Urban Outfitters has found itself at the nexus of a social media storm after a bloodstained sweatshirt appeared for sale on its website. The sweatshirt appeared to be from Kent State University, which is famous for a student massacre in 1970.

The Silver Jeans brand's five retail stores filed for bankruptcy protection with a proposal for the locations to close down by Aug. 31.

Apparel and footwear prices rose in March, according to data just released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, finally resisting the downward pressure that had been plaguing the category during the prior two months.