FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – MONDAY

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AND THE HOTTEST FASHION TRENDS OF 2016 WERE … – TFL
“…Lyst compiled its year-long search and sales data to determine 2016’s most popular trends – and the most coveted products within each category – in the USA.”

HUDSON’S BAY CO. EXPANDS ROBOTICS TO U.S. OPERATIONS – ChainStoreAge
“Hudson’s Bay Co.’s robotic technology can fulfill orders 12 to 15 times faster than manual processes in its Toronto-based distribution center. The technology also has helped the department store chain optimize the vertical space within the facility.”

RIKI DALAL HAUTE COUTURE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “NOYA BY RIKI DALAL” IN NORTH AMERICA – PRNewswire
“After major success in the European market, NOYA has now launched in North America. Truly a collection for women already a fan of Riki Dalal Haute Couture, NOYA is now the destination for Dalal’s admirer’s seeking modern pieces beautifully translated into a fresh outlook for any brides’ style without the designer price tag.”

TRUE RELIGION DEBUTS UNISEX LUXURY SNEAKERS ‘BASED ON A FEELING, NOT A LABEL’ – FootwearNews
“The label launched sleek Hex V1 high-tops on Friday, available for $185 online and at select True Religion stores.”

L.L. BEAN SAYS IT WILL SELL MORE THAN 600,000 PAIRS OF ITS BELOVED SNOW BOOTS THIS YEAR — HERE’S WHY PEOPLE ARE SO CRAZY ABOUT THEM – BusinessInsider
“This year, L.L. Bean says they’re making 3,000 pairs a day and will surpass 600,000 pairs sold this year — a new record. Over the past year, the factories in Maine that make the boots have been working nearly 24/7 — three shifts, six days a week — in an attempt to meet holiday demand.”