JCPenney Enters Fashion Partnership Biz

JCPenney has taken a cue from other big boxes, such as Target, with the launch of its line with Spanish retailer Mango. The MNG line for the mass retailer includes work appropriate clothes, casual wear, shoes and accessories. While the collection currently available at JCPenney includes a range of options for casual and work environments, [...]

Olsen Twins’ Dualstar, JCPenney, To Produce Juniors Line

JCPenney announced a new collaboration with Dualstar Entertainment Group for a line called Olsenboye. As owners and designers of Dualstar Entertainment Group, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen chose JCPenney for their clientele and the ability to offer something new during the economic uncertainty of the retail industry. Ranging from $20-$50, Olsenboye will be targeted at [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity April 28

Nina Garcia is looking for aspiring designers to submit contemporary and fashionable packaging ideas for the oral birth control YAZ(R) (drospirenone & ethinyl estradiol). Garcia spoke on behalf of the Nonprofit Step Up Women’s Network and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals when she announced the “YAZ: Step Up and Go Beyond” contest, which will award the grand [...]