Citations Issued in Labor Department Raid
On Aug. 14, 19 investigators from California’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement descended upon the approximately 100 contractors in the 830 S. Hill St. building in downtown Los Angeles on the hu...
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...
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...
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...
I.D.I. Expands Into Denim, New Categories
Los Angeles–based updated label I.D.I. may not be as familiar a brand as its larger rivals, but an expansion into new categories as well as a physical expansion of its headquarters may change ...
Taking Textiles Out of Landfills
Soex’s textile-recycling process comes to L.A....
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. ...
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. ...
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...
Putting the 'Hot' Back Into Hot Topic
Hot Topic’s Betsy McLaughlin is a busy woman these days...
Online Sourcing Bridges the Gap for Buyers, Sellers
Finding offshore manufacturing partners is becoming a little easier for some apparel companies thanks to a growing list of online sourcing databases and matchmaking services....
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...
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...
Class Reports Steady Buying, Relaxed Atmosphere
The Class trade show earned some high grades from retailers when it made a crucial change in schedule....
Sourcing & Fabric Calendar
The MAGIC Marketplace will host several sourcing, fabric and trend seminars during the show’s Aug. 25–27 run at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. In addition, Fash...
