Stock Return
The board of directors of Coach Inc. has authorized a $1 billion share buyback program to offer more value to shareholders and offset shares issued under the employee-compensation plans. The company e...
Action Sports & Street Resource Guide
’Tis the season for action sports fashion with Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo and the Agenda trade show in San Diego (Sept. 4–6) and Surf Expo in Orlando (Sept. 12–14). In addition to showcasing more ...
Blue Holdings Drops Life & Death, Set to Shutter Stores
Blue Holdings, premium denim, Antik, Life, Death, Glenn Palmer
Sock Safeguards Considered
Honduras, socks, safeguards, importing, DR-CAFTA, free trade, Renfro Corporation, Kayser-Roth Corporation
New Retail Center Brings More Luxury to Malibu
Once an isolated colony of surfers and artisans, Malibu, Calif., will strengthen its claim to being a center for luxury retail when the Malibu Lumberyard, a new upscale shopping center with a...
Putting the 'Hot' Back Into Hot Topic
Hot Topic’s Betsy McLaughlin is a busy woman these days...
Sourcing & Fabric Resource Guide
Branded apparel and accessory companies, importers, designers, and product development teams will find comprehensive global sourcing opportunities during the upcoming apparel trade week in Las Vegas. At the C...
Guess Green Promotes Conservation Message
Guess by Marciano has introduced Guess Green, a line of organic cotton garments that will also carry a message aimed at educating consumers about conservation....
Saving Money on International Shipping Means 'Buyer Beware'
In these rough economic times, businesses are examining a number of ways to save money and work more efficiently. ...
Gramicci Heads North
Agoura Hills–based outdoor- and lifestyle-apparel manufacturer Gramicci inked a Canadian distribution deal with Recreation Outfitters Inc. The Vancouver, B.C.–based company has been distributing outdoor-apparel labels for more...
Class Reports Steady Buying, Relaxed Atmosphere
The Class trade show earned some high grades from retailers when it made a crucial change in schedule....
To Source or Not to Source Should Not Be the Question
In the clothing business, ongoing sourcing is necessary for an importer to stay competitive. The days of saying that you are “settled in” with your offshore supplier are gone. ...
Calvin's New Deal
Calvin Klein Inc., a division of Phillips–Van Heusen Corp., has struck a licensing deal with G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for the Calvin Klein better women’s sportswear collection. Kellwood Co. previously held the license. The agreement gives G-I...
New at Nike
Beaverton Ore.–based Nike Inc. promoted Eric Sprunk to vice president for product, a new position for the company. Sprunk will oversee all Nike brand product across the company’s footwear, equipment and...
Santee Alley Boutique Files Suit Against Vuitton, Dior
A small boutique that once operated on Santee Alley is taking Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton to court, arguing that the luxury houses falsely accused the store owners of selling fa...
