TOBE TO JOIN THE DONEGER GROUP
Global Network of Retail and Fashion Merchandising Leading Authorities Unite
New York, NY – October 7, 2005 – The Doneger Group and Tobe announced today that they have joined forces, bringing together two of the leading industry resources to the retail/fashion community. With this announcement, Tobe will become a premier brand within The Doneger Group’s global network of fashion and merchandising authorities who provide in-depth trend and business analysis to retail clients worldwide.
Kathy Deane, Tobe President, will continue to lead the growth of the Tobe business, an international fashion retail consulting service that is best known for The Tobe Report. Ms. Deane and Tobe’s staff of retail and fashion merchandising analysts will maintain its headquarters at 501 Fifth Avenue, where it will continue to work closely with many of the nation’s leading retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Talbots, Nordstrom, and JC Penney.
“Tobe has been an important resource to the industry for more than 75 years, and will maintain its independence in servicing its clients and building its brand,” said Abbey Doneger, President of The Doneger Group. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with Kathy and her talented team. Together we will build the most prestigious global network of industry experts as we support clients in identifying the best opportunities for growth.”
“Through our affiliation with The Doneger Group, we will have access to new resources that will enable us to build the Tobe brand, and in particular, develop our Tobe Insights consulting business. Tobe is looking forward to developing a strategic and operational vision with The Doneger Group,” said Ms. Deane.
About The Doneger Group
Founded in 1946 with headquarters in New York City, The Doneger Group is the leading market source of global market trends and customized merchandising strategies to the retail and fashion community. Its premier network of merchandising market analysts and Creative Services Team work closely together to shop, edit and evaluate the marketplace to help companies make better business decisions in buying and merchandising. The Doneger Group serves domestic and international retail clients, advising on merchandising concepts, color and trends, key items and market opportunities. Highly specialized divisions provide a full range of advisory services, an online marketplace, fashion forecasting products and services, and sourcing expertise in all classifications and price ranges for women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.doneger.com.
About Tobe
Tobe is an international fashion and retail consulting service that provides in-depth fashion and retail analysis, trend forecasting, product and brand development, merchandising and strategic planning and market news. Its clients include top line department and specialty stores, mass merchants, chain stores, fashion press as well as colleges and universities. For more than 75 years, Tobe’s experienced, respected retail consultants have monitored the global marketplace with an unbiased eye. Tobe publishes the The Tobe Report, the fashion industry’s leading and most respected fashion consulting publication for retailers. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.tobereport.com.
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Berns Communications Group
Stacy Berns/Melissa Jaffin
212-994-4660
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