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J.Jill Names Veteran Apparel Executive to CEO Spot

Retail TouchPoints

Coyne will bring more than three decades of executive experience in apparel retailing, including stints at Ralph Lauren and her most recent job as CEO of J.McLaughlin. J.Jill has chosen Mary Ellen Coyne as its new CEO, replacing retiring CEO Claire Spofford , who will step down on April 30, 2025. ”

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Three Areas Where Apparel And Footwear Brands Can Boost Their DTC Operations

Forrester eCommerce

We reviewed 27 apparel brands’ websites across the attributes that are essential to their long-term success; here’s what we found.

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Survey: Consumers Want Easy Access to Apparel Sustainability Info

Retail TouchPoints

The apparel industry’s enormous global environmental impact has made it a primary focus of sustainability efforts, and consumers — or at least a significant portion of them — want to do their part. RTP: What are some of the things the apparel industry should be doing to encourage these behaviors?

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JCPenney and Jamey Perry Launch Fashionable Adaptive Apparel Line

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney has partnered with disabled writer and athlete Jamey Perry on a line of fashionable, functional apparel for women who use wheelchairs. The Jamey Perry for JCPenney line joins adaptive apparel lines for children and adults offered by the retailer since 2021 that include Liz Claiborne, Izod, St. John’s Bay and Thereabouts.

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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

Retail TouchPoints

A Robust Portfolio of Fashion Brands With a range of offerings including formal fashion from Brooks Brothers, casual apparel for younger consumers from Aropostale, outdoor apparel and gear from Eddie Bauer and everyday fashion for the whole family from JCPenney, Catalyst Brands will boast expansive reach across multiple market and customer segments.

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Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Buckle is a specialty apparel retailer that offers a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories and footwear. The Buckle, Inc. will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer and employee in its 440+ stores across 42 states.

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How Ali von Paris of Route One Apparel Rode Maryland Pride to eCommerce Success - EP 001

Groove

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Ali von Paris of Route One Apparel Ethan Giffin talks with Ali von Paris of Route 1 Apparel about transforming a viral college project into a thriving Maryland pride brand.

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