Cutting Back
Triumph Apparel Corp. in New York, which sells women’s dance, yoga and athletic wear under the Danskin label, is laying off...
European Rendez-Vous Returns With Expanded Exhibitor List
European Rendez-Vous, the boutique textile trade show featuring European resources, will house its fourth edition March 4–5 at the downtown Standard Hotel in Los Angeles....
L.A. Apparel Exec Signs With Canadian Company
Ron Perilman was recently appointed senior vice president for French Dressing Jeans and Boca Performance Athleisure for the United States and Europe....
Tumbling Trade
In 2008, the U.S. trade deficit for goods and services dipped as the economy stumbled along. Exports of goods and services totaled $1.8 trillion while imports totaled $2.5 trillion with a deficit of $677.1 bi...
L.A. Times Magazine's Goldstein Debuts Line for QVC
QVC returned to the runway in New York with a collection designed by stylist Lori Goldstein for the shopping TV network.
Bundling Up
Just in time for the Fall 2009 season, Phillips-Van Heusen has granted its Izod outerwear license to Free Country Ltd., a 19-year-old...
Cargo Volumes Will Drop Considerably During First Half of 2009
Economists are predicting that cargo-container traffic at the nation’s major ports will drop 11.8 percent during the first six months of 2009....
Transprint Chief Executive Boyd Retires
William Boyd, chief executive officer of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.–based Transprint USA, announced his retirement from the company effective immediately....
Coton Blanc: Simple Comfort
Elisabeth Weinstock’s line of cozy cotton sleepwear, Coton Blanc, is making a comeback. At its peak, Weinstock’s sleepwear line had $5 million in annual sale...
Trade Pacts Jostle in Line for Approval
When President Bush’s term expired in January, three free-trade agreements were left with a semi-uncertain future....
Promotions at Directives, Doneger Group
Janine Blain, Directives West merchandise manager and director of client relations, has been named vice president/general merchandise manager for the Los Angeles–based buying office. ...
More Opportunities, More Competition for Off-Pricers in '09
American consumers once demanded luxury, but in the past year, they’ve increasingly demanded a deal. This sort of market should be tailor-made for off-price retailers such as Ross Stores Inc. ...
New Partnerships Key to Keeping MyShape on Its Growth Track
Pasadena, Calif.–based e-tailer MyShape (
Recall on Harajuku Hoodies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of 1,200 Harajuku hooded sweatshirts made by Jerry Leigh of ...
Iconix Sues Larry Hansel Clothing
New York–based Iconix Brand Group has filed suit against former Rampage licensee Larry Hansel Clothing for allegedly competing with the apparel giant while still under contra...
