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Grossman, High Fashion Launch Asara
August Silk and Andrew Grossman have joined to launch Asara, a better-priced separates line, for spring.
Sun Capital Presses Kellwood on Offer
The bid for Kellwood Co.'s ownership is heating up after Sun Capital Securities Group LLC reissued a $543…
Kellwood Co.’s Bold Goal: From Vendor to Brand Powerhouse
Forget moderate vendor Kellwood Co. Welcome to the new Kellwood, brand manager.
Inhabit Adds Organic Cotton
Luxury knit line Inhabit is jumping on the green bandwagon for spring with an organic division and its first…
Ava Targets Specialty Stores
Thirty years ago, Ludwig Kuttner founded mainstream knit resource Hampshire Group, which produced brands like…
Kellwood Sells Smart Shirts, First Move in Five-Year Plan
Kellwood Co. is selling Smart Shirts as part of a long-term financial plan to focus on branded products.
Lucy’s Edwards Exits Firm
Three months after VF Corp. acquired Lucy Activewear, the brand's chief executive officer, Mike Edwards, is…
Claiborne Nearing Sale of Four Brands
Liz Claiborne Inc. is closing in on buyers for a package of four of its nine remaining brands. At least two…
Under Armour Tests Mall Retail
As Under Armour Inc. opens its first retail store today, the performance apparel brand is testing malls as a…
NYC Prepares for 2-Race Marathon Weekend
Hosting the U.S. men's Olympic marathon trials and with a record number of applicants for the ING New York…
Claiborne Earnings Slide 65% in 3rd Quarter
Liz Claiborne Inc. earnings tumbled 65 percent in the third quarter as retailers canceled orders, reduced…
Sticking With the Plan: Jones CEO Sees Growth In Firm’s Existing Model
Wesley R. Card is hanging tough at Jones Apparel Group Inc. — and it's not for sale.
Nike-Umbro Deal Could Be Blocked
U.K. Activewear Retailer Sprots Direct International plc could block Nike Inc.'s $582 million all-cash bid…
Under Armour Earnings Jump 25 Percent
Under Armour Inc.'s third-quarter earnings climbed 25 percent, driven by strong sales growth across…
Under Armour Q3 Earnings Increase 25%
Guidance raised as apparel sales climbs 45 percent and overall revenue soars 46 percent during the period.