CIT Could Emerge From Chapter 11
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed CIT Group’s prepackaged plan of reorganization on Dec. 8. The company anticipates emerging from bankruptcy on...
Apparel News Daily Reader
Yellow Bird Project: Rock T-shirts for a good cause (Los Angeles Times' All the Rage)Coco Chanel's Biggest Fan. Rock Republic's Andréa...
Unique LA Spreads Holiday Cheer While Stimulating Local Economy
Plush robots by KauzbotsI think I love crafting and D.I.Y. projects because I, unfortunately, was born devoid of any such discernable craft-making skills (unless you count gluing dried macaroni to a paper...
Nike Goes (RED)
Beaverton, Ore.–based Nike Inc. formed a partnership with (RED) and enlisted several international soccer stars in its camp...
Marvin Goodman, Apparel Ventures Founder, 76
Marvin Goodman—the founder, chief executive and chairman of swimwear maker Apparel Ventures—died Nov. 30 at the age of 76 after a battle with lymphoma. Good...
Holiday '09: Some Say No to Discounts
Retailers react as crowds surge but spend less on Black Friday....
JCP Adds Mango to the Mix
New York–based JCPenney Co. will add in-store shops featuring fast fashion from Barcelona-based Mango. The 1,000-square-foo...
Tt Collection Pops Up and Parties
Open a store, throw a party. It’s what designer Tiffany Saidnia did Dec. 3. She produced a soiree/fund-raiser at the new pop-up shop for her fashion label, Tt Collection. The Tt Collection po...
Puma’s Chicago Concept
Footwear and athletic-apparel maker Puma unveiled its new concept store in the new Chicago State Street development. This is the s...
Consumers Go Fashionable for Cyber Monday
Orders increased 26.4 percent over last year at apparel e-tailers. ...
Weak November Sales Forecast to Bring Solid December Business
The 2009 holiday retail season started on a weak note with U.S chain-store sales declining 0.3 percent in November compared with the same month in 2008, according to the International Council...
Party, Shop, Give
Zachary's Smile will party for its first year anniversaryEven if the economy is gloomy, boutique owners find ways to make the holidays be times of celebration and charity. In the next few weeks, many boutiques and denizens of the fashion...
Ross Names New Senior Management
Off-price retailer Ross Stores has been reporting high sales during the past year characterized by a weak economy, and on Dec. 4, the Pleasanton, Calif.shy;–based retailer announced a slew of ...
Metropark Goes Mobile
Metropark is upping the ante with its tech. The City of Industry, Calif.–based retail chain announced the debut of its...
Caulfield Preparatory: Classics With a Twist
When Vincent Flumiani describes the creation of his men’s clothing line, Caulfield Preparatory, it’s as if he is a costume designer composing the wardrobe of a character in a movie...
