Net-a-Porter Celebrates Karl Lagerfeld Collection with Pop Up Window Shops

Tuesday marked the official debut of Karl Lagerfeld’s exclusive capsule collection for luxury e-retailer, Net-a-Porter. To celebrate the launch, five pop-up Window Shops were unveiled around the globe in Paris, New York, London, Berlin and Sydney. Alongside the launch activity at the pop-up window shops, a special event was held in Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris where …

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Retailers Looking to Pass on Savings from Debit Card Swipe-Fee

You may have noticed that retailers could be shifting their gears to bring you better prices. This isn’t just for the holidays. On October 1, the new Federal Reserve regulations cut debit card swipe fees roughly in half. “Retailers across the nation are developing a wide range of innovative ways to pass these savings along …

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American Apparel Tries the "Next Big Thing"

So, what’s the latest stunt contest from our favorite retailer?! American Apparel has launched a search for “The Next Big Thing,” i.e. the newest search for the next plus-size model.Ummm, what? You mean all those skinny, half-naked models aren’t the key demographics for Mr. Dov Charney?! Read a little sample from what their website: Think …

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