CafePress Lets You Live Forever Through T-Shirt Art, Introducing Fan-Designed “Fame” Merchandise

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:00 0500

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - You don’t have to be a performing artist to be a part of the new “Fame” generation; now artists can participate in the premiere of the highly anticipated film by designing their own T-shirts.

Mervis Diamond Importers, DC101, and South African Airways Team Up To Offer African Safari Trip of a Lifetime

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:31:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On November 12 and 13, 2009, DC101’s Elliot in the Morning show will broadcast live from a South African safari. And the best part: Elliot is inviting his listeners to fly down to South Africa with him.

The international...

UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on October 28, 2009

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:18:00 0500

WILMINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will report its Fiscal 2009 fourth quarter results on October 28, 2009 before the market opens. The Company will also hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 28, 2009 to discuss its...

Fashion Powerhouses Bluefly.com and AOL’s StyleList.com Join Forces in Search of America's Most Stylish Blogger

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:47:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Calling all Fashionista bloggers! Think you are America's Most Stylish Blogger? Prove it!

American Academy of Art (

For Career Choices Marrying Creativity & Commerce Acclaimed NYC Jewelry Design School Expands Curriculum for Aspiring Jewelry Artists and Designers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - For those considering a career change or looking to pursue a passion that combines creativity and commerce, a shining option grows in Brooklyn.

VF Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:24:00 0500

GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) announced today that it will report its third quarter results at the close of the market on Monday, October 26, 2009. The Company will hold a conference call and web cast the same day at 4:30 p.m. EST. The...

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB: SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:09:00 0500

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Regulatory News:

H&M and Sonia Rykiel president and artistic director Nathalie Rykiel are proud to announce that Sonia Rykiel will be the next guest designer for winter 2009 and spring 2010. The French house founded by...

Don Fisher, Co-Founder, Chairman Emeritus and Board Member of Gap Inc., Dies at 81

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:44:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 27, 2009 - Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that Donald G. Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS), died today after a long and heroic battle with cancer, in San Francisco, at the age of 81.

A retail industry legend who has been...

Lip Smacker® Introduces Marlene Wallach As Our New Lip Smacker Lounge Lifestyle and Beauty Expert

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:04:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Lip Smacker^® is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Marlene Wallach, President and Founder of Wilhelmina Kids & Teens and JustAskMarlene.com. Beginning this month, Ms. Wallach will be the lifestyle and beauty...

William Rast Announces Retail Store Rollout Plans

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:39:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - William Rast, the “New America” denim culture brand founded by Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, and operated through subsidiaries of People’s Liberation, Inc. (OTCBB:PPLB), today announced rollout plans for free-standing William Rast...

Hibbett Sports Recognized by State of Alabama

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:03:00 0500

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB), a national sporting goods retailer, today announced that Alabama Governor Bob Riley has proclaimed Tuesday, September 29, 2009, Hibbett Sports Day for the state of Alabama. Governor Riley’s declaration...

Research and Markets: In 2008, the Value of Imported Men's and Boys' Neckwear Manufacturing Products within This Industry into the U.S. Has Been Relatively High, At Approximately 80% of U.S. Production

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Research and Markets(

NBC Universal and American Express Announce Small Business Finalists Competing for $100,000 in Grant and Marketing Support in “Shine A Light” Program

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:50:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - NBC Universal and American Express today announced Beacon Paint & Hardware (New York, N.Y.), HAPPYBABY (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. (Albuquerque, N.M.) as the three small business finalists in the “Shine A Light...

Mintel's Global Market Navigator Reveals Strength of Fashion Markets

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:22:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - As the Fashion Weeks in New York and London come to a close, Mintel's

If It’s Freezing...It’s Free at Giants Stadium

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:53:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - With the success of their sponsorship of the Yankee Stadium tarp, Weatherproof® will continue marketing their brand with sports related partnerships. The apparel company will become the official “temperature sponsor” of Giants Stadium; their logo...

Crocs, Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 0500

NIWOT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) announced today that the Company will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference in New York on October 1, 2009 at 2:40 pm Eastern Time. The live broadcast will be available by clicking the...

Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus Announces New Social Business Model to Transform the Health Care Landscape for Girls in Bangladesh

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:26:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - At the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City today, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, alongside President William Jefferson Clinton, announced the launch of the Grameen Nurse Institute, a new social business-based health care model that...

Free Reports Added to BizRate’s Customer Feedback Program

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:08:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - BizRate^® Research announces the expansion of its...

geoVue’s Jim Stone Named to 2009 ICSC Research Conference Panel

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Jim Stone, President and Founder of geoVue, Inc., a leading provider of location intelligence solutions, has been named as a panelist at the ICSC Annual North America Research Conference next month.

Stone...

Novara Announces 2010 Bicycle Line

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:01:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), today announced its 2010 line of Novara-brand bicycles during the Interbike International Bike Expo, the largest bicycle tradeshow in North America. The new line includes a variety of pavement and mountain bicycles...

Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. Secures $2.0 Million Bridge Facility Under its Senior Credit Facility

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Amex: FOH) (“Company”) today announced that it has amended its senior revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Retail Finance II, LLC, as lender, arranger and agent, to provide for a $2.0 million...

The Premiere Washington DC Antiques Art & Jewelry Show Announces Free Lecture Series

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The Premiere...

LJ International to Present at Roth Capital’s 2009 China Conference

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - LJ International Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ: JADE), a leading jewelry manufacturer and retailer, today announced that it will be presenting at Roth Capital’s 2009 China Conference to be held in Miami Beach, Florida on October 12-14, 2009.

AuthenTec to Demonstrate New Smart Sensor Features and Products at CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MELBOURNE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world’s leading provider of smart sensor based solutions, announced that it will demonstrate its newest mobile products and software, and will highlight new commercially released phones that incorporate its...

Pantone Names Ron Potesky Senior Vice President and General Manager

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT) and the global authority on color and provider of color standards for design professionals, today announced the appointment of Ron Potesky as senior vice president and general manager of Pantone. In...

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Upcoming Investment Conference Participation

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII) announced today that management will deliver a presentation on behalf of the company at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference being held at the New York Palace Hotel. The presentation will be...

lululemon athletica inc. Announces Participation in William Blair’s Emerging Growth Stock Conference

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:26:00 0500

VANCOUVER-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU; TSX: LLL) today announced that the Company will be presenting at William Blair’s Emerging Growth Stock Conference held at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:45 pm Eastern...

Hanesbrands Inc. to Announce Mount Everest Expedition; Partnership with International Mountaineer

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc.:

JCPenney Launches she said™

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:07:00 0500

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of she said, a contemporary career sportswear brand catering to the female professional. Bolstering JCPenney’s assortment of contemporary brands, the private brand...

O’Neill and Orange 21 Sign a Global Licensing Deal to Launch New Eyewear Line

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - O’Neill and Orange 21 (NASDAQ:ORNG) are pleased to announce an agreement whereby Orange 21 will design and develop O'Neill Eyewear under a license agreement. The agreement sees Orange 21 working closely with O’Neill’s designers to...

Research and Markets: Design Trends - Global & Indian And Their Implications On Key Sectors

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:30:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets (DailyMakeover.com, the Web’s leading online beauty...

Deckers Outdoor Corporation Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

GOLETA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQGS: DECK) today announced the appointment of Thomas A. George as Chief Financial Officer, effective today.

Mr. George has over thirty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting...

Research and Markets: The Indian Fashion Scenario: Triggers, Targets, Trends & Tips Will Be Useful for Brands, Designers, Consultants, Trend Hunters, Professionals and Ideators

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:48:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Research and Markets(

The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike...

More Than 100 Small Businesses Send Letters to House Energy & Commerce Committee on Problems Caused By CPSIA

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:50:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - More than 100 small businesses from across the United States sent letters to the leadership of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce this week urging the Committee to hear from businesses affected by the unintended consequences of the...

Kimora Lee Simmons Presents New Collection Live in Times Square

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:03:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Kimora Lee Simmons has become one of the most successful and influential woman in fashion and entertainment by keeping her finger placed firmly on the pulse of culture and society. Her Baby Phat Collection exploded onto the fashion scene by tapping...

Win a 1 Carat Hearts On Fire Diamond Engagement Ring on WhereToGetEngaged.com

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Where To Get Engaged (

Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:25:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 10, 2009 to shareholders of record November 20, 2009. The fourth quarter dividend will be the...

Pantone Reveals Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE^® Fashion Color...

NexCen Brands Announces Expansion of Six Franchised Brands in Africa

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) announced today the signing of a master franchise agreement with Teixeira Development Group, an Angolan company, for the expansion of the Company’s Great American Cookies®, MaggieMoo’s^®

lululemon athletica inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

VANCOUVER-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - lululemon athletica inc. [NASDAQ: LULU; TSX: LLL] today announced financial results for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2009.

For the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2009:

Net revenue...

Bakers Footwear Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKRS), a leading specialty retailer of moderately priced fashion footwear for young women, with 240 stores, today announced results for the thirteen and twenty six-weeks ended August 1, 2009.

Regis to Speak at CL King & Associates Best Ideas Conference 2009

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today announced that management is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the CL King & Associates 7^th Annual Best Ideas Conference at the Omni...

HP and Designer Vivienne Tam Team Again on New Digital Clutch Chic

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:01:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - HP (NYSE:HPQ) and world-renowned designer Vivienne Tam today announced plans to extend their widely celebrated partnership with the next must-have accessory for fashionistas worldwide.

On Saturday, Vivienne Tam and HP will debut the...

True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA; Marks Debut Store in Orange County

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California. Located at 401 Newport Center Drive, the 2,350-square-foot branded retail store will offer...

Simparel Extends its Enterprise Solution to PLM

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:20:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Simparel Inc, known for its next generation open ERP solution, has extended its footprint to include design, concept, planning and pre-production (PLM). Using its unique data dictionary approach, customers can get a fully configured PLM that is...

China Youth Media Launches Converse Ad Campaign on Koobee Network

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:09:00 0500

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - China Youth Media, Inc. (OTCBB:CHYU), a...

SPEEDO® Extends Partnership with Michael Phelps Through 2013

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:02:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - SPEEDO® today announced the extension of its long-time partnership with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2013. Following his historic 8 Olympic Gold Medal haul in Beijing, Phelps’ career-spanning commitment to the Speedo...

Mike Wilson Joins Timex Group as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:45:00 0500

MIDDLEBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Timex Group B.V. announced the appointment of Mike Wilson as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain. Mr. Wilson will join the company effective September 15^th and will report directly to Timex Group President and Chief Executive...

CREATETHE GROUP Powers Juicy Couture Social Shopping Community

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - CREATETHE GROUP, the digital commerce leader for elite...

Demandware Powers Columbia Sportswear’s New eCommerce Business

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Demandware, Inc., the leading on-demand ecommerce...

Skechers Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced that Fred Schneider, Chief Financial Officer, has informed Skechers of his resignation from his position in order to pursue other interests. Fred plans...

OmniReliant Holdings, Inc. Acquires Abazias, Inc.

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - OmniReliant Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ORHI) (the “Company” or “OmniReliant”) has announced today its acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Abazias, Inc., a Delaware company (“Abazias”).

Paul W...

The Dessy Group and Pantone Tie the Knot

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK & CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Every bride-to-be has a vision of the perfect wedding day. Yet common wedding mishaps abound from missing photographers and toppled cakes to embarrassing color surprises. Wouldn’t it be nice to strike one potential misfortune...

Nintendo News: Nintendo’s Style Savvy Hits the Fashion Week Runway with Charlotte Ronson

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - A unique partnership between Nintendo and acclaimed designer Charlotte Ronson is putting an interactive twist on this year’s Fashion Week festivities in New York. To celebrate the upcoming launch of Style Savvy^™, the new fashion...

Talbots Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

HINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE:TLB) today reported adjusted second quarter net loss from continuing operations, which ended August 1, 2009, of $17.6 million or $0.33 per share, excluding restructuring and impairment charges, compared to last year’s...

Research and Markets: Fully Searchable Women's & Children's Wear Buyers Directory 2009-2010 CD-ROM

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Doing Good Has Its Rewards at Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale Event

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) is encouraging customers to participate in its million acts of Goodwill through the semi-annual Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale, which will be held Wednesday, September 16 through Tuesday, September 29. The popular...

Dickies American Worker of the Year® Search Down to Final Six

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Dickies^®, the leading global workwear brand, proudly announces the six regional finalists for its 17^th annual American Worker of the Year^® award. With employment numbers shrinking and workdays expanding to...

Research and Markets: The 2009 Snapshots Report Gives an Instant Overview of the German Clothing Market and Covers Women's Wear, Men's Wear and Baby & Children's Wear

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:02:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 7, 2009 - Research and Markets(

Research and Markets: An Essential Report on Textiles for Cold Weather Apparel

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:05:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 7, 2009 - Research and Markets ( Total sales increased 4.4% over last year.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.4% to $294.8 million from $272.0 million...

Burlington Coat Factory Reports First Quarter 2010 Sales

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:45:00 0500

BURLINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation announced today that net sales from continuing operations for the first quarter ended August 29, 2009 were $704.6 million compared with $706.7 million for the comparative period ended August 30...

Christopher & Banks Corporation Announces New Store Grand Opening at Metro Crossing Shopping Center in Council Bluffs, IA

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:42:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Christopher & Banks Corporation is pleased to announce the September 10, 2009 Grand Opening of the newest Christopher & Banks store in the Metro Crossing Shopping Center in Council Bluffs. The Minneapolis-based specialty apparel retailer...

Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Shoe Stores Industry Report

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:18:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Ruby Lane Reduces Maintenance Fees to Help Sellers

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:50:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The leading online antiques and collectibles mall, Rubylane.com, announced today that it will lower its Maintenance Fees. Adding a new tier to its fee structure, shop owners on the site will benefit from a 1 cent monthly Maintenance Fee...

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII) today announced operating results for the period ended July 31, 2009.

For the three months ended July 31, 2009, net sales increased by 19.8% to $135.9 million from $113.5 million in last...

Quiksilver, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:00:00 0500

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced operating results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2009. Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 decreased to $501.4 million, from...

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.4%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 51.3%; New Orders Index at 49.9%; Employment Index at 43.5%

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in August, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business^®.

Business Wire Retail Report on August 2009 Retail Sales Figures

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:45:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month.

The Retail Report is...

Kohl's Corporation Reports August Comparable Store Sales

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) reported today that total sales for the four-week month ended August 29, 2009 increased 4.8 percent from the four-week month ended August 30, 2008. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 0.2 percent...

Nordstrom Reports August Sales

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:28:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 7.6 percent decrease in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009 compared with the four-week period ended August 30, 2008. Preliminary total retail sales were $541 million for August...

The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Strong August 2009 Sales

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:22:00 0500

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported August 2009 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009, were $1.6 billion, up 6% over the $1.5 billion achieved during the four-week period ended August 30, 2008...

Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports August Revenues

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:15:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Neiman Marcus, Inc. announced the following preliminary company-wide revenues for August 2009.

Real Women Reveal the Hottest Looks from the Mercedes-Benz New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:02:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - DailyMakeover.com, the Web’s leading online beauty...

The North Face Launches PlanetExplore to Connect More People, Especially Youth, to the Outdoors

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The North Face®, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced the Bay Area launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to...

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation to Appear at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference on October 1, 2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:48:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) announced today that Company management will appear at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference being held in New York City on Thursday, October 1st at 9:10 AM Eastern time.

The...

PUMA® Partners with The Huffington Post to Exclusively Launch The PUMA Index Web Site

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:32:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - PUMA^®, the world’s most desirable sportlifestyle...

New gTrend Teen Report Offers Insights about Teen Attitudes toward Technology, Money, Leisure and More

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - What are teens really thinking today? And how do you reach them?

The new gTrend Teen Report is an in-depth examination of American teens based on a proprietary, nationwide survey of more than 1,000 trend-leading young...

Cintas Expands Sustainable Solutions Apparel Collection with Eco-Suiting Made with 13 Recycled Plastic Bottles

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Cintas Corporation today announced the addition of its popular...

Research and Markets: UK Womenswear Retailers 2009 - Comprehensive Profiles and Outlooks for the Ten Largest Operators in Womenswear

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:41:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Research and Markets (Miami Beach Antique Jewelry...

The TJX Companies, Inc. Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:34:00 0500

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced the authorization of a new stock repurchase program and that it has declared a quarterly dividend on...

Pro Football Hall of Fame, Van Heusen and JCPenney Call on Football Fans to Debate and Vote for Their Choice for the Class of 2010

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:59:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Tapping into the passion and knowledge of pro football fans, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation [NYSE:PVH] and J. C. Penney Company, Inc. [NYSE: JCP] have teamed up to provide the first-ever

Groupon Launches in Tampa

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Groupon (http://www.groupon.com) — a shopping...

Taiwan’s First Trade Mission to Trinidad, St. Vincent and St. Lucia Seen to Boost Trade Relations Within the Region

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:32:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Taipei The foremost non-profit trade and investment promotion organization in Taiwan, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan to organize and lead a trade...

Burton Snowboards Flies High with the Launch of New eCommerce Site Powered by Demandware

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Demandware, Inc. the leading on-demand ecommerce solutions...

Demandware Clients Outperform Industry Average in First Half 2009 with 10% Online Revenue Growth

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Demandware, Inc. the leading on-demand ecommerce solutions...

Wear Ease Designs the Latest Fashions with Mastectomy Patients in Mind

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:35:00 0500

BOISE, Idaho-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - One in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and currently slightly more than half, 56 percent, undergo mastectomy. Few fashion options exist for those who don’t seek reconstructive surgery or postpone it...

Experts Available to Discuss The Struggle to Find Inventory Financing for the Holidays

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:16:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - ExpertSource:

TOPIC: A recent Business Week article notes that small businesses are having difficult getting bank funding for holiday inventory, and some are even resorting to using credit cards. Deloitte's Stacy Janiak is quoted as...

Bakers Footwear Announces Approval to Transfer Listing to Nasdaq Capital Market

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKRS), a leading specialty retailer of moderately priced fashion footwear for young women, announced that on September 14, 2009, the Company voluntarily submitted a transfer application to transfer the...

eBay loses to LVMH on brand counterfeiting

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:52:00 0500

PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - LVMH takes note of and is satisfied with today’s ruling by the Paris Tribunal de Grande Instance which finds eBay responsible for brand counterfeiting. This decision gives credence to the requests made by Parfums Christian Dior, Kenzo, Givenchy and...

Research and Markets: India's Integrated Fashion Sector - Management Briefing

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

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Research and Markets: Unilever, The Procter & Gamble Company and L'Oreal S.A. Remain the Leading Companies Operating in Chile's Haircare Market Today

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Research and Markets(Hybrid Mom, a national publication and online destination...

Wonder of Wonders – Wonderbar Leaves Its Beauty Mark on Acne, Rosacea and More

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:42:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - For years the beauty business has demanded that consumers use a combination of costly cleansers, toners, exfoliates and moisturizers to attain the coveted skin of our youth. In today’s fast-paced society, people are constantly on-the-go...

Regency Centers Invites You to Join its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:40:00 0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE: REG) will announce its third quarter 2009 earnings on Friday, October 30^th before the market opens. The Company's earnings press release and the

Research and Markets: Geographical Proximity May No Longer Be a Critical Factor in Textile and Apparel Sourcing

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:01:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Research and Markets (Make A Mark, an event designed to educate and empower tween...

Research and Markets: The Total Domestic Demand for the U.S. Jewelry (Except Costume) Manufacturing Industry in 2008 Was $9.9 Billion USD Says This Q3 2009 Edition

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:39:00 0500

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Kohl’s Donates $225,000 to Hunger Task Force for Supper Meal Program for Students in Milwaukee

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) is...

Campbell Soup Company Teams up with Style Expert Tim Gunn in Search of Red Dress Designs From the Heart, For the Heart

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) is launching the fourth year of its heartwarming, heart-health campaign with a personal touch — inviting Americans to share their connections to heart disease and channel their inspiration to create...

CafePress and VH1 Save The Music Debut Official 2009 Vh1 “Divas” T-Shirt

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Divas everywhere can dazzle with a new limited edition Vh1 “Divas” concert T-shirt from CafePress, the biggest online destination for self-expression through user-designed products. On September 17 at 9/8c on Vh1, Grammy© award winner...

gsi interactive and Charlotte Russe Announce Multiyear Extension of Marketing Services Agreement

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - gsi interactive^SM, a GSI Commerce company providing comprehensive digital marketing and design offerings, today announced a multiyear extension of its marketing services agreement with Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. (Nasdaq...

Delta Apparel Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Realtree®

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

GREENVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DLA) today announced they have entered into a new licensing agreement with Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. to be the exclusive marketer and producer of Realtree Girl® and Realtree Outfitters® casual apparel...

The Cherokee Brand Expands in Chile

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE), a leading licensor and global brand management company, today released photos from the expansion of the Cherokee Brand in Chile with Falabella’s Tottus Stores.

Lala Somma, Senior Brand Manager of...

Designer Narciso Rodriguez to Unveil First Ever Capsule Collection Exclusively on eBay

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY), the world’s largest online marketplace and leading U.S. destination for clothing, shoes and accessories, today announced plans with designer Narciso Rodriguez to introduce an original eight-piece capsule collection to...

Kohl’s Department Stores Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:00 0500

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS...

Market for Item-Level RFID in Fashion Apparel and Footwear Will Nearly Triple by 2014 According to ABI Research

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:20:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - RFID’s ability to help apparel companies do more with less in the wake of economic downturn is driving an unprecedented surge in adoption throughout the sector.

Global sales of item-level RFID systems to apparel companies will...

True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:20:00 0500

VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington. Located at 575 Bellevue Square, the 1,900 square-foot branded retail store will offer shoppers the...

Majority of Retail CFOs Say 2009 Economic Stimulus Act Unsuccessful in Stemming Recession According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:01:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the...

Daily Makeover Integrates Its Next Generation Virtual Makeover Technology – Makeover Studio – into DailyMakeover.com in Time for Fashion Week

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:04:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Daily Makeover, a leader in virtual reality try-on...

Epicor® Named the Leading POS Software Vendor to Softgoods Retailers in Independent Research Study

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions to the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, announced today that it has been named the leading vendor of Point-of-Sale (POS...

Retailers and Suppliers Expect Consumer Spending to Trail Financial Markets Recovery

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Faced with one of the most challenging years on record, retailers and those who supply them believe that consumer spending will lag the turnaround of the U.S. financial markets. According to a new study released today by

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Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 26 – September 2, 2009)

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:08:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 26 – September 2, 2009.

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The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces August Comparable Store Sales Declined 11.2%

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, reported net sales and comparable store sales for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009, or fiscal August, as follows:

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lia sophia Advocates the Benefits of Direct Selling During the Holiday Season

NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results

Saks Incorporated Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

CafePress Lets You Live Forever Through T-Shirt Art, Introducing Fan-Designed “Fame” Merchandise

Mervis Diamond Importers, DC101, and South African Airways Team Up To Offer African Safari Trip of a Lifetime

UniFirst Corporation Plans to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on October 28, 2009

Fashion Powerhouses Bluefly.com and AOL’s StyleList.com Join Forces in Search of America's Most Stylish Blogger

For Career Choices Marrying Creativity & Commerce Acclaimed NYC Jewelry Design School Expands Curriculum for Aspiring Jewelry Artists and Designers

VF Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB: SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M

Don Fisher, Co-Founder, Chairman Emeritus and Board Member of Gap Inc., Dies at 81

Lip Smacker® Introduces Marlene Wallach As Our New Lip Smacker Lounge Lifestyle and Beauty Expert

William Rast Announces Retail Store Rollout Plans

Hibbett Sports Recognized by State of Alabama

Research and Markets: In 2008, the Value of Imported Men's and Boys' Neckwear Manufacturing Products within This Industry into the U.S. Has Been Relatively High, At Approximately 80% of U.S. Production

NBC Universal and American Express Announce Small Business Finalists Competing for $100,000 in Grant and Marketing Support in “Shine A Light” Program

Mintel's Global Market Navigator Reveals Strength of Fashion Markets

If It’s Freezing...It’s Free at Giants Stadium

Crocs, Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference

Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus Announces New Social Business Model to Transform the Health Care Landscape for Girls in Bangladesh

Free Reports Added to BizRate’s Customer Feedback Program

geoVue’s Jim Stone Named to 2009 ICSC Research Conference Panel

Novara Announces 2010 Bicycle Line

Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc. Secures $2.0 Million Bridge Facility Under its Senior Credit Facility

The Premiere Washington DC Antiques Art & Jewelry Show Announces Free Lecture Series

LJ International to Present at Roth Capital’s 2009 China Conference

AuthenTec to Demonstrate New Smart Sensor Features and Products at CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment

Pantone Names Ron Potesky Senior Vice President and General Manager

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Upcoming Investment Conference Participation

lululemon athletica inc. Announces Participation in William Blair’s Emerging Growth Stock Conference

Hanesbrands Inc. to Announce Mount Everest Expedition; Partnership with International Mountaineer

Real Women Reveal the Hottest Looks from the Mercedes-Benz New York Spring 2010 Fashion Week

The North Face Launches PlanetExplore to Connect More People, Especially Youth, to the Outdoors

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation to Appear at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Consumer Conference on October 1, 2009

PUMA® Partners with The Huffington Post to Exclusively Launch The PUMA Index Web Site

New gTrend Teen Report Offers Insights about Teen Attitudes toward Technology, Money, Leisure and More

Cintas Expands Sustainable Solutions Apparel Collection with Eco-Suiting Made with 13 Recycled Plastic Bottles

Research and Markets: UK Womenswear Retailers 2009 - Comprehensive Profiles and Outlooks for the Ten Largest Operators in Womenswear

The TJX Companies, Inc. Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Pro Football Hall of Fame, Van Heusen and JCPenney Call on Football Fans to Debate and Vote for Their Choice for the Class of 2010

Groupon Launches in Tampa

Taiwan’s First Trade Mission to Trinidad, St. Vincent and St. Lucia Seen to Boost Trade Relations Within the Region

Burton Snowboards Flies High with the Launch of New eCommerce Site Powered by Demandware

Demandware Clients Outperform Industry Average in First Half 2009 with 10% Online Revenue Growth

Wear Ease Designs the Latest Fashions with Mastectomy Patients in Mind

Experts Available to Discuss The Struggle to Find Inventory Financing for the Holidays

Bakers Footwear Announces Approval to Transfer Listing to Nasdaq Capital Market

eBay loses to LVMH on brand counterfeiting

Research and Markets: India's Integrated Fashion Sector - Management Briefing

Research and Markets: Unilever, The Procter & Gamble Company and L'Oreal S.A. Remain the Leading Companies Operating in Chile's Haircare Market Today

Wonder of Wonders – Wonderbar Leaves Its Beauty Mark on Acne, Rosacea and More

Regency Centers Invites You to Join its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Research and Markets: Geographical Proximity May No Longer Be a Critical Factor in Textile and Apparel Sourcing

Research and Markets: The Total Domestic Demand for the U.S. Jewelry (Except Costume) Manufacturing Industry in 2008 Was $9.9 Billion USD Says This Q3 2009 Edition

Kohl’s Donates $225,000 to Hunger Task Force for Supper Meal Program for Students in Milwaukee

Campbell Soup Company Teams up with Style Expert Tim Gunn in Search of Red Dress Designs From the Heart, For the Heart

CafePress and VH1 Save The Music Debut Official 2009 Vh1 “Divas” T-Shirt

gsi interactive and Charlotte Russe Announce Multiyear Extension of Marketing Services Agreement

Delta Apparel Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Realtree®

The Cherokee Brand Expands in Chile

Designer Narciso Rodriguez to Unveil First Ever Capsule Collection Exclusively on eBay

Kohl’s Department Stores Named EPA Green Power Partner of the Year

Market for Item-Level RFID in Fashion Apparel and Footwear Will Nearly Triple by 2014 According to ABI Research

True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Washington

Majority of Retail CFOs Say 2009 Economic Stimulus Act Unsuccessful in Stemming Recession According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study

Daily Makeover Integrates Its Next Generation Virtual Makeover Technology – Makeover Studio – into DailyMakeover.com in Time for Fashion Week

Epicor® Named the Leading POS Software Vendor to Softgoods Retailers in Independent Research Study

Retailers and Suppliers Expect Consumer Spending to Trail Financial Markets Recovery

JCPenney Launches she said™

O’Neill and Orange 21 Sign a Global Licensing Deal to Launch New Eyewear Line

Research and Markets: Design Trends - Global & Indian And Their Implications On Key Sectors

Deckers Outdoor Corporation Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Research and Markets: The Indian Fashion Scenario: Triggers, Targets, Trends & Tips Will Be Useful for Brands, Designers, Consultants, Trend Hunters, Professionals and Ideators

The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds

More Than 100 Small Businesses Send Letters to House Energy & Commerce Committee on Problems Caused By CPSIA

Kimora Lee Simmons Presents New Collection Live in Times Square

Win a 1 Carat Hearts On Fire Diamond Engagement Ring on WhereToGetEngaged.com

Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Pantone Reveals Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010