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Plus-size fashion market squeezed in recession
..., the overall women's apparel business is down about 5 percent and plus-size is down almost 10 percent from the 12 months ending in May 2009 compared to the same time the year before.It's hard to account for the dip at a time when more than half of American women are estimated to wear plus-sizes, generally considered size 14 and up, but analysts have some theories."The stigma still continues despi... |
Apparel & Clothing Trade Shows in United States Of America
...rything having to do with the business of decorating garments. Decorated Apparel Expo is the show of choice for attendees and exhibitors alike. Featuring a large trade floor, seminars led by the top experts in our industry and a free Friday night party where colleagues really can get together and exchange ideas.Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Of AmericaG... |
Obama favorites create wardrobe for Chicago 2016 delegation
...iate the support of Chicago’s business community and our world-renowned fashion designers.”The female delegates traveling to Copenhagen will be wearing the designs of Maria Pinto, who has established a name for herself in Chicago and is now well-recognized in the world of fashion. An alumna of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Pinto majored in fine art with a focus in fashion, and later ... |
Timex Group announces business unit consolidation
...ex and Callanen International business units will consolidate operations in the Middlebury, Connecticut headquarters. Timex is currently located in Middlebury and Callanen International has been housed in Norwalk, Connecticut. “Expanding Timex Group and developing our world-class brands requires an ongoing evaluation of our business structure and practices,” said Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, Presiden... |
Weary of old wardrobes, women buying clothes again
...appeal of our women's apparel business," he said.Some retailers, such as Urban Outfitters Inc's Anthropologie chain and J Crew Group Inc are already on a roll, having posted higher sales in recent quarters, fueled by their differentiated products and loyal customer base.At the same time, others are fixing self-inflicted merchandise issues that have long dogged them. Chico's on Wednesday posted bet... |
Brands of the future at CPH Vision and Terminal-2 fairs
...lose relationships with their business partners and the shops carrying their brand in order to build up a successful alliance and work the brand to its fullest potential. "Everybody has a favourite item in their wardrobe. Denim Junkies want to be that item". ONE TEASPOON "All you need is love," says the team behind the Australian brand One Teaspoon as they let you into a world of florals and obscu... |
Gap jeans go premium in move to fill style gap
... focus was on cleaning up the business model, returning the brand to one sold at regular price, managing expenses, and looking at the real estate strategy," said Gap North America President Marka Hansen. She described those efforts as "infrastructure work at making the brand healthy," which paralleled moves to improve design and merchandising within different product areas.The new denim line ... |
Marks & Spencer presents ASBCI Student Design Innovation Award
students studying at fashion colleges throughout the UK.The ASBCI student membership committee was established to give students working towards design, technical and laboratory testing, textile design, retail business and many other related qualifications a greater practical and commercial understanding of the fashion industry. Association of Suppliers to the British clothing Industry... |
‘Charles Vögele makes progress despite difficult conditions’ – Mr Bothe
the company's profile as a preferred provider and to focus its business model even more tightly on core target groups. Charles Vögele Group will focus on growth in the existing markets, and, regardless of current economic uncertainties, also selectively continue its expansion activities to seize opportunities. The main focus will be on Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia. Charles Vögele... |
American Apparel Reports December 2008 Comparable Store Sales
... operates a leading wholesale business that supplies high quality T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers. In addition to its retail stores and wholesale operations, American Apparel operates an online retail e-commerce website at http://store.americanapparel.net.Safe Harbor StatementThis press release may contain forward-looking statements which are based upon the curre... |
Aventura Clothing increases eco-awareness thru corporate practices
...ionable, Eco-friendly women's clothing, is taking their green initiative one step further. Sportif USA, Inc., parent to Aventura clothing, has implemented multiple environmentally conscious practices in order to reduce their corporate carbon footprint."Located in the Sierra Nevada's, one of the most naturally beautiful parts of the U.S., why would we not want to do our part to reduce our resource ... |
Survey: Small businesses bullish on economy
Waltham, Mass.--Small business owners are feeling more positive these days, with 79 percent of those polled for a new survey describing their attitudes toward the U.S. economy over the next 12 months as falling within the range of confident to neutral.According to a news release, e-mail marketing company Constant Contact received more than 6,800 responses from small business owners to its survey, ... |
Avril Lavigne models for teen clothing
Pop/rock idol Avril Lavigne shoots a new series of feature photos for a teen fashion label. |
BFC launches new fund for British Fashion Talent
...ional awards of mentoring and business support may be allocated to finalists at the judging panel’s discretion. The British Fashion Council has an international reputation for supporting emerging talent through its existing schemes;NEWGEN supported by Topshop and Fashion Forward supported by the London Development Agency. The BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund adds a third layer to this support schem... |
Literati launches pop culture inspired t-shirts
...A -- Literati clothing, a new clothing line based out of Boston, Massachusetts, has launched a unique t-shirt line, which draws inspiration from popular culture, for both men and women. The new line artistically interprets lyrics through thought-provoking images. Literati's initial product launch features designs inspired by such artists as Ryan Leslie, Jay-Z, Gym Class Heroes, Nas, Fabolous and W... |
US economy appears poised to start growing again
...irds of US economic activity, businesses would need to deliver more of the firepower for sustained growth.Economists say they are hopeful that consumers, aided by the "cash for clunkers" program to boost car sales, eventually will nudge up spending. Over time, that would help stem a still-heavy wave of job losses and stimulate hiring."We won't have a recovery as long as we keep losing jobs," Presi... |
Joanna Lumley to host 2009 UK Fashion Export Awards
...earPistol PantiesWinners of the Designer business, Footwear, Retailer of the Year and the Gold Award will be announced on the day. The judging panel, chaired by Steve Newbold, managing director, Emap Connect, included Muriel Piaser, representing Prêt à Porter Paris, Nick Cook of Moda Menswear, Stuart Rock of Real business and Sue Butler of Kurt Salmon Associates.Headline sponsors of the event are ... |
La-Z-Boy Reports Fiscal 2009 Third-Quarter Results
... of the currenteconomy on our business, which caused the company's market capitalizationto fall below its book value and triggered the requirement to test thevaluation of the company's long-lived assets. Selected non-cash items increasing/(decreasing) operating income (loss): &nbs... |
New uniforms for Targetfollow, thanks to Sue Stedman
...or over 60 wearers across the business after being selected by Targetfollow in January 2009.The team at Sue Stedman Ltd worked closely with Targetfollow to develop a selection of proposals to meet their budget, timings and specific requirement of being able to offer staff a choice of uniforms that would fit within set guidelines. As a result, classically tailored suits were selected in plain navy ... |
Vintage clothing trendsetter opens new online store
..., chic and affordable vintage clothing and accessories isn't LA Vintage's only mission - the company also has a very green thumb and a social conscience. LA Vintage began in 1992, when the owner, Murtaza Haji, visited Los Angeles and fell in love with the city. Opening a small trading office in Torrance, California, just outside of LA, Mr. H. began brokering container loads of second hand clothing... |
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