Conn Exits Iconix
New York–based Iconix—owner of the Candie’s, Bongo, Badgley Mischka, Joe Boxer, Rampage, Mudd, London Fog, Mossimo, Ocean Pacific, Danskin and Roca Wear brands—announced Executive Vice President David Conn is lea...
High-End Runway Show, New Brands Drive Traffic at Lingerie Americas
Lingerie Americas kicked off Intimate Apparel Market Week in New York with the 13th edition of the trade show at the Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion, which ran Au...
Alternative Heads for Outside Lands
Atlanta-based T-shirt maker Alternative is teaming with Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival for the event’s Aug. 22–24 run in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park....
Habitual Evolves Under New Ownership
It appears that after a turbulent start to the year, Los Angeles–based premium-denim brand Habitual has regained its stride, thanks to a new owner and a more conservative design aesthetic. ...
Guild, New Menswear Show to Debut in Vegas
Come Aug. 25–27, menswear buyers will have another option for their Las Vegas shopping schedule. Guild—a new suite-based show produced by shoe designer George Esquivel, sales representative Ja...
BB Dakota Launches Activewear Spin-off
Shortly after debuting Jack, a juniors label targeting 15- to 19-year-old fashionistas, Irvine, Calif.–based young contemporary brand BB Dakota announced its latest spin-off,...
Momzee
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Avangard USA
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Pebblestone, Sunrise Receive Microsoft Honor
Sunrise Technologies and Pebblestone Fashion International, two software companies that distribute Microsoft Dynamics ERP software products, were recently named to Microsoft...
Central American Cos. Lining Up to Buy Fabric From Mexico
At the beginning of August, two 40-foot metal containers filled to the brim with Mexican-made denim landed on the door step of Koramsa, the largest blue-jeans manufacturer in Guatemala....
North Face Goes Solar
San Leandro, Calif.–based The North Face is installing a 1 million-watt solar-electricity system at its West Coast distribution center in Visalia, Calif....
The Sundeck
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New President for Sean Jean
Former Old Navy executive Dawn Robertson joined New York–based Sean Jean as president. Before joining the sportswear brand, Robertson was president of Old Navy, a division of San Francisco–based Gap Inc...
Calif. Fares Better Than National Average for Retail Vacancy Rates
Real estate insiders keep eyes on vacancy rates in the coming year. ...
Frederick's Director Resigns
Rose Peabody Lynch, an independent director on the board of Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc., resigned from the Los Angeles–based retailer and wholesaler of lingerie and apparel on Aug. 1....
