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N.Y. Shows Aim for Robust Results
Organizers for textile trade shows here this week have reached capacity on their available exhibitor space…
Denim Delivers
Consumers at all price levels have kept the jeans category hopping.
Levi’s Changing Guard: Marineau to Retire as CEO at End of ’06
The tumultuous Phil Marineau era at Levi Strauss & Co. will come to a conclusion at the end of the year.
Levi Strauss CEO Retires
NEW YORK - Phil Marineau has announced that he will retire as chief executive officer of Levi Strauss & Co…
Image Control: Push Is On for Designer Denim
Premium denim brands, including Rock & Republic, Seven For All Mankind and AG Adriano Goldschmied, are…
Jantzen Restyled for Today
Perry Ellis International has given iconic swimwear line Jantzen a face-lift, the results of which include…
U.S. Rail Industry Facing Pressure From Rising Imports
U.S. ports in the last five years have struggled to increase their operations and capacity in order to handle…
Material Evidence
Fabric fairs point to growing numbers as a sign of a strong domestic textile market.
Denim Upfront at China Textile Trade Show
China's rising share of the denim manufacturing market was evident at the seventh edition of the China…
Blue Holdings Buys Up Against the Wall
Premium denim manufacturer Blue Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Long Rap Inc., owner of the Up…
Blue Holdings To Announce Up Against The Wall Acquisition
Blue Holdings is expected to announce the acquisition of specialty retail chain Up Against the Wall on…
Cotton Caught in Pinch
The demand for cotton has grown dramatically, but concern over whether the U.S. economy can sustain momentum…
Stretching Products to Meet Needs
Apparel brands and retailers have sought to gain a competitive edge by offering garments with special…
Avondale Mills Plans to Shutter
Avondale Mills, one of the oldest U.S. textile manufacturers, is shutting down operations because of a…
Major Brands Rebuild Their Images
Brands such as Lee, Levi's and Wrangler have spent the past five years living in the shadow of the much…