THE DAILY FIX: FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS MON

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RETAILERS TO GET TAX RELIEF FOR STORE REMODELS/IMPROVEMENTS? – RetailingToday
“Retailers update or remodel their stores every five to seven years to remain competitive, but the high after-tax cost of making these investments often delays these much-needed updates,” NRF senior VP David French. “These bills would provide important investment incentives that would spur our sluggish economy.”

HUSSEIN CHALAYAN JOINS VIONNET – Harper’sBazar
“The house of Vionnet has confirmed that Hussein Chalayan will be joining the ready-to-wear creative team, working full-time alongside Albino Damato and Diego Dolcini.”

FRENCH COMPANY KERING TOPS DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX – ApparelResources
“The company achieved best scores in several categories from the 19 assessment criteria including supply chain management, stakeholder engagement, environmental reporting, and social reporting. It also received full marks for its approach to product stewardship, codes of conduct & compliance, and corporate citizenship & philanthropy.”

LEADING PET RETAILERS MAY MERGE – RetailingToday
“The two biggest specialty pet retailers in the U.S. may merge. According to Reuters, Petco Holdings Inc. is considering a possible acquisition from chief rival PetSmart Inc.”

WHY POPPY DELEVINGNE’S LATEST COLLAB WILL BE ALL THE RAGE NEXT SEASON – StyleBlazer
“The eight-piece capsule, dubbed Aquazzura x Poppy Delevingne, is a collaboration between Delevingne and the Florence-based label’s co-founder and creative director, Edgardo Osorio. Set to launch in December…”