in February, the Fall 2015 collection is inspired by American football, fusing stadium spirit and varsity motifs with Hilfiger's classic American sportswear designs. The complete show experience will be transported to Beijing for the runway event, which will include looks from the men's and women's collections and take place against the celebrated backdrop of Hilfiger's football stadium set.

Revlon, Inc. announced that it has acquired CBBeauty. Founded by Corrado Brondi in 2011, CBBeauty is a global fragrance management company based in the U.K. The acquisition also included the U.K. distributor, SAS & Company.

The founders and creative directors of Public School, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have been confirmed as the new creative directors of DKNY. Also, Hector Muelas, creative director of worldwide marketing communications of Apple Inc., has been given the newly created job of chief image officer at Donna Karan International.

Rent the Runway is upping their rental game, announcing today that they are adding sportswear to the mix.  Beginning tomorrow women can rent from contemporary designers like Derek Lam, Carven and Opening Ceremony for everyday looks.  Rent the Runway's website and stores will no longer just be for special occasions, now you want something fun for Sunday brunch with the girls?  Rent it!

Flanked by community leaders and activists, American Apparel announced its latest effort to support Los Angeles' immigrant community. The largest clothing manufacturer in North America has unveiled its limited edition Immigration Integration t-shirt with 20 percent of proceeds from sales to support the New Americans Opportunity Fund, established by the California Community Foundation (CCF). The Fund supports nonprofit organizations that serve immigrants eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) programs in L.A. County. Under the auspices of President Obama's administrative relief, these initiatives help keep families together and obtain temporary legal status and freedom from the constant fear of deportation.

HTC, a leader in innovation and design, unveiled its latest campaign HTC INK. Working in collaboration with worldwide fashion icon and supermodel Jourdan Dunn, and tapping into the fashion world's passion for body art, HTC INK will see bespoke celebrity body art designs engraved onto a limited run of HTC's premium HTC One M9 handsets.

Today, the idea of distinctive hair looks has replaced the traditional notion of hair 'styles'. Women change their hair like they change their clothes, and no longer let one style define them. These women crave both empowerment and the right tool kit. Kerastase Paris announces Visions of Style, a campaign aimed at inspiring and educating women across the globe through a curated collection of 10 Iconic Hair Looks, a vision of contemporary style reimagined and reinterpreted by master hairstylist Luigi Murenu.

Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry is celebrating all moms this Mother's Day with the launch of the 'Win One, Give One' Mother's Day Sweepstakes. Fans will have the chance to treat mom and themselves by entering to win beautiful jewelry and a $100 Jared gift card, from now until May 3.

DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, announced a new DSW to Pirate's Plaza. The store will open on April 30, 2015.

DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, announced a new DSW to Bellis Fair Mall. The store will open on April 30, 2015.