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This week’s unfortunate beginning in Boston partly hindered some of this week’s retail numbers, particularly in major cities in the nation. Following the horrific attacks on participants and spectators at the Boston Marathon on Monday, major metropolitan areas likely saw a slight freeze in sales for a couple of days, since most cities were on edge following the attack. Reports have shown that there has been some spending in Boston and other areas, but many shops closed for most of the week as “the morale of the city is not up to shopping, and rightfully so,” a source said in a WWD report.
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Lastly, Versace and Salvatore Ferragamo both have exciting product launches and relaunches. Versace is relaunching Versus, a line that was killed in 2005 and revived in 2009. Versus is now being handled by J.W. Anderson. The line will be digitally-focused and non-seasonal, featuring capsule collaborations with young designers as well as iconic pieces from Versace. The collection is being marketed digitally with a countdown date to its launch next month. Meanwhile, Ferragamo is relaunching its Su Misura Made-toMeasure line to include tailored men’s shirts. The addition to its customized offerings will be headquartered in its New York flagship store and will be promoted via in-store efforts.

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