This week’s retail headline is all about Amazon and Drew Barrymore, as their collaboration “Dear Drew” officially launched on the company’s website. Which means Drew’s free-spirited style has officially transcended from beauty into fashion, and the industry is taking note. In total, the collection consists of 67 pieces, with prices ranging from $28 to $248. Categories include apparel, accessories, hair tools, and luggage – all stamped with Drew’s signature icon: a red heart.

Introducing MI readers to the talented entrepreneurs within retail is a dream some true for me. So I couldn’t be more excited to have Michele Rothwell from FOURCOLORS.LA answer a few of my questions. Let’s dive in… There’s two things that I love about Michele’s design aesthetic… her neutral color story (simple, elegant) and the careful consideration she takes when sourcing product. Four Colors stands for her signature hues: black, white, grey, and blue. Which as you know, are

It’s official… The MI Retail Blog turns one year today. What seemed like an impossible-to-maintain dream has become a huge part of my heart, and I am truly grateful for all of you who have taken the ride along with me. What started out as a way for me to encourage and support an industry I adore, quickly became a year of learning and growth – both personally and professionally. So just for today we are taking a walk down memory lane, with a few do’s and don’ts thrown in for g