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Trend Micro NeatSuite(TM) Named eWeek Channel Insider's 'Product of the Year' for Security Server Software

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:45:00 0500

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...

Cutter & Buck Congratulates Annika Sorenstam on 15 Years of Greatness Both on and off the Course

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:00:00 0500

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...

CMAI Outlines Chevron Phillips Chemical Strategic Business Position

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:00:00 0500

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...

Well Established Outdoor Apparel Brand Gramicci Teams Up With Amazon.com Sports & Outdoors Store

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

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...

New Creative Ads for Altered Elements from Fletcher Martin

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

ATLANTA, May 14 PRNewswire — Fletcher Martin (http://www.fletchermartin.com), the integrated marketing communications agency, developed highly stylized, artistic print...

Danish Icon Eilersen(R) Expands Presence in US Interior Design Market with High-End Scandinavian Sofa Design

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

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...

Department of Justice Intervenes in and Settles a Customs False Claims Act Case

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:16:01 0500

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...

Apparel Importers Agree to Pay More Than $2.7 Million to Settle Civil Charges That They Defrauded U.S. Customs

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:50:04 0500

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...

Broder Bros., Co. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:35:00 0500

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

Liz Claiborne Inc. Reports 1st Quarter Results

Tue, 13 May 2008 07:10:00 0500

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...

Extension of Expiration Date for Previously Announced Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations in Anticipation of Sale of Safety Products Holdings, Inc.

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:21:00 0500

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...

Abercrombie & Fitch to Announce First Quarter 2008 Earnings Results May 16, 2008 at 8:30 AM EDT

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:00 0500

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...

Abercrombie & Fitch Announces Flagship Opening in Copenhagen

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:30:00 0500

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...

Soles4Souls(TM) Inc. Sends 25,000 Pairs of Shoes to Myanmar; Calls for More Action from Donors and Shoe Companies

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:54:00 0500

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...

Charming Shoppes Reaches Agreement with Crescendo Partners and Myca Partners to Resolve Proxy Contest at 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:57:00 0500

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...

Liz Claiborne Inc. to Webcast Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:29:00 0500

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...

Freudenberg Nonwovens Honored as One of Visteon Corporation's Top Suppliers

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:15:00 0500

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...

Video: Robert Verdi Joins Lord and Taylor in Reality Advertising Campaign and Customers Star

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:12:00 0500

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...

Ross Stores Reports April Same Store Sales Gain of 8%

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

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...

Retail Ventures, Inc. Reports First Quarter Sales

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:58:00 0500

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...

Signet Reports First Quarter Like for Like Sales

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:33:00 0500

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...

Polymer Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:00:00 0500

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...

VWR Funding, Inc. to Hold First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:30:00 0500

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...

Appleton Applauds U.S. Commerce Department Decision to Sanction Unfair Imports of Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:05:00 0500

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

Rafaella Apparel Group to Host a Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Results on Friday, May 16, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:25:00 0500

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...

Leading Internet Lingerie Retailer to Launch Print Catalog

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 0500

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...

First Quarter 2008 Results Release Scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:55:00 0500

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...

Hart Schaffner Marx, Sansabelt and Pierre Cardin Brands to be Marketed in India

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:00 0500

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...

KBR Dividend Declaration

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:21:00 0500

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...

Tom James Unveils List of Classic, Summer Men's Fashion Essentials

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:04:00 0500

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...

Hartmarx Corporation Appoints Jerry Kaye as Head Designer of Dr. Martens and Lyle and Scott Vintage Apparel

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:00:00 0500

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...

Maidenform Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:45:00 0500

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...

Maidenform Brands, Inc. Announces Global License Agreement With Donna Karan International

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:40:00 0500

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...

Hologenix Welcomes Panda Restaurant CEO Tom Davin to Board of Directors

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 0500

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 0500

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...

HNI Corporation Announces 213th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 0500

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...

X-Rite Reports First Quarter Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:30:00 0500

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...

Melanoma International Foundation Endorses Coolibar's Sun Protective Clothing

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:32:00 0500

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...

Babies"R"Us Identifies Growing Trend in Creating 'Green' Baby Registries

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

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...

Ever-Glory Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

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...