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Ex-Jigsaw CEO Peter Ruis joins Anthropologie

Peter Ruis, who had resigned from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw in March 2018, is joining as Managing Director of International, a newly created position at Anthropologie, reports Drapers. The report added that Ruis, who is joining the Urban Outfitters-owned brand today, will be responsible for all territories outside the US,...

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Anthropologie launches first continental European store

In 1970 Dick Haynes, together with his roommate Scott Belair, opened their first store selling only second hand clothing, furniture, decor, and jewelry. The company, originally called ‘Free People’, grew steadily, eventually expanding into its sister brand Urban Outfitters. It was in the 1990s that Haynes realized his original dedicated...

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Anthropologie Group CEO David McCreight resigns

Urban Outfitters, Inc. has announced that David McCreight, CEO Anthropologie Group and President, URBN will leave the company on April 27, 2018. The company added that going forward Hillary Super, Anthropologie Group President, apparel and accessories, which includes beauty and BHLDN, in partnership with Andrew Carnie, Anthropologie Group...

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Anthropologie and Dr. Scholl's collaborate on shoes

Dr. Scholl's has been making a comeback. What was once seen as grandma's shoes, has now become trendy again thanks to collaborations with other retailers. Their latest retail partner is Anthropologie. The new three style range includes wedged sandals and a flat sneaker. Price points for the collection range from 108 dollars to 128 dollars....

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US is the next fashion frontier for Indian designers

An evergrowing expat Indian population in the US has given a boost to Indian fashion designers who are now looking at spreading their wings there. After winning the European and Middle East markets, US is the new frontier for a growing number of designers as they explore ethnic fashion business there. In the past few years, an increasing number...

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Affordable Bridalwear scores a BIG WIN

London - It's not big secret that planning and having a wedding is a time consuming and expensive affair. Wedding costs continue to soar around the world and today, a wedding in the UK is said to cost nearly as much as the average annual salary (between 21,000 and 25,000 pounds for a full time employee according to the ONS). As the cost of tying...

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Anthropologie adds home decor and beauty to its Fashion Island store

Anthropologie just revamped its retail shop at Fashion Island. This month, the contemporary chic retailer will open a new store focusing more on full-scale home decor as well as offering beauty alongside its fashion apparel. The new store is set to open its doors April 22. The store will boasts 20,000 square feet and will house 12 scenes...

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Anthropologie collaborates with Ariel Gordon

Anthropologie, bohemian retailer, recently announced a new collaboration. The contemporary clothing company partnered with Ariel Gordon, Los Angeles-based jewelry designer for a new capsule collection. The capsule collection features five pieces that reflect Anthropologie's stylish nature. Anthropologie currently sells a myriad of clothing...

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Anthropologie opens first store in mainline Europe

American fashion and lifestyle brand Anthropologie, part of the Urban Outfitters group has opened its first mainline Europe store in Paris over the weekend. Located in the renowned Parisian department store Le BHV Marais, the store which offers a specially selected of home and fashion pieces, opened on September 5. The visual feel of the store...