International: May 4, 2001

Solstiss USA, the U.S. subsidiary of French lace manufacturer Solstiss S.A., has formed a joint venture with Bucol S.A., a silk textiles division of Hermes...Warrendale, Penn.-based American Eagle Outfitters announced plans to open 46 retail stores in Canada over the next three months; this marks the retailer’s first expansion beyond the U.S.