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J.Crew teams with Habitat for Humanity in denim buyback

J.Crew is going full steam ahead towards sustainability. The brand has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to expand on the denim buyback program it started in 2014 with sister brand Madewell. The aim of the initiative is to reduce waste in the denim industry through recycling unwanted jeans and uses them to create new materials. Since the start...

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Fashion

In pictures: Madewell’s first menswear collection

J. Crew’s premium denim brand Madewell launched its first ever menswear line yesterday. The debut capsule collection features 38 pieces, including 21 denim styles. With prices starting at 115 US dollars (approximately 88 pounds), the line is available at Madewell’s website and 31 Nordstrom locations across the United States. “As we expand the...

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Fashion

Madewell to develop menswear line

J.Crew’s Madewell brand, which offers apparel primarily aimed at millennial women, is set to expand its market. The fashion house announced Tuesday it will begin working on a menswear line that will hit retailers sometime within the next year. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the news was announced during a conference call with investors by CEO...

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Fashion

Madewell to offer wider side range

The long-running women’s clothing brand Madewell is set to expand its size offerings. The company will now make available dresses, tops and jackets that go up to 3X while denim pieces will range from 23 to 37. The 52 new pieces mark a step forward for the brand as it joins several notable fashion houses like Savage X Fenty, ASOS, Loft and New...

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Fashion Featured

Then and now: from muse to influencer to trailblazer

New York - Fashion muses of the twentieth century were the epitome of the beauty standards of the era, often socialites, aristocrats or elite bohemians who became part of a designer’s clique, socializing and vacationing together, attired in the designer’s latest collection, embodying his vision of modernity. Behind every great man is a great...

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ManagementFeatured

J.Crew sales decrease as Madewell soars in FY17

London - J.Crew Group, Inc. ended its fiscal year 2017 with a decline sales, in spite of a strong performance from Madewell. Total revenues for fiscal year 2017 for the group declined 2 percent to 2.3 billion US dollars, which includes 28.6 million US dollars made in the 14th week which ended February 3, 2018. The drop in revenues was linked to...

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Report

Sales decline and wider loss for J.Crew in the second quarter

The preppy fashion brand reported Wednesday a tough second quarter defined by a total revenue fall of 2 percent to 560.9 million dollars. For the quarter ended July 29, sales at stores open at least a year declined 5 percent, with total revenues decreasing 2percent to 560.9 milliondollars. The namesake brand’s sales fell 7 percent to 443.1...

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PeopleFeatured

Retail veteran James Brett to shape the new future of J.Crew as CEO

J.Crew Group, Inc. announced a new executive head for its company today, June 5. The luxury retailer has named James Brett as the brand's official new chief executive officer. Brett comes from over 25 years of experience in retail and fashion, serving most recently as president of home decor brand West Elm. Moving forward towards apparel and...

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ManagementFeatured

​Is J.Crew looking to spin off or sell Madewell?

London - Things have not been going particularly well for U.S fashion company J. Crew Group Inc lately. It's core brand J.Crew continues to struggle with declining sales and debut burden, and earlier this month it folded its once highly successful and affordable bridalwear business. However, on the other hand its Madewell brand continues to...

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Retail

Madewell to retail at more Nordstrom locations this fall

Nordstrom just partnered with denim and apparel brand Madewell. The specialty department store just announced its plan to expand in retail with the essentials brand this fall. Nordstrom is adding the brand 20 of its stores this year, expanding Madewell’s reach in retail. This will be the third distribution expansion since their first launch...

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Retail

Madewell officially opens at The Point

The Point just introduced a fresh retailer into its midst. Denim and comfort label Madewell just recently opened its newest location in El Segundo. According to Racked LA, the trendy retailer opened its boutique on Tuesday, November 17. For the event, the label hosted opening festivities from 7 to 9 p.m. The new store will offer Madewell’s cozy,...

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Retail

Madewell becomes global with e-commerce expansion

London - J.Crew's younger, casual sister label Madewell is expanding its presence online to reach all four corners of the map. The label has extended its e-commerce to over 100 countries across the globe, including Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and South America. "Since launching Madewell back in 2006, we’ve been hearing from...

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