Dov Charney Files Lawsuit Accusing Hedge Fund of Defamation
In another legal shot fired in the ongoing battle over control of American Apparel, the dismissed clothing company’s founder filed a lawsuit alleging that hedge fund investor Standard General said it would defame his character if he didn’t give up control of his American Apparel stock.
Father of the Mall
If you are a mall lover (as I am) or a mall hater, you’ll find Slate’s story (courtesy of Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible podcast) about Victor Gruen fascinating.
Downbeat April Sales Affected by Weather, Port Delays
L Brands, the parent company to Victoria’s Secret and Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Steinmart, an off-pricer, reported same-store declines of 1 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively. Gap Inc. will report its April sales on May 11.
ModCloth Takes Experimental Steps Offline
Online retailer ModCloth has been defying bricks-and- mortar retail with more than $100 million in annual revenue with its online business model, but that’s about to change.
Knitting a Supply Chain that Stretches from the U.S. to the Caribbean
Knitting a Supply Chain that Stretches from the U.S. to the Caribbean
Terra: Updated, Elegant, Wearable
Suki Kim’s industry background is in mass pro- duction, producing apparel for department stores and chains, but she always dreamed of launching her own brand.
Turk, Schoenfeld, Alberini Honored
Fashion students got the opportunity to show their styles at the annual Otis gala runway event.
Me-Ality to Focus Fashion Tech Biz on Uniform Market
The market for work uniforms is giant, said Tuoc Luong, chief executive officer of fashion technology company Me-Ality, which is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.
Fast A/R Funding Buys Continental Business Credit
Fast A/R Funding, a 6-year-old specialty finance company based in Calabasas, Calif., has acquired Continental Business Credit for an undisclosed amount.
Costa Rica Gets First Cotton Spinning Mill
SAE-A, the largest apparel manufacturing company in South Korea, has opened a cotton spinning mill in Costa Rica, which is the first for the Central American country.
Europe’s Tariff on Women’s U.S.-Made Blue Jeans Inches Up
Europe has slightly increased a retaliatory tariff that it imposes on women’s blue jeans imported from the United States.
California Manufacturers Look for Ways to Beat Drought
California’s State Water Resources Control Board took emergency measures to act on California’s harsh drought last month, ranging from restaurants not serving water unless requested to prohibitions against using potable water to wash down driveways and sidewalks.
3D-Printed Fabric and Washable LED Screens Among the Innovation Awards Winners at Techtextil
New developments in technical textiles and machinery were high- lighted and honored during the recent Techtextil and Texprocess shows in Frankfurt, Germany.
Gap Joins Forces With Ellen DeGeneres on New Line
Gap Inc. to partner with Ellen DeGeneres' new line that will be in GapKids stores in August.
