Textiles

Intertek announced today the launch of the Instant LCA Textile Web Portal, an online tool for life cycle assessment and product eco-design that enables the textile and apparel* industry to instantly measure and visualize the environmental impacts ...

'Macy's Great American Chefs Tour' is embarking on a cross-country road trip, pairing the celebrity chefs of Macy's Culinary Council with live cooking demonstrations, food tastings and a celebration of local culinary talent from coast-to-coast. ...

Litorina IV announces a partnership with Eton Fashion AB , a longtime leader in fine quality men's shirts, ties, and accessories. Litorina will become the new majority owner of Eton and the Davidson family, who started the company in 1928, will ...

Macy's, Inc. today reported total sales of $2.015 billion for the four weeks ended May 26, 2012, an increase of 4.1 percent compared with total sales of $1.936 billion in the four weeks ended May 28, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales ...

Radio-frequency identification pilots used to ease the transition into item-level tagging within the apparel industry is expected to drive demand for this market. The expanding implementation of RFID provides complete automation of various ...

HanesBrands , a leading marketer of branded everyday apparel, today announced that it will narrow the focus of its worldwide imagewear business by restructuring to exit noncore segments and reduce risk. Imagewear, which sells basic apparel to ...

CNH Global N.V. announced today that its Board of Directors has received a proposal from Fiat Industrial S.p.A. regarding a combination transaction between Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH. The proposal was set forth in a letter sent today by Sergio ...

Global footwear company Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced today that Russ Hammer has been named chief financial officer of the company, replacing Mark Hood as of June 11, 2012. Hood will assist with the transition of duties.

Crocs, Inc. today announced the launch of its new 'Crocs Around the World' campaign, which marks the company's 10th anniversary and calls on its global fan base to share in the celebration. The campaign lives online at www.crocsaroundtheworld.com ...

Today LXM PRO formally announced a partnership with Champion® Athleticwear for the 2012 pro tour. Champion will be the provider of uniforms and sideline apparel for LXM PRO events as well as the Presenting Sponsor for the event series. Creative ...

Godlan, Inc. , an Infor Gold Channel Partner representing the Midwest and the Southeast, announced today that Smith Brothers of Berne, a recognized industry leader in the manufacture of fine residential furniture, selected Infor10 ERP Business ...

The Wet Seal, Inc. , announced that the Company will be participating in the 32nd Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference being held at the Le Parker Meridien in New York on Tuesday, June 5th. Susan McGalla, Chief Executive Officer will ...

Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation , the recognized leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves, has been invited to present at the Brean Murray, Carret & Co.'s Consumer, Gaming and Technology Conference. The conference will be held ...

Zuoan Fashion Limited , a leading design-driven fashion casual menswear company in China, today announced that the Company will report its first quarter 2012 financial results after the market close on Monday, June 4th, 2012.

As consignment shopping becomes an increasingly popular option for American consumers, brides-to-be are joining in on the trend. Many consignment shops provide favorable options for women searching for a designer dress at a fraction of the cost. ...

Global Sources opened its 6th annual China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai today to help boost trade between China and the Middle East-North Africa region. The events will run May 29-31, 2012, at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. ...

SCF Marine Inc. , a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. , commenced barge operations on the Magdalena River through its majority interest in Naviera Central S.A. , a Colombian inland river services barge and terminal company with more than a decade ...

Unifi, Inc. announced today that it has completed the previously announced redemption in full of the remaining principal amount of $123,722,000 of its outstanding 11.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2014 . As a result of the redemptions and new facility ...

VF Corporation today announced it is scheduled to present at the Piper Jaffery Consumer Conference at Le Parker Meridien in New York, N.Y., on Wednesday, June 5, 2012, at 1:15 p.m. EDT. Eric Wiseman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Bob ...

Bibby Financial Services is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Rodrigue to its Atlanta office as the Head of Sales. Rodrigue will be responsible for leading the Atlanta-based International Trade Finance sales team and growing the office's ...