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Guatemala Sees Future in CAFTA
NEW YORK — Free trade between Central America and the U.S. can benefit the textile and apparel industries of…
Mexx Leaves Union Square for SoHo
Mexx is leaving its home on Manhattan's Union Square in favor of a trendier, smaller spot in SoHo, adjacent…
Kellwood Net Plunges 51%
Kellwood's net earnings dropped 50 percent in the fourth quarter to $6.5 million compared with a year ago, as…
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Hampshire Group’s Income Rises in Qtr.
NEW YORK — Sweater maker Hampshire Group coaxed better profits from weaker sales during the fourth quarter…
Sigrid Olsen Names Kreuger for Design
Sigrid Olsen named Ellis Kreuger design director on Monday, luring him from Tocca, where he was head designer…
Buyers Aplenty at D&A
NEW YORK — Go ahead and merge.
That was the reaction from vendors and retailers at the Designers & Agents trad
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Liz Profits Rise but Wall Street Unsatisfied
Liz Claiborne turned in fourth-quarter profits of $82.7 million, a 13 percent increase, but couldn't keep…
Building New Titans: More Mergers Seen
With the Federated-May and Sears-Kmart mergers in the works, the vendor community might feel the need to…
Black History Month Celebrated by BRAG
NEW YORK — The Black Retail Action Group celebrated Black History Month in Harlem Wednesday night, though…
Fall 2005: Beyond the Poncho
Picking up where the poncho left off, vendors said the sweater jacket is shaping up as a big trend this fall…
The Female Factor
Despite its deep roots in rugged outdoorwear, Woolrich has managed to get in touch with its feminine side…
Lycra’s Other Life
NEW YORK — Expanding on its Lycra spandex brand, Invista has added Xtra Life Lycra, a fiber that helps…
Hyosung Taps Vas Nunes
NEW YORK — Hyosung Corp. has named former Invista executive Gregory Vas Nunes as president of its Creora…
Sears Apparel Line Aimed at Hispanics
NEW YORK — Strengthening its appeal to the Hispanic consumer, Sears, Roebuck & Co. is gearing up a new…
Jones 4Q Profits Slide 18.4%
Higher holiday promotions and problems in better lines dragged down Jones Apparel Group's fourth quarter net…