Naturally fashionable: Trendsetters take their cue from Mother Nature Jun 6, 2008
" The organic market has grown in the last few years. A survey conducted by the Organic Trade Association revealed that the U.S. organic industry grew 21 percent to reach $17.7 billion in consumer sales in 2006. U.S. sales of nonfood organic products grew from $744 million in 2005 to $938 million in 2006, reflecting a 26 percent growth rate. Nonfood categories include organic supplements, personal care products, household products and cleaners, pet food, flowers and fiber products such as linens... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Store wars: Retailers battle for budget shoppers Nov 25, 2006
Upscale shoppers disdain many private-label clothing brands, but Penney has found mid-market hits with Arizona jeans, St. John s Bay clothing and JCPenney Home Collection, each of which generates more than $1 billion in annual sales. Penney has introduced designer brands in the last couple years, such as a home collection by Chris Madden and a moderately priced clothing line from designer Nicole Miller. (New Haven Register, CT)
Catchpenny album release highlighted by Barron concert Oct 26, 2006
Headlining shows from Los Angeles to Chicago, to setting record attendance numbers at venues like the Hard Rock Cafe, to having their music used for national TV spots by ESPN and Arizona Jeans, Catchpenny has developed into one of the premier bands in the Midwest in less than three years. Their first album, "Chance for a Lifetime," was recorded in eight days and released in December 2005 to critical acclaim. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Mid-price retail chains turn to private brands Jul 20, 2006
J.C. Penney said it hoped its displays of Arizona jeans, trendy Miss Bisou clothing, and furniture by Chris Madden would show shoppers that it now stocks contemporary, unique merchandise that is worth a trip to its stores. Penney is not alone in trying to draw shoppers with the promise of exclusive products. (Boston Globe -- Business)
