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Ennis Apparel Segment revenues up 4.8% for 9-months period
... general economic climate, competitors’ pricing strategies, volatility of commodity prices, etc. Our Print Segment’s top-line has been, and is continuing to be, impacted by the general economic climate; however, we are now starting to see this impact spill over into our apparel Segment.""Since mid-October overall economic conditions, consumer confidence and consumer/corporate spending have dramati... |
American Apparel Reports December 2008 Comparable Store Sales
...r our products; increasing competition; our ability to hire and retain key personnel and our relationship with our employees; suitable store locations and our ability to attract customers to our stores; effectively carrying out and managing our growth strategy; failure to maintain the value and image of our brand and protect our intellectual property rights; declines in comparable store sales; sea... |
Apparel Export Promotion Council moves to new spanking HQ
ort managers, fashion coordinators, designers and the like for rapidly-growing export and domestic sectors which are now beginning to interface as part of the global supply chain.The AEPC has over 8,000 small, medium and large exporters as its members. India exported apparels worth 9.7 billion dollars in 2007-08 and ranks sixth among top exporters worldwide. apparel Export Promotion Council... |
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. Completes $600 Million Amended and Restated Bank Credit Facility
...p; the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which the Company operates; -- the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified executives and other key personnel; -- the Company's reliance on independent foreign manufacturers; -- ... |
Hanesbrands is the No. 1 apparel & accessories brand, WWD
...en’s, children’s and intimate apparel categories, according to Retailing Today magazine’s “Top Brands Study” conducted by Leo J. Shapiro & Associates. In the prestigious Women’s Wear Daily “Top 100 Brands Survey,” Hanes was the No. 1 apparel and accessories brand that women know best based on the results of online research that tracks consumer awareness of more than 800 brands in 12 apparel an... |
Total Apparel to become retail partner for FIFA events
...Branded Products in the broad apparel, footwear, accessories and related products categories. In 2005 Global Brands Group Inc was appointed by FIFA as its exclusive retail, licensing and event merchandising representative worldwide for 2007-2014. In doing so GBG's goal is to develop an unparalleled sport, leisure, lifestyle and event range of FIFA officially licensed products. The mission is "To c... |
American Apparel takes over assets of Wellstone
...s a manufacturer of yarns and apparels, has signed a deal to transfer its assets to military apparel uniform supplier, American apparel. It will also conduct research and develop yarns and fabric for military use. Wellstone is a supplier of uniforms to the US postal department as well as the four wings of the US armed forces. This deal will transform American apparel into the largest supplier of m... |
Greensource introduces certified organic jeans
... private label organic cotton apparel, is launching three lines (men's, women's, and children's) of fashion-forward yet affordable organic cotton jeans, enabling consumers to buy products with a similar look to premium jeans, but with less impact both on the environment and the pocketbook. Greensource will be exhibiting at the MAGIC apparel show in Las Vegas, NV, February 17-19, 2009 (booth ST 234... |
Supermodel Petra Nemcova the new face of Fortunoff Holiday jewelry collection
...n twenty six years ago. petra, known for her beauty as well as her compassion and charitable endeavors, will serve as the face of Fortunoff's regional advertising campaign and their Fall and Holiday Jewelry catalogs. The latest images of petra's campaign have recently been unveiled in the windows of Fortunoff's flagship Fifth Avenue location. With this new campaign Fortunoff's desires to appeal to... |
Study: 2009 retail industry losses
...et share on their weakened competitors.This list of U.S. retail store openings scheduled for 2009 from About.com reveals which top retail chains are focused on expansion in the midst of recession:Family Dollar: 200Aldi Supermarkets: 75Darden: 70EZ Money: 35Apple: 25Taco Maker: 25Kohl's: 19Whole Foods Market: 15American apparel: 14Nordstrom: 14Publix: 3CarMax: 1Founded in 1996, About.com was acquir... |
Mixed responses from apparel brand honchos on economic crisis
...er se. The Indian textile and apparel industry also has been influenced to a great extent by the recessionary prevailing in the domestic markets. Fibre2 took the initiative to understand the impact of the crisis on the branded as well as apparel export industry in India. We earlier spoke exclusively to heads of the apparel brands, to which we received a mix of optimistic as well as pessimistic re... |
AAFA applauds appointment of Mr Lockes as Commerce Secretary
... time for our economy and the apparel and footwear industries,” said AAFA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “As governor of Washington, Mr. Locke has recognized the ways in which international trade can be an engine for economic growth and opportunity for businesses, manufacturers, and consumers. I look forward to his swift confirmation so that we can begin working together to harness the benefits... |
Denver Apparel & Accessory Market to be held in Feb
...women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories. Held five times a year, the market serves buyers from throughout the Rocky Mountain Region and provides an opportunity to order merchandise from approximately one thousand manufacturers all in one place. 2009 Calendar:Febuary 6-9 April 3-6 May 31-June 2 (combined with permanent gift showrooms)August 14-17 (with the Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry &... |
Surat, new jewelry hub in the making!
ning is necessary to fulfill the aim of making jewelry a cottage industry in Gujarat. Speaking on global recession and competition from China, Mr Modi said, “If we have to fight recession and face the Chinese threat in diamond polishing, we will have to invest in research and innovation, which, in turn will reduce our cost of manufacturing and increase our competitiveness in the world economy." ... |
NRF asks Obama for national sales tax holidays
... state sales tax ranging from apparel and home furnishings to restaurant dining and automobiles, but would exclude tobacco and alcohol. The federal government would reimburse the 45 states that have sales taxes for the lost revenue and would provide the five states without a sales tax (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) with revenue approximating the sales tax reimbursement that ... |
Polo Ralph Lauren to Assume Direct Control of Distribution in Southeast Asia
...ief Executive Officer. “The appetite for our brand and products in Southeast Asia is strong and growing, and we expect to build on the momentum by reinforcing our luxury lifestyle positioning and elevating our distribution in the region.”“Southeast Asia is a dynamic, emerging market with incredibly strong growth characteristics,” said Roger Farah, President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are gra... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
myShape provides each member with her own free Personal Shop filled with clothing that matches her measurements, body shape and fashion and fit preferences. The Personal Shop and the ShapeMatch system are protected by issued and pending international patents. myShape is reaching millions of women to provide them with an effortless way to shop for apparel that fits and flatters. myShape Inc... |
Amazon.com shares soar on rosy outlook, holiday sales
...ago levels, due to a hyper-competitive environment that spurred discounts. Gross profit margins were 20.1 percent of total sales compared with 20.6 percent of sales a year earlier, while operating margins fell to 4.1 percent from 4.8 percent. "Gross margin wasn't as great as we would have liked it, but it was still decent enough and you can't dispute that the company did very well on the top line,... |
Chad Allison design top pick in Couture challenge
...piece of wearable art. The competition was intended to play off the idea of reducing, reusing and recycling, with designers using a portion or an entire coffee cup in their design.The competing designs were showcased on the JA New York Web site, as well as on the show floor at JA New York. Online voters and attendees of the show chose Chad Allison's piece as the favorite, with a design by Heather ... |
US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent in Dec.
...rger than their U.S.-based competitors'. Toyota was down 37 percent and Honda 35 percent, compared with Ford Motor Co.'s 32 percent drop and GM's 31 percent slide. Nissan Motor Co. sales also dropped 31 percent. Ford's sales for 2008 fell 21 percent from a year earlier, keeping the Dearborn automaker in third place in the U.S. auto sales race behind GM and Toyota for the second straight year. Jim ... |
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