Food for Football
Los Angeles–based Junk Food Clothing struck a licensing deal with the National Football League to create a “retro-inspired” lifestyle apparel collection for men, women and children. The l...
Wilhelmina Goes Public
New York–based modeling agency Wilhelmina International Ltd. struck a $30 million acquisition deal with New Century Equity Holding Corp. Under terms of the deal, which is expected to be finalized later this year, Wilhelmina will beco...
Opportunities Abound at Off-Price Specialist
A challenging economy set the stage for opportunity and change at the Off-Price Specialist Show, which ran Aug. 23–26 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas....
Guild Highlights Upscale Menswear
Guild, a new menswear show, made its debut at Palms Place Aug. 25–27 with 20 brands and a more laid-back vibe than the larger, fl...
New Era for Celerant
Celerant Technology Corp. of Staten Island, N.Y., is another company offering POS systems for the apparel industry. When Buffalo, N.Y.–based New Era Cap Co. Inc., the largest headwear manufacturer in the Unite...
POS-itive Efficiency
Why point-of-sale software is imperative for apparel companies. ...
Tech-knowledgy
Apparel Information Management System (AIMS) is a complete order and production processing system for every sector of the industry, offering integrated EDI, GL integration, shipping integrati...
MAGIC MAN in Vegas
The MAGIC Marketplace showcased
Sourcing Kicks Off Early
This season, the MAGIC Marketplace shaved a day off its traditional four-day run, but the giant trade show’s Sourcing at MAGIC show opted to stick to the four-day schedule, o...
Phelps, Speedo Establish Youth Foundation
Warnaco Swimwear’s Speedo division made good on its promise to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and paid him a$1 million bonus for his record-setting performance during the rec...
Ecollection Fashion Show
Eco fashion has moved beyond a trend to a full-scale movement. At the MAGIC Marketplace, the Ecollection fashion...
August Sales Slow
Traditionally, August is the peak season for Back-to-School shopping. However, retailers reported slow sales during the month, said the New York–based International Council of Shopping Centers...
MAGIC's Buyers Look for New, Timely and Price-Right Items
Going into the MAGIC Marketplace, the largest of the legion of shows that have invaded Las Vegas, exhibitors and retailers expressed trepidation at what they would find on the show floor. Fro...
T-Notes Resource Guide
Alternative, premium fashion statements inspired by and created for free-thinking individuals everywhere, recently launched Alternative Earth, a collection of the brand’s signature, super-soft crew and scoop neck shirts made from 100% organi...
Exhibitors Encouraged by Project Sales
Despite a weak economy, vendors reported a booming business at the Project Global Trade Show, heldAug. 26–28 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas....
