Jones Apparel Group has announced that its l.e.i. footwear franchise has partnered with Steven Madden to produce and distribute a line of junior and girls’ footwear only at Wal-Mart this spring.

Tween Brands announced that it will be converting 560 Limited Too stores to its less expensive Justice brand.

Macy’s looks to launch a new marketing approach and has agreed to a work with British-based retailing firm DunnhumbyUSA.

London Stock Exchange listed U.K. fashion brand house Marchpole Holdings has signed a joint venture and strategic licensing deal with Donna Karan International, part of the Louis Vuitton Group.

Sears has announced its anticipated fall advertising campaign for hip-hop artist LL Cool J's new apparel line.

MGM Consumer Products has named Golden Globe-nominated actress Emmy Rossum as the official spokesperson for its new cause-related marketing initiative, PiNKiTUDE.

Delta Children’s Products donated $100,000 worth of goods to Baby Buggy, a New York City non-profit organization that provides clothing and products to area families.

Sears plans to reveal a lifestyle exhibit during N.Y.’s Fashion Week on Sept. 10, complete with a new portfolio of brands for the general public to view.

International fashion retailer H&M got back on track in July, recording a like-for-like sales increase of 3 percent and total sales increase of 15 percent compared to July 2007.
