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Activewear Sales Gain in ’06
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Luxury Levi’s Boom in China
When Kitty Yung, general manager of Levi Strauss & Co.'s Chinese operations, brought the brand to China five…
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After correcting product issues and doubling its sales since 2003, August Silk is ready to promote its…
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At first blush, Sun Capital Securities Group LLC's unsolicited $543 million bid for Kellwood Co. may seem low.
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Train Runs Clear Path, Platform 2 Seeks Footing
The Train has found a niche as a trade show for interesting pieces from European designers, but its sidekick…
Moda Thrives in Altman Venue
Buyers at the Moda Manhattan show this week said they were spending their open-to-buys, which held steady…