Textiles Newswire
RMI Announces Retirement of Karl Knauff
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - RMI, the largest independent provider of comprehensive rail information services to the transportation industry, reports that Karl Knauff has announced his intent to retire from RMI effective June 30, 2008. After more than a decade of service to RMI, Karl...
Perfection Named to Apparel Magazine's ''Top 50 Innovators'' List
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Perfection Uniforms was chosen to Apparel Magazine's (www.apparelmag.com) inaugural list of the industry's "Top 50 Innovators," for its continuing introductions of "high-tech performance characteristics into the unique market that it serves...
Pepe Joins Clear Thinking Group as Managing Director in Firm's Financial Advisory and Restructuring Practice Group
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J., June 18 PRNewswire — Gene Pepe, a veteran financial and operational executive with over 30 years experience at major regional retailers and consumer product distributors, has joined Clear Thinking Group LLC, as a managing director in the firm's Financial and...
Continuing RMB Appreciation Imposes Pressure on China's Textile Exports
BEIJING, June 18 Xinhua-PRNewswire — The continuing appreciation of the RMB has put increased pressure on China's textile & garment industry ( http://news.tootoo.com/Textile/ ). The exchange rate for the RMB against the U.S. dollar broke through the 6.94, 6.93, 6.92 and 6.91...
Technology Allows Uniform Wearers to be Comfortable, No Matter the Weather
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 18 PRNewswire — No matter how hot or humid it may get during the summer, or wet and cold during the fall and winter, workers are less prone to feel the weather's effects, thanks to nanotech-treated fibers that effectively regulate body temperatures. "These...
Wellman, Inc. Announces Upward Revision to Its July Polyester Staple Fiber Price Increase
FORT MILL, S.C.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Wellman, Inc. ((OTC): WMANQ.OB) is informing its customers that the previously announced price increase on its Fortrel(R) polyester staple fiber products, effective July 14, 2008, is being revised upward to 6 cents/lb. According to Steve Ates, Vice...
The Inaugural World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) World Heavyweight Championship Title Fight
NEW YORK, June 17 PRNewswire — WHAT: Announcement of WAMMA's inaugural World Heavyweight Championship Title bout between Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko in association with M-1 and Tim "Maine-iac" Sylvia at 'Affliction Banned' Event WHO: WAMMA WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 2008 9pm...
OmniaLuo Announces 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
SHENZHEN, China-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - OmniaLuo, Inc. ("OmniaLuo" or the "Company") (OTCBB: OLOU), a China-based company engaged in the business of designing, developing, marketing and distributing fine women's apparel under the brand name OMNIALUO, announced today that it will host its 2008...
Wellman, Inc. Announces Polyester Staple Fiber Price Increase
FORT MILL, S.C.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Wellman, Inc. ((OTC): WMANQ.OB) today announced that, effective with June 2, 2008 shipments, it will increase the price of all Fortrel(R) polyester staple fiber products by 4 cents/lb. Steve Ates, Vice President Sales and Marketing, made the...
Gap Inc. Expands Franchise Partnership to Bring Gap and Banana Republic to Russia
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Expanding its partnership with prominent franchising company Fiba Holding A.S., Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced an agreement that will bring its Gap and Banana Republic brands to customers in Russia. With this announcement, the company has...
INCA Designs Inc. to Host Private Shopping Event at Flagship Store in New York City
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - INCA Designs, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IDGI) a boutique design house distributing sophisticated collections of swimwear, resort wear and accessories, announced an exclusive private shopping event entitled "Divalicious Moms". This event will take place tomorrow...
Insurer FM Global Makes Its Premium Risk Prevention Data Available at No Cost for First Time in 170 Years
JOHNSTON, R.I.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - For the first time in its 170-year history, FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial and industrial property insurers, today announced its decision to release thousands of pages of its previously exclusive property loss prevention engineering...
Talbots Names Chris Jackson SVP Apparel, Design and Development of the Talbots Brand
HINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced that it has named Chris Jackson Senior Vice President of Apparel, Design, and Development of the Talbots Brand. In this role, Mr. Jackson will be responsible for the concept and design of all apparel under...
Fifth Annual Texas Beauty Show Scheduled for October 26-27, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The fifth annual Texas Beauty Show will be held October 26-27, 2008, in Dallas, Texas. Expected to attract more than 6,000 industry professionals, it is the largest distributor-independent event in the southwest United States. It will feature more than...
Fiber, Yarn and Thread Mills in the US Covers the Scope, Size, Disposition and Growth of the Industry Including the Key Sensitivities and Success Factors
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Research and Markets - Real Growth Table - Ratio Table - Graphs - Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION - Products and...
Blue Holdings, Inc. Receives Nasdaq Staff Determination Letter Regarding Failure to Maintain Minimum Bid Price and Stockholders' Equity Requirements
COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Blue Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-end fashion jeans, today announced that the Company received a Nasdaq Staff Determination Letter on May 14, 2008 indicating that the Company fails to comply with the...
Early Registration Closing Soon for CMAI Petrochemical Industry Workshops in London
LONDON, May 20 PRNewswire — On June 6, 2008 CMAI Europe Ltd will simultaneously hold two one-day industry workshops: the Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop and for the first time in Europe, the Polyolefins Industry Workshop at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, United...
8000 Inc. Accelerates Its Clothing and Merchandising Business Through Contract with European Clothing Leader Lazzati Group
LONDON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Lazzati, one of Europe's leading experts in quality performance fabrics, will be producing high end fashion apparel featuring the Cannonball 8000 logo. Previous customers for Lazzati's expertise include Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Armani. Founded in 2002...
Gramicci Announces 'Drive Less' Rewards Program For Employees
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Gramicci, the Agoura Hills-based outdoor lifestyle apparel manufacturer, is giving its employees an even greater incentive than skyrocketing gas prices to travel to work by bicycle, carpool, public transportation or walking. Since mid-May...
Tefron Announces Appointment of Director
MISGAV, Israel, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tefron Ltd. (NYSE:TFR; TASE:TFRN), a leading producer of seamless intimate apparel and engineered-for-performance (EFPTM) active wear, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Zvi Limon as a director, effective...
Phoenix Footwear Group Appoints Russell Hall as President of Chambers Belt Company Division
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. (Amex: PXG), a multi-brand footwear and accessories company, announced today the appointment of Russell Hall as President of its Chambers Belt Company division. Additionally, the Company announced that Mike...
VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Fashion Hits the Roadway
NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire — Cutting edge fashion hit the runway this month at the International Academy of Design & Technology's 29th annual fashion show, "Imagine 2008." The most anticipated student fashion show of the year, more than 100 original designs were showcased. (See...
International Textile Group Announces Moore to Join as CFO
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 19 PRNewswire — International Textile Group, Inc. ("ITG") announced today that Willis C. "Billy" Moore will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 21, 2008. Moore replaces Gary L. Smith, Executive Vice President and...
Limited Brands Invites You to Listen to its First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In conjunction with Limited Brands' (NYSE: LTD) first quarter 2008 earnings release, you are invited to listen to a broadcast of the conference call live over the Internet on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ET with Amie Preston, Vice...
Magnum D'Or Resources to Begin Shipment of Its Wholly Owned Crumb Rubber Plant
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTCBB:MDOR) (Magnum) announced on May 19, 2008, that fabrication of equipment for the company's first wholly owned full scale plant is now complete. Shipment of equipment will begin in the next few weeks and continue...
Newest Greentech Product by Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Amazes Attendees at International Textile Show
NAPLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's newest patented energy efficient product, Nansulate EPX, was successfully demonstrated by the Company's Turkish distributor...
Seattle Laces Up To Beat the Bridge and Diabetes
SEATTLE, May 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On Sunday, May 18, over 9,000 runners, walkers and all manner of fleet footed fundraisers in the fight against diabetes gathered at University of Washington's Husky Stadium to participate in the 26th Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat...
Do Great Stuff Supports China and Burma Disaster Relief Efforts
BOSTON, May 16 PRNewswire — Purchases made through http://www.DoGreatStuff.com can generate financial contributions for relief agencies assisting the hundreds of thousands of people affected by recent natural disasters in China and Burma. The online shopping portal will donate a portion...
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Announces Michael D. Stornant as Corporate Controller
ROCKFORD, Mich., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced the appointment of Michael D. Stornant to the position of Corporate Controller. He will be reporting directly to Donald Grimes, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of...
Abercrombie & Fitch Reports First Quarter Results;
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today reported unaudited results which reflected record first quarter net income of $62.1 million and net income per diluted share of $0.69 for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2008, a 3% increase...
China Wind Systems, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
WUXI, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI) ("China Wind Systems" or the "Company"), which through its wholly owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities manufactures and sells industrial machines for use in the textile and...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Levi Strauss/
In the news release, Levi's(R) to Open Largest Store in Times Square, issued earlier today by Levi Strauss over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Levi's(R) to Open Latest Store in Times Square" rather than "Levi's(R) to Open Largest Store in Times Square" as...
ZINO Society's $50,000 ZINO Green Fund Awarded to O Ecotextiles
SEATTLE, May 15 PRNewswire — ZINO Society's $50,000 ZINO Green-Socially Conscious Investment Forum Fund is awarded to O Ecotextiles, Inc. O Ecotextiles produces eco-textiles for interiors including; drapery, upholstery and top of the bed. They provide sophisticated natural fiber fabric...
Liz Claiborne Inc. Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a regular cash dividend on the Company's Common Stock at the rate of $0.05625 per share to be paid on June 16, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of...
Polymer Group, Inc. Announces Price Increases in Latin America
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) (PGI) announced that it will raise prices on its materials sold in Latin America due to significantly higher oil-based raw material and other increased local production costs. The...
Nordstrom Reports 2008 First Quarter Earnings Per Share Of 54 Cents
SEATTLE, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported net earnings of $119 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended May 3, 2008. For the same quarter last year, Nordstrom reported net earnings of $157 million and earnings per...
Maidenform Brands, Inc. Names General Manager for New Donna Karan and DKNY License Business
ISELIN, N.J., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced that Robert Gardner has been named General Manager of the new Donna Karan and DKNY women's intimate apparel license announced on May 6...
Soles4Souls Inc. Donates 25,000 Pairs of Shoes to Victims of China Earthquake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and XINHUA, China, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Monday's devastating earthquake in China has killed an estimated 15,000 people, with at least 25,000 people missing. Soles4Souls Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in...
Tefron Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
MISGAV, Israel, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — First Quarter Summary - Quarterly revenues of $50.9 million, 4.5% above revenues of the first quarter of last year - Operating income of $0.1 million, as compared with operating income of $5.0 million in the first quarter of last year...
FUQI International, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SHENZHEN, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — FUQI International, Inc. (Nasdaq: FUQI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 increased 177% to $77.6 million from $28.0 million in the first quarter of...
Photo: Experience the Comfort and Confidence of Wearing Shorts Again
BALTIMORE, May 15 PRNewswire — During the normal course of walking, hiking, running and playing sports, the inseams of shorts tend to ride up the inner thighs and bunch at the crotch area resulting in serious discomfort, annoyance and embarrassment. To view the Multimedia News...
Trend Micro NeatSuite(TM) Named eWeek Channel Insider's 'Product of the Year' for Security Server Software
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704), a global leader in Internet content security, announced today that Trend Micro NeatSuite(TM) received the eWeek Channel Insider "Product of the Year" Award in the Security Server Software category...
Cutter & Buck Congratulates Annika Sorenstam on 15 Years of Greatness Both on and off the Course
SEATTLE, May 14 PRNewswire — While Annika Sorenstam's retirement from the LPGA Tour means an opportunity for new faces to hoist trophies on Sunday afternoons, her legacy will continue to have a lasting impact on and off the course. Annika has brought passion, inspiration and...
CMAI Outlines Chevron Phillips Chemical Strategic Business Position
HOUSTON, May 14 PRNewswire — Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) recently completed the Chemical Company Analysis (CCA) on Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC. The report includes strategic direction, financial overviews, global chemical business operations/positions, chemical...
Well Established Outdoor Apparel Brand Gramicci Teams Up With Amazon.com Sports & Outdoors Store
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Furthering its efforts to service and reach loyal Gramicci consumers and build new "zealots" for its unique outdoor clothing, Gramicci today announced the availability of the spring 2008 assortment on Amazon.com in the Sports &...
New Creative Ads for Altered Elements from Fletcher Martin
ATLANTA, May 14 PRNewswire — Fletcher Martin . Designed to visually represent the concept behind Altered Elements, the models pose amid stone, metal and slates alongside copy such as, "when the elements collide, something beautiful happens," and "the hands of time wield an expert...
Danish Icon Eilersen(R) Expands Presence in US Interior Design Market with High-End Scandinavian Sofa Design
NEW YORK, May 14 PRNewswire — ICFF, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, — Eilersen(R), already the undisputed leader of high-end sofa design and manufacturing in Scandinavia, today announces plans to expand efforts and focus key company resources on their already solid US...
Department of Justice Intervenes in and Settles a Customs False Claims Act Case
WASHINGTON, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced on May 12, 2008, that it had intervened in a Customs False Claims Act case brought by The Cullen Law Firm, PLLC, of Washington, D.C. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New...
Apparel Importers Agree to Pay More Than $2.7 Million to Settle Civil Charges That They Defrauded U.S. Customs
NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-USNewswire — MICHAEL J. GARCIA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that apparel companies INTERTEX APPAREL GROUP, LTD., J.J. BASICS, INC., and BEN'S CLOTHING INC. D/B/A RED ZONE, as well as their principals...
Broder Bros., Co. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
TREVOSE, Pa., May 13 PRNewswire — Broder Bros., Co. (the "Company") today announced results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2008. First Quarter 2008 Results Compared to Prior Year First quarter 2008 net sales were $196.7 million compared to $200.6 million for the first quarter...
Liz Claiborne Inc. Reports 1st Quarter Results
NEW YORK, May 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) today announced earnings for the first quarter. On a GAAP basis, the loss per share from continuing operations was ($0.16) compared to diluted earnings per share ("EPS") from continuing operations of $0.10 for the...
Extension of Expiration Date for Previously Announced Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations in Anticipation of Sale of Safety Products Holdings, Inc.
OAK BROOK, Ill., May 9 PRNewswire — In anticipation of the previously announced proposed sale (the "Sale") of Safety Products Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") to Honeywell International Inc., the Company announced today that it is extending the expiration date (as extended, the...
Abercrombie & Fitch to Announce First Quarter 2008 Earnings Results May 16, 2008 at 8:30 AM EDT
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) will be holding its quarterly earnings conference call for all interested parties on May 16th, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The earnings press release is scheduled to cross the wire shortly after 7:00...
Abercrombie & Fitch Announces Flagship Opening in Copenhagen
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) announced today that it will open a new flagship at Kobmagergade 11, Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009. This will be the Company's second flagship in Europe, following the successful 2007 opening of its...
Soles4Souls(TM) Inc. Sends 25,000 Pairs of Shoes to Myanmar; Calls for More Action from Donors and Shoe Companies
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8 PRNewswire — Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing footwear for the needy worldwide, announced they have sent 25,000 pairs of shoes to the victims of the recent cyclone in Myanmar, also known as Burma. Supplies are most needed in...
Charming Shoppes Reaches Agreement with Crescendo Partners and Myca Partners to Resolve Proxy Contest at 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
BENSALEM, Pa., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Charming Shoppes, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRS) and The Charming Shoppes Full Value Committee (the "Committee") today announced that they have reached an agreement to resolve the proxy contest related to the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting of...
Liz Claiborne Inc. to Webcast Annual Meeting of Stockholders
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) will webcast its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to the general public on Thursday, May 15, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. This webcast can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Liz...
Freudenberg Nonwovens Honored as One of Visteon Corporation's Top Suppliers
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., May 8 PRNewswire — Freudenberg Nonwovens has been honored with a Visteon Important Partner Award for outstanding overall performance in providing its micronAir(R) cabin air filters to Visteon Corporation, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. Freudenberg...
Video: Robert Verdi Joins Lord and Taylor in Reality Advertising Campaign and Customers Star
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire — In a bold move, Lord and Taylor launched this week a novel "reality" marketing campaign, giving contemporary meaning to the old adage, truth in advertising. After hearing customers repeatedly refer to Lord and Taylor as "my favorite store", Jane Elfers...
Ross Stores Reports April Same Store Sales Gain of 8%
PLEASANTON, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales for the four weeks ended May 3, 2008 increased 15% to $480 million from $417 million for the four weeks ended May 5, 2007. Same store sales for the month increased 8%. For the...
Retail Ventures, Inc. Reports First Quarter Sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI) announced today that total sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2008 increased 0.1% to $466.3 million from $465.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2007. The company's same store sales...
Signet Reports First Quarter Like for Like Sales
LONDON, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Signet Group plc (LSE and NYSE: SIG), the world's largest speciality retail jeweller, today announced its sales performance for the 13 weeks to 3 May 2008. Group like for like sales declined by 2.5% in the first quarter. Total sales were up by...
Polymer Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA; POLGB) (PGI) announced results of operations for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. Operational highlights included: — Sales continued to increase to record levels with first quarter...
VWR Funding, Inc. to Hold First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 7 PRNewswire — VWR Funding, Inc., the parent company of VWR International, LLC, a leading global laboratory supply company, will hold a conference call on Monday, May 19th to discuss its first quarter financial results. Who: John M. Ballbach, Chairman, President...
Appleton Applauds U.S. Commerce Department Decision to Sanction Unfair Imports of Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany
APPLETON, Wis., May 7 PRNewswire — The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced a preliminary decision in its antidumping investigation of imports of lightweight thermal paper from China and Germany. The Department affirmed that certain Chinese producers and exporters of lightweight...
Rafaella Apparel Group to Host a Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Results on Friday, May 16, 2008
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rafaella Apparel Group, Inc., an established designer, sourcer and marketer of a full line of women's career and casual sportswear separates, will report results for the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2008 on May 15, 2008. Conference Call The...
Leading Internet Lingerie Retailer to Launch Print Catalog
AVENEL, N.J., May 7 PRNewswire — Bare Necessities, the premier Internet retailer for brand name intimate apparel, is entering the direct mail business with the launch of its first print catalog. The catalog provides a new way for customers to shop with Bare Necessities, whose website...
First Quarter 2008 Results Release Scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2008
MISGAV, Israel, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tefron (NYSE: TFR) (TASE: TFR), announced that it will be releasing its first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, May 15, 2008, before the US market opens. The Company will also be hosting a conference call later that same day at 10:00am ET. On...
Hart Schaffner Marx, Sansabelt and Pierre Cardin Brands to be Marketed in India
CHICAGO, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hartmarx Corporation (NYSE: HMX) today announced agreement with The Arvind Mills Limited to market and retail in India its owned Hart Schaffner Marx and Sansabelt brands and, in cooperation with S.A.R.L. de Gestion Pierre Cardin, the licensed Pierre...
KBR Dividend Declaration
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 7, 2008 - KBR (NYSE:KBR) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share on the company's common stock, payable July 15, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2008. KBR is...
Tom James Unveils List of Classic, Summer Men's Fashion Essentials
FRANKLIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - No matter the steamy summer temperatures, men still have self-expectations of looking good and wearing attractive clothing — both while at work and play. With warmer months on the horizon, The Tom James Company, purveyor of luxury clothing, has...
Hartmarx Corporation Appoints Jerry Kaye as Head Designer of Dr. Martens and Lyle and Scott Vintage Apparel
CHICAGO, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hartmarx Corporation (NYSE: HMX) announced today that Jerry Kaye has been named Head Designer of the Dr. Martens(R) and Lyle and Scott Vintage apparel brands marketed by HMX Sportswear, Inc., a New York-based subsidiary of Hartmarx. Kaye will...
Maidenform Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
ISELIN, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. As stated in Maidenform's fourth quarter and full year 2007 press release on March...
Maidenform Brands, Inc. Announces Global License Agreement With Donna Karan International
ISELIN, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced that the Company has entered into a global licensing agreement with Donna Karan International to design, source and market women's intimate...
Hologenix Welcomes Panda Restaurant CEO Tom Davin to Board of Directors
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Hologenix, LLC, maker of therapeutic textile ingredient Celliant, announced that Tom Davin, the Panda Restaurant Group Inc.'s CEO, has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Davin was elected to the Board as preliminary study results emerge...
Phoenix Footwear Group Announces First Quarter 2008 Conference Call
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. (Amex: PXG), a multi-brand footwear and accessories company, announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008 after the market close on Tuesday, May 13...
HNI Corporation Announces 213th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 21.5 cents per share on its common stock. This is the 213th consecutive dividend the Corporation has paid since its first dividend in 1955. The dividend...
X-Rite Reports First Quarter Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 29, 2008. First Quarter Highlights (see Exhibit 2 attached): — Net sales totaled $65.9 million, a 2.5 percent decrease from the first...
Melanoma International Foundation Endorses Coolibar's Sun Protective Clothing
MINNEAPOLIS, May 6 PRNewswire — This spring, Coolibar, the nation's leading provider of quality sun protective clothing, receives the distinct honor of becoming the Melanoma International Foundation's (MIF) first officially endorsed sun protective apparel. MIF provides melanoma...
Babies"R"Us Identifies Growing Trend in Creating 'Green' Baby Registries
WAYNE, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire — As more and more new moms make the choice to be environmentally-friendly, Babies"R"Us, the nation's premier baby products retailer, has identified a growing trend in baby registry influenced by today's eco-conscious lifestyles. In addition to the basics...
Ever-Glory Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
NANJING, China, May 6 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EVGY) ("Ever-Glory", the "Company"), a leading apparel manufacturer in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), announced its financial results for the first quarter ended...
Tredegar Reports First-Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tredegar Corporation (NYSE: TG) reported first-quarter net income from continuing operations of $3.8 million (11 cents per share) compared to $11.1 million (28 cents per share) in the first quarter of 2007. Earnings from continuing...
NexCen Brands and Peerless Teaming to Re-launch Bill Blass Men's Collection
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - NexCen Brands Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC), owner of the Bill Blass brand, has entered into a licensing agreement with Peerless Clothing in preparation for the re-launch of the Bill Blass Men's Collection of tailored clothing. The new collection is being designed by...
True Religion to Report First Quarter Results on May 8, 2008
VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRLG) today announced that the company will release its first quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 8, 2008. True Religion management also will host a conference call that afternoon at...
12 Months of Posh Handbags, Stuffed With Stylish Fiction
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — A leading publisher and a handbag maker are partnering to launch "Book in a Bag," a year-long giveaway of chic handbags filled with the newest fashion fiction. The promotion — featuring books by popular Avon A authors such as Meg Cabot, Marian Keyes...
Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering the Japanese Textiles Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Research and Markets . All currency conversions used in this profile were carried out at constant 2006 annual average exchange rates. Key Topics: - Market Overview - Market Value - Market Volume - Market Segmentation I - Market Segmentation II - Five...
Albany International Reports First-Quarter Results
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 4, 2008 - First-Quarter Highlights — Net loss per share was $0.05, after reductions of $0.36 from net restructuring charges, idle-capacity costs related to restructuring, and costs related to continuing performance-improvement initiatives. Discrete income...
X-Rite Announces Conference Call for 1st Quarter 2008 Financial Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT) will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results of the first quarter of 2008. The call will be held in conjunction with the Company's earnings release, which will be published before the market opens...
INVISTA B.V. to Release First Quarter 2008 Results to Investors
WICHITA, Kan.-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - INVISTA B.V., a global integrated fibers and polymers company, will release on May 7 financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The company will host a conference call for investors at 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 14. The call will be led...
Macerich Connects Women and Giving in Partnership with Step Up Women's Network
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Macerich(R) (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation's largest owners, operators and developers of regional shopping centers, is "stepping up" its commitment to making philanthropy work for shoppers across the country with the largest, single-day...
Forward Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), a designer and distributor of custom carrying case solutions, today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the Fiscal 2008 second quarter, the Company posted revenue...
China Wind Systems, Inc. Announces Appointment of Independent Director
WUXI, Jiangsu Province, China, May 2 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI), which, through its wholly owned subsidiaries and affiliated companies, manufactures and sells industrial equipment for use in the textile and energy related industries...
bebe stores, inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings of $0.09 per Share
BRISBANE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - bebe stores, inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE) today announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended April 5, 2008. Net sales for the thirteen week period ended April 5, 2008 were $151.7 million versus $154.4 million reported for the fourteen week...
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports April Sales Gain of 10%
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) reported today that sales for the month of April were $4.7 million, up 10% from April 2007 sales of $4.3 million. Year to date sales are down 4% to $18.0 million in the current year from $18.9 million last...
Textronics CEO Shares Start-Up Company's Story at Smart Fabrics Conference
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Textronics, Inc. CEO Stacey Burr will share the story of her start-up company's commercialization of electronic-textiles at the fourth annual Smart Fabrics conference, May 5-7, in Charleston, S.C. Textronics, Inc., is a leader in the development of...
April Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); PMI at 48.6%; New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slowing
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in April, while the overall economy grew for the 78th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by...
Janome Keeps Marie Osmond in Stitches
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Marie Osmond's life-long passion for quilting is a treasured legacy passed down from her mother, Olive, who showed her only daughter how to turn ordinary scraps of fabric into extraordinary works of art. Marie's continued love of homemade needlecrafts and...
Wendy's International Honors Crest Uniform for Supplier Excellence: Serves Its 2008 Golden Link Award to Norwell, MA Firm
NORWELL, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Wendy's International honored Crest Uniform, a division of ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel, with a 2008 Golden Link Award for Supplier Excellence. According to Wendy's, Crest was selected for its uniform program because it delivered increased savings...
Xerium Technologies Announces Timing for First Quarter 2008 Conference Call
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that it plans to release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 after the...
BuddhiWear Product Line Expands
COLUMBIA, Md., May 1 PRNewswire — BuddhiWear, a Columbia-based apparel company, is pleased to announce the launch of additional styles to its third line of innovative, organic, positive-inspired apparel for women, men, and children. The new additions include colored tank tops...
Unifi Announces Third Quarter Results
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) today released operating results for its third quarter ended March 23, 2008. Net income for the current quarter, including discontinued operations, was $12 thousand compared to a net loss of $13.3 million or $0.22...
Ever-Glory International Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2008 Results
NANJING, China, May 1 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EVGY) ("Ever-Glory," "the Company"), a leading apparel manufacturer in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), announced today it will conduct a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EDT...
Genesco Announces Dividend to Distribute Finish Line Shares
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 30 PRNewswire — Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend on its common stock in order to distribute 6,518,971 shares of Class A Common Stock of The Finish Line, Inc. that Genesco was issued in March 2008...
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. to Webcast First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (NYSE: KCP) announced today that the Company will broadcast a conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results. The call will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by...
Pro Mach, Inc. Announces Executive Changes
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John W. Paxton Sr. is turning over CEO duties to current President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Anderson. Mr. Paxton will remain with Pro Mach as Chairman. Mr. Anderson will...
Carter's Introduces Its First Nursery Furniture Collections, Exclusively at Babies'R'Us
ATLANTA, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the largest branded marketer in the United States of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, has introduced two infant furniture collections. The fashionable and affordable collections — Classic Sleigh...
Latest Industry Data Show Dramatic Gains by Oneida in Consumer Flatware Market Share and Volumes
ONEIDA, N.Y., April 30 PRNewswire — Oneida Ltd., a leading source of flatware, dinnerware, drinkware and cookware for both the consumer and food service industries worldwide, today announced major market-share gains, as reported by The NPD Group, the leading provider of reliable and...
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. Reports 2008 First Quarter Results
NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) today reported results for the first quarter ended April 5, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 totaled $975 million versus revenues of $1,079 million for the first quarter of 2007. The year over...
Clariant Reports Improved Operating Margin in the First Quarter 2008
MUTTENZ, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2008 - CEO Jan Secher commented: "The measures we have initiated to improve operational performance have started to show a positive impact. In particular our focus on increased pricing and strict cost control has contributed to the improved operating...
True Religion Apparel Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRLG) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Fourth Quarter Financial Results — Net sales were $52.7 million, an increase of 73.5% from $30.4 million in...
Lean Enterprise Institute Webinar Explains the Keys to Lean Business Systems
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) will sponsor a free webinar by management expert James Womack, Ph.D., on creating and sustaining lean business systems. Titled "The Power of Purpose, Process, and People," the webinar will be held on...
Training Workshop and Kit Provide Tips for Teaching Value-Stream Mapping
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) will run a special workshop in Cambridge, MA, to teach company trainers how to best use its comprehensive value-stream mapping kit, Training to See. The workshop will run May 21, 2008, at LEI's office...
Clear Thinking Group Opens Western Regional Office in Portland Area
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., April 29 PRNewswire — Nationwide consultants Clear Thinking Group LLC has opened a western regional office in this Portland suburb. The office is headed by Brian Allen, managing director, Western Region. A resident of Tualatin, Ore., Allen also serves as a managing...
G&K Services Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKSR), today reported revenue for the third quarter ended March 29, 2008 of $251.1 million, a 6.8 percent increase from previous year revenue of $235.2 million. This increase in quarterly revenue was driven by rental organic...
The Dixie Group Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - The Dixie Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXYN) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. For the first quarter, income from continuing operations was $82,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with income from...
25,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles with Manufacturing Media PR Blitz Offered by TR Cutler, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - For almost a decade, TR Cutler, Inc. (www.trcutlerinc.com) has been the leader in public relations efforts for the manufacturing sector. According to leading manufacturing journalist and CEO Thomas R. Cutler, "Many manufacturers have been...
CMAI Enhances Global Olefins Services With Two New Consultants
HOUSTON, April 29 PRNewswire — Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) is pleased to announce the addition of two experienced consultants to the global olefins team. John Stekla joined CMAI as Director - Ethylene Studies in the Houston olefins group, with responsibility for ethylene...
Outlook Promising for the Polish Clothing Industry According to New Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Polish Clothing Report to their offering. According to data from the Central Statistical Office, financial standing of clothing and fur producers remains stable. The sector's revenue amounted to...
Skins Appoints New VP of Production
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Skins Inc. (SKNN), a developer of a revolutionary, patented, two-part interchangeable footwear structure, today announced the appointment of Gary Sefferman as our VP of Production and Logistics. Previously Mr. Sefferman had his own consulting practice...
Rocky Brands Resolves Federal Suit
NELSONVILLE, Ohio, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — On April 23, 2008, Rocky Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCKY) reached a settlement with Defendants Glen Bratcher, Westwood Footwear and Accessories LLC, and Nantong Hong Yi Wang Shoes Co. Ltd. in a lawsuit Rocky filed in the United States...
Quiksilver, Inc. Announces Resignation of Heidi Ueberroth from Board of Directors
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) today announced that Heidi Ueberroth has resigned from its board of directors effective Friday, April 25, 2008. "We appreciate the contributions that Heidi made to our company while serving on our Board," said...
Wet Seal Announces Launch of New Online Fashion Community
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, today announced the launch of a new "fashion community" on the Company's website, www.wetseal.com. The fashion community offers customers an enhanced shopping...
Hold On to Your Organic Hat, the Global Sustainable Apparel Market Is Going to Skyrocket
NEW YORK, April 28 PRNewswire — 2007 was a banner year for the green apparel industry according to a new report from Packaged Facts, International Market for Sustainable Apparel. Green apparel currently represents $3 billion, a small portion of the overall $450 billion global market...
The U.S. Jeans Market is Stable in 2008 after a Profitable Surge in Revenue Earlier This Decade
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Jeans in the United States 2008" to their offering. About this report Although jeans sales are not growing at comparable rates, the market remains in good shape. A failing housing market, rising gas...
New Independent Research Firm Targets Firms with Little or No Analyst Following
MINNEAPOLIS, April 28 PRNewswire — Headed up by President and Chief Analyst Terence Pitre, Ph.D. Pitre Equity Research, LLC., (PER) is an independent equity research firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Pitre said that because the firm is operated by a member of academia, truth...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Blue Holdings, Inc. to Present at the LD MICRO Small & Micro Cap Stock Conference
COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Please note time in first graph of release dated April 24, 2008 should read 9:30 a.m. PT (sted 4:30 p.m. PT). The corrected release reads: Blue Holdings, Inc. to Present at the LD MICRO Small & Micro Cap Stock Conference Blue Holdings, Inc...
Ennis, Inc. Reports Record Sales and Profits for the Year and Results for the Quarter Ended February 29, 2008
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Ennis, Inc. (the "Company"), (NYSE: EBF), today reported financial results for the quarter and the year ended February 29, 2008. Highlights — Revenues for the year increased by $25.9 million over the last year, or 4.4%. — Net...
Morgan Grays Secures Capital to Foster Future Growth and Enhance International Profile
NEW YORK & WARE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Morgan Grays, a leading luxury provider of American made men's leather goods, today announced that EL Group and Stiassni Capital LLC have agreed to provide capital to secure the company's U.S. manufacturing base, increase inventory to...
VF To Present at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) today announced that Bob Shearer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present on behalf of VF Corporation at the Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference on Tuesday, April 29th at...
Cygne Designs, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Jay Furrow as Chief Executive Officer and as a Member of the Company's Board of Directors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Cygne Designs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYDS) today announced that it has appointed Jay Furrow as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Bernard Manuel, the Company's current Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve...
Delta Apparel Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2008 - Delta Apparel, Inc. (AMEX: DLA) today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2008. Net sales for the three months ended March 29, 2008, were $75.4 million compared to $85.0 million in the prior year's third quarter. The...
Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
NELSONVILLE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Rocky Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCKY) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008, net sales decreased to $60.5 million, or 1.9% versus net sales of $61.7 million in the first quarter of...
Graphic Packaging to Release First Quarter 2008 Earnings
MARIETTA, Ga., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) will release results for the first quarter 2008 on Thursday, May 8th after the close of the market. The following day, the company will host a conference call for analysts, investors and other...
AnnTaylor Stores Corporation to Release First Quarter 2008 Results on May 22nd
NEW YORK, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AnnTaylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) will release its first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, May 22, 2008. Results will be released over PR Newswire at approximately 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The Company will also host a live conference...
Retail Ventures, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Operating Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended February 2, 2008. — Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended February 2, 2008 decreased 1.5% to $452.0 million...
Forward Reports Passing of Jerome E. Ball
ATLANTIS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), a designer and distributor of custom carrying case solutions, is saddened today to announce the very untimely and unexpected passing on April 22, 2008, of Jerome E. Ball, its Chairman of the Board and, until...
Dussault on A&E's Hit TV Show Gene Simmons Family Jewels April 29
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Dussault Apparel, Inc. (OTCBB:DUSS) - Dussault Apparel(TM) Founder and Head Designer Jason Dussault is pleased to announce the opening of the Company's US flagship store, the Dussault Motel Store in Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue, will be featured on the...
Macy's, Inc. to Host May 14 Conference Call
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M) is scheduled to report its first quarter 2008 earnings on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, and will Webcast a call with financial analysts that day at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Webcast is accessible to the media and general public either via the...
CMAI's Newest Reference Tool, the 'Handbook of the World Petrochemical Industry', Provides a Broad and Clear Understanding of the Petrochemical Industry
HOUSTON, April 24 PRNewswire — Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the completion of the Handbook of the World Petrochemical Industry, a comprehensive source of information about the petrochemical industry that gives a solid foundation for the basics of petrochemicals...
Interface Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFSIA), a worldwide floorcoverings company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable May 23, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2008...
Charlotte Russe Announces Second Quarter Results
SAN DIEGO, April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHIC), a growing mall-based specialty retailer of fashionable, value-priced apparel and accessories targeting young women in their teens and twenties, today reported financial results for the second...
Interface Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
ATLANTA, April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFSIA), a worldwide floorcoverings company, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Sales for the first quarter of 2008 increased 7.5% to $261.7 million from sales of $243.5 million in the year...
Stage Stores to Present at the Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) announced today that it will make a presentation at the Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference is being held at The St. Regis...
Research and Markets: A SWOT Framework Analysis of Gap Inc and Its Competitors Completes This in-Depth Company Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Research and Markets G.1 Competitor Company 1 G.2 Competitor Company 2 H. Financial Analysis of the Company H.1 Current Financials H.2 Balance Sheet H.3 Profit & Loss Statement H.4 Ratio Analysis I. Future Perspective J. Appendix K. Glossary of...
International Absorbents' CareFRESH(R) Colors(TM) Small Animal Bedding to be Featured on the 'Pet Spaces' Episode of Designing Spaces
FERNDALE, Wash., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Absorbents Inc. (Amex: IAX), a leading developer and producer of environmentally-friendly pet care and industrial products, today announced that the Company's small animal bedding products will be featured on a special...
International Textile Group's Cone Denim Celebrates Nicaragua Opening
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 23 PRNewswire — International Textile Group's ("ITG")(OTC Bulletin Board: ITXN) Cone Denim has announced the opening of its Nicaragua operation. Located outside Managua, Nicaragua in the Jorge Bolanos Abaunza Textile Park, the Cone Denim Nicaragua (CDN) facility...
Big News for the Auburn Hills Area: Casual Male XL Opens a New Retail Location in Shops at the Crossings on 4175 Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills, MI
CANTON, Mass., April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Specialty-sized apparel is the fastest growing segment of retailing today and Casual Male Retail Group (Nasdaq: CMRG), retail brand operator of Casual Male XL, Rochester Big & Tall, LivingXL and ShoesXL, is leading the way with a new...
Bridgelux Appoints Key Executives in U.S. and Europe
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 23 PRNewswire — Bridgelux, Inc., a leading supplier of energy-saving LED technology for high-volume, solid-state lighting markets, today announced the appointments of Keith Scott as vice president of business development, and David Barnby as vice president of...
The Chinese Footwear Retail Market is Anticipated to Grow between 5-6% CAGR in Terms of Value and Volume Respectively for the Next Five Years
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2008 - Research and Markets Ltd. — New Balance Athletic Shoe — Nike Inc. For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c89504
Camstar to Unveil Its New Enterprise Platform for Manufacturing, Quality and Intelligence in Worldwide Broadcast
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Camstar Systems, Inc., a leading provider of Enterprise Manufacturing and Quality Solutions, announced today that it will broadcast the launch of its new Enterprise Manufacturing, Quality and Intelligence Platform to a worldwide audience on May 8...
VF Announces Record First Quarter Maintains Full Year 2008 Guidance and Declares Dividend
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, today announced record results for the first quarter of 2008. All per share amounts are presented on a diluted basis and, unless otherwise noted, reflect continuing...
Eight Firms Agree to Pay $320,000 For Failing to Timely Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear
WASHINGTON, April 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that eight firms have agreed to pay a total of $320,000 to settle allegations that the firms failed to report to the CPSC, as required by federal law, that their children's...
Fun Slime-Fueled Shoes Set to Propel Kids Coast-To-Coast
LEXINGTON, Mass. and NEW YORK, April 22 PRNewswire — Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and stride rite, the leading brand of children's footwear, have teamed up to create a kids' fashion first with four styles of "slime-inspired" shoes. Slime, Nickelodeon's...
Albany International Plans Live Audio Webcast to Discuss First-Quarter 2008 Financial Results
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) will host a live audio webcast on Monday, May 5, 2008, to discuss first-quarter 2008 financial results, which will be announced on May 5, 2008, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. -0- *T WHAT: Albany International...
ATS Forecasts Growth During Economic Downturn as Manufacturers Say Outsourcing Factory Maintenance Will Keep Their Plants Viable
PEORIA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Manufacturers are looking to outsource the maintenance of their factory assets to bolster their plant operations against recession; according to the results of a new report by Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) conducted with Nielsen Research. That...
ABB Robotics and ESAB Develop the Ultimate Robotic Welding System
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - ABB Robotics, a leading robotics manufacturer, and ESAB, a leader in welding and cutting technology, have joined forces to create a world-class robotic welding system that delivers unrivaled performance. Combining ABB's latest robotic technologies...
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation to Appear at Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference on April 29, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) announced today that Company management will appear at the Lehman Brothers 11th Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference being held in New York City on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 1:45 PM Eastern time. The live...
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Donald T. Grimes as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
ROCKFORD, Mich., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced the appointment of Don Grimes to the positions of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Grimes will join the Company at the end of May 2008 and will report...
Extraordinary Dream Wedding Planned for Winners of Columbia Pictures' Made of Honor 'Get Married at the Premiere' Contest
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — With the nation's attention focused on today's primary in Pennsylvania, voters have already clearly spoken and chosen the true winners. Columbia Pictures' Made of Honor "Get Married at the Premiere" contest has been settled, and Camp Hill...
Saint-Gobain: First-Quarter 2008 Sales
COURBEVOIE, France, April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Saint-Gobain's consolidated sales for first-quarter 2008 came in at EUR10,301 million, compared with EUR10,447 million in the same year-ago period. This represents a decline of 1.4% on an actual structure basis, but a rise of 0.9...
Diane's Beachwear to Host Daily Fashion Shows at Boardfest '08
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — Diane's Beachwear has joined the Boardfest fifth anniversary celebration, signing on to produce daily fashion shows on the main stage. The 30-minute shows are open to the public and feature the latest sportswear and swimwear collections...
INVISTA Expands Use of Zemeter Demand Planner to Improve Forecast Accuracy and Reduce Costs
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2008 - Supply Chain Consultants (www.supplychain.com), designer and supplier of the Zemeter suite of supply chain management (SCM) software products, announced today that INVISTA Performance Surfaces and Materials, part of one of the world's largest...
Plastic Bag Manufacturers Launch New National Symbol to Promote Bag Recycling
ARLINGTON, Va., April 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, the Progressive Bag Affiliates (PBA), a group of top plastic bag producers and recyclers and part of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), launched a major initiative to promote bag recycling throughout the nation. Several of...
Franklin Towers Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings, Ramping up Production to Meet Demand
CHONGQING, China, April 22 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Franklin Towers Enterprises, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRTW) today announced fourth quarter revenue of approximately US$4.6M, which was generated through their Chinese based subsidiary, Chongqing Qiluo Textile Co. Ltd. ("Qiluo...
StyleFeeder Partners with Shopping.com to Integrate Price Comparison Functionality and Joins Glam Media Network
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 22 PRNewswire — StyleFeeder, the personal shopping engine, today announced that it is now part of the Glam Media network and has partnered with Shopping.com to integrate new price comparison functionality. With Shopping.com's price comparison features, online...
Eco-Fabrik Launches Innovative Customer Incentive Program Aimed at Benefitting Planet Earth
OXNARD, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — Eco-Fabrik, an Organic Clothing & Accessories Company, announced plans today to extend its "tree planting" reward program to become a quarterly and annual event. At its inception, the tree planting reward was a one-time honor for those customers...
ANSYS Technology Offers Swimmers Best Chance of Success in Build-Up to Beijing Games
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ANSYS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that 35 swimming world records have already been broken by athletes wearing a...
Gracen Launches Premiere Collection of Designer Reusable Shopping Bags
LOS ANGELES, April 22 PRNewswire — In honor of the 38th annual Earth Day celebration, upstart design house Gracen introduces its premiere collection of original, reusable grocery and shopping bags. Driven in part by the recent ban of plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies of...
Scarf Caddy Offers Women New Storage Solution
WEST WARWICK, R.I., April 22 PRNewswire — What do you give the woman in your life who has everything? If she has a collection of expensive silk scarves and sash belts and ties, the answer is the Scarf Caddy from Tie Caddy LLC. The Scarf Caddy features a patented winding mechanism that...
Flexsteel Announces Third Quarter and Year-To-Date Operating Results
DUBUQUE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) today reported sales and earnings for its third quarter and fiscal year-to-date ended March 31, 2008. The Company reported net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 of $98.1 million compared to the prior...
Axion Spatial Imaging Announces Shareholder Update Regarding Shares Issued and Outstanding
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - Axion Spatial Imaging (Pink Sheets: ASII) announced today an update to shareholders regarding the current number of shares issued and outstanding. As of April 21, 2008 the current shares issued and outstanding is 800,000,000. The authorized shares remaining...
Harold's Stores, Inc. Announces Opening of New Store at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, MS
DALLAS, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Harold's Stores, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HRLS) (the "Company"), a chain of upscale ladies' and men's specialty apparel stores, announced the opening of a store at Renaissance at Colony Park, a new lifestyle center in Ridgeland, MS. The Company...
PAN Communications Welcomes OKA b. to Its Consumer Portfolio
ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - PAN Communications, an award-winning, full-service public relations firm, today announced that it has been named the agency of record for OKA b., the Atlanta, Georgia based designer and manufacturer of Shoes That Love You(TM). Building upon PAN's...
Addition of Seasoned Asian Petrochemical Industry Consultant Strengthens and Diversifies CMAI's Growing Middle East Office
HOUSTON, April 21 PRNewswire — Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the appointment of Darren Smith as Project Manager - Proprietary Services - Middle East. Because of proven leadership, dependability and a wealth of experience in the industry, Darren is relocating from...
International Designer Beverly Feldman Holds Open Design Competition for 'The Perfect Handbag'
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — The final competition is now underway for Beverly Feldman's 'Search for the Perfect Handbag' design competition. The event is being hosted on Beverly's Blog where 'bloguettes' have been blogging their preference for either the 'lips' bag or the...
Off Broadway Boutique, Online Debut
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — Lynn Dell Cohen, "The countess of Glamour" and the owner of "OFF BROADWAY BOUTIQUE" in New York City, announces her decision to finally take her erudite fashion sensibility to the web with the launch of her online store, "www.boutiqueoffbroadway.com." For...
Wearing of the Green is Easy, Economical With 'Greenicci'
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 21 PRNewswire — With Earth Day arriving tomorrow, Americans will be presented with many "green" product offerings. Although Earth Day was founded in the 1970s, it is truly taking root today as more and more consumers look for ecologically friendly choices...
PajamaGram Creates Line of Super Pajamas for Supermoms
SHELBURNE, Vt., April 21 PRNewswire — Stress and over-scheduling is at an all-time high in America. Keeping track of work, kids, social engagements and everything else is no easy feat which is why the PajamaGram Company is declaring that Moms are super heroes. Whether she's faster than...
Lift Mom's Spirit with a Little Color
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — Believe it or not, color can affect your mood. We are surrounded by this every day, when choosing what to wear, what car to drive, and even what color pen to write with. This season is all about color and it's popping up everywhere — even in...
ExxonMobil Chemical Wins Index 08 Innovation Award
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2008 - ExxonMobil Chemical's Vistamaxx(TM) 2125 specialty elastomer has won the INDEX 08 Award for the category: "Raw materials or component - innovation in a raw material of special relevance to the nonwovens industry." Recognizing the best examples of excellence...
Celebrity Entertainment Manager/Sports Agent Glenn Toby and Lifestyle Apparel Company ECC Introduce Their New Signature Line
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Lifestyle Apparel Company, ECC and renowned Entertainment Manager/Sports Agent Glenn Toby have joined forces in a long-term partnership of fashion and patronage. Mr. Toby has guided the careers and advised a spectrum of high profile superstars...
Penford Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.06 Per Share
CENTENNIAL, Colo.-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Penford Corporation (Nasdaq: PENX) today announced that its Board of Directors declared the Company's regular quarterly dividend following their April 18, 2008 meeting. The Board declared a regular $0.06 per share quarterly dividend payable June...
Flame Seal Products, Inc. Passed Factory / Production Audits by Intertek Laboratories for Its New FX100-TB Thermal Barrier Coating, and is on Schedule for Certification
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - CURRENT NEWS ITEM UPDATE (Stage Report): On Friday, April 11, 2008, Intertek Laboratories completed its audit and factory assessment for FX100-TB at Flame Seal's production facility in Houston, Texas. "All aspects of this phase of the work went very well...
Hilden America Inc. Completes Recapitalization with Pine Creek Partners
SOUTH BOSTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-April 18, 2008 - Hilden America Inc. (www.hildenamerica.com) announced today that it has completed a recapitalization financed and backed by Washington, DC-based private equity firm Pine Creek Partners (www.pinecreekpartners.com) in partnership with SunTrust Bank...
More Study and Greater Regulation of Toxic Chemicals in Textiles Needed, Says David Brookstein, Sc.D., Director of Philadelphia University Institute for Textile and Apparel Safety
New concerns raised this week about formaldehyde link to ALS and lead exposure in artificial turf PHILADELPHIA, April 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Concerns continue to mount about the safety of textiles and apparel products used by U.S. consumers. Just this week, a Harvard School of...
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
ROCKFORD, Mich., April 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Directors of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) have declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.11 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2008 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2008. The dividend is equal...
Charming Shoppes Mails Letter to Shareholders
BENSALEM, Pa., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Charming Shoppes, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRS) a leading multi-brand, multi-channel specialty apparel retailer specializing in women's plus-size apparel, today announced that it has mailed a letter to its shareholders from Dorrit J. Bern, Charming...
Unifi Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, May 1, 2008 to discuss its financial results of the third fiscal quarter ended March 23, 2008. To participate in this conference call, please dial (973...
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings
CALHOUN, Ga., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2008 first quarter net earnings of $65 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95 (both 28% below last year). Last year a $9 million pre-tax refund ($6 million after tax) from...
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Announces New Member of its Board of Directors
ROCKFORD, Mich., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Gromek to the Company's Board of Directors. Gromek, age 61, is President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of The Warnaco Group, Inc., a...
Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chairman of the Board and Appointment of New Chairman
SAN DIEGO, April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHIC), a growing mall-based specialty retailer of fashionable, value-priced apparel and accessories targeting young women in their teens and twenties, today announced that Bernard Zeichner plans to...
FUQI International Provides Preliminary First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SHENZHEN, China, April 17 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — FUQI International, Inc. (Nasdaq: FUQI), a leading designer of high quality precious metal jewelry in China, developing, promoting, and selling a broad range of products in the large and rapidly expanding Chinese luxury goods...
Featured Stocks on Today's Edition of WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show: CYTV, BSGC, INRA, GWTR, PDOS, NADVF, VSDW
NEW YORK, April 17 PRNewswire — WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show is a daily video program hosted by WallSt.net reporter, Tracee Tolentino. Shows air Monday through Friday on: http://tv.wallst.net/3-min-press/3-min-press.php. WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show features in-depth...
Hartmarx Announces Dr. Martens Sportswear License
CHICAGO, April 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hartmarx Corporation (NYSE: HMX) today announced that it has reached agreement with Airwair International Limited and R Griggs Group Limited, the holders of the worldwide license for Dr. Martens(R), to manufacture, market and sell a wide range of...
Knoll, Inc. Starts 2008 With Continued Growth in Sales, Profits and Earnings Per Share
EAST GREENVILLE, Pa., April 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Knoll, Inc. (NYSE: KNL) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net sales were $267.8 million for the quarter, an increase of 8.0% from first quarter 2007. Operating income was $31.9 million, or 11.9% of...
White House Celebrates Pope Benedict XVI's Birthday in Style
NEW YORK, April 16 PRNewswire — Robert Allen fabric played a singular role in pageantry of the papal visit to the White House today. President Bush and Pope Benedict XVI sat side-by-side on the South Lawn of the White House in two chairs made by Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers for the...
Lord and Taylor Names Roger Adams Chief Marketing Officer
NEW YORK, April 16 PRNewswire — Jane Elfers, Lord and Taylor's President and Chief Executive Officer, has appointed Roger Adams to the newly created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. His duties include brand management, creative and media services...
Gramicci to Sponsor Spring Tour by Ambient Folk-Rocker Matthew Ryan
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 16 PRNewswire — Gramicci will be hitting the road this spring with singer- songwriter Matthew Ryan. The outdoor lifestyle apparel manufacturer has signed on as sponsor of a multi-city East Coast and Midwestern tour of Ryan and longtime band Vs The Silver...
Americhem Brings New Product Innovations to the Fibers Industry
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, April 16 PRNewswire — Americhem, a global supplier of color and additive solutions for polymer-based products, is consistently working to deliver breakthrough solutions to the fibers industry. A focused effort by the company's fibers team has resulted in a stream...
Dynasol has Recently Formed a Strategic Alliance With SpecialChem
MADRID, April 16 PRNewswire — - New Launch of Dynasol's Storefront on 7th of April at http://www.specialchem4adhesives.com, an Advanced Online Window for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry - Dynasol Presents at the World Adhesives Conference in Miami Dynasol, one of the leading...
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