Its Anthropologie chain offers higher-end apparel for women ages 30 to 45, and its Free People wholesaler peddles togs to boutiques.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) supplies cleats, gloves, batting gloves, uniforms and other team apparel for every Major League Baseball club.
Today the company has obtained a significant government contract and is providing uniforms and apparel for sports teams via www.kenaisports.com.
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Columbia Sportswear considers Vietnam a "safer" place to manufacture than Bangladesh, a spokeswoman said, because Vietnam has been making apparel for longer than some other countries.
Largely absent this season were the bohemian and disco-era 1960s and '70s that seemed to have a permanent place on the runways, said Jennifer Wheeler, vice president of designer apparel for Nordstrom.
While retail sales have remained a source of concern for most apparel retailers in 2011, e-commerce has been a major growth driver for the apparel sector.
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In California, artist Buckley Crispin sued an apparel company for using his designs in ways that violated his original contract.
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Hermes is one of the most recognized brands in the world, having dominated the fashion and apparel industry for 175 years.
At the end of the day, this begs the question: Is there room in the U.S. apparel industry for this type of growth, or is it a zero-sum game?
But rising labor costs have forced the apparel maker for Armani Collezioni, John Varvatos and Hugo Boss to focus on what it does best: helping clients develop clothing while the company outsources a growing part of production.
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But rising labor costs have forced the apparel maker for Armani Collezioni, John Varvatos and Hugo Boss to focus on what it is best at: helping clients develop clothing while the company outsources a growing part of production.
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Bauer is largely recognized as one of the chief hockey equipment manufacturers (recently announcing that it is now the official uniform, equipment and apparel provider for the British Columbia Hockey League), and is lesser known for its development of lacrosse equipment.
The same can be said for apparel houses and retailers of all stripes, but one thing going for Guess? is its cheapness relative to what the market is willing to pay for similar companies.
But weakening demand for once-big sellers like athletic shoes, golf equipment and licensed team apparel will make for a tough comeback.
Proponents of a self-regulatory system for foreign apparel companies and factories to improve safety for garment workers in Bangladesh are hoping that the initiative will get fresh impetus after the building collapse.
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Exclusive of the Gap, analysts are anticipating same-store sales growth of 1.9% for apparel stores.
It is unnecessary to wait in line for apparel, accessories, and most kitchen appliances, say Black Friday shoppers.
Further, the margins on affiliate businesses are not always great (range for apparel is 3-15%, generally around 4%).
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Surely it is far less exploitive than trying to capitalize on a hurricane via an ad for apparel, right?
Other sites such as Polyvore.com and Kaboodle.com, also are attempting to make shopping and browsing for apparel more fun.
The mild climes were bad for apparel stores and sporting-goods purveyors, which were stuck with boots, coats and snow-sport equipment.
Cotton is a key input material for apparel retailers like Aeropostale and its sudden increase has led to margin compression.
While this lawsuit may seem superficial on the surface, the reality in the fashion industry is that few legal protections are available for apparel designs.
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Sareen comes from a family of tech-savvy fashionistas who created Tukatech, a firm specializing in digital pattern making and 3D prototyping systems for apparel makers.
Like Bangladesh, Cambodia has seen rapid growth in its garment industry in recent years as apparel makers look for alternatives to China, where costs are rising.
This company operates as a mall-based specialty retailer in the U.S. It operates Finish Line stores that offer performance and athletic casual footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids.
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"Their demand and desire for apparel wanes, " he says.
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Meanwhile, consumers have beaten back price increases at retail, as the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index for apparel fell in September from August, the first monthly decline in six months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday.
Assuming that a similar trend continues in the future, we estimate a CAGR of 11.5% for the online apparel retail market which is slightly higher than 10% CAGR for the overall online retail market.
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