Fashion Newswire
Christopher & Banks & CJ Banks Introduces Senior Discount
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Christopher & Banks Corporation is pleased to introduce a new Senior Discount at all Christopher & Banks and C.J. Banks store locations. The new 10% discount will be available every Wednesday for anyone 60 or older with identification. The...
K-Swiss Sets Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - K-Swiss Inc. (NASDAQ:KSWS) today announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. K-Swiss plans to issue its third quarter earnings release before the market opens on November 5, 2008, and will...
RPE Expands Supply Chain Management Team
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced today the appointment of Gilbert Valle as supply chain consultant. Valle joins Chuck Basa, supply chain practice lead, in directing multiple large-scale projects. RPE is a leading retail consulting firm...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.2%; September Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 52.1%; New Orders Index at 50.8%; Employment Index at 44.2%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
Tarrant Apparel Group Receives Nasdaq Staff Determination Letter Regarding Failure to Maintain Minimum Bid Price Requirement
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Tarrant Apparel Group (NASDAQ: TAGS), a design and sourcing company for private label and private brand casual apparel, today announced that the Company received a Nasdaq Staff Determination Letter on October 2, 2008 indicating that the Company fails...
ta-tas(R) Brand Clothing Announces the Formation of the Save the Ta Tas Not-For-Profit Foundation, Kicked Off With a Viral Campaign
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - ta-tas(R) Brand Clothing announces the formation of the Save the Ta-Tas Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. Donations can be made through the company's Web site, www.savethetatas.com or the new...
Arigo Releases STM Suite Version 8.0
N. BILLERICA, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Arigo, the leading provider of global Sourcing and Trade Management (STM) solutions for manufacturers and retailers in consumer products, electronics, grocery, branded apparel and footwear, today announces the immediate availability of the...
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&CO.) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended August 24, 2008 and filed its third quarter 2008 results on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Highlights include: -0- *T Three Months...
Skins Announces New Trade Credit Facility
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Skins Inc. (SKNN), a developer of revolutionary, patented, two-part interchangeable footwear, today announced that the company has secured a trade finance facility with Ashford Finance, that will enable it to build and take receipt of inventory for the...
Kohl's and Curious George(R) Go Bananas to Help Kids!
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and Curious George(R) are monkeying around and helping kids this fall. For a limited time, Kohl's is offering exclusive editions of "Curious George at the Aquarium," "Curious George and the Firefighters...
Concerns About Economy Hit All-Time High According to the American Express(R) OPEN Small Business Monitor
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - One third of small business owners report the uncertain economy as the biggest challenge they face growing their businesses, the largest number in the seven-year history of the American Express OPEN(R) Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of...
Bratz Inspires a Passion for Family, Music and Fashion this Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The Bratz(TM) are ready to take the holiday season by storm with a full range of products that are sure to spark girls' imaginations and their passion for creativity and individuality. The new Bratz World(TM) line allows girls to create a home for...
Calvin Klein, Inc. Announces Launch of Calvin Klein Home Furniture Lines
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH), today announced that the Calvin Klein Home division will introduce two designer furniture lines this spring - 'Calvin Klein' and 'The curator collection by...
American Eagle Outfitters(R) and Jumpstart Host Third Annual Shared Reading Event in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is once again joining Jumpstart's Read for the Record, a national campaign to engage hundreds of thousands of children and adults in an effort to break the world record for the most children reading the same book...
Charles & Colvard Announces Corporate Reorganization
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Charles & Colvard, Ltd., (NASDAQ: CTHR), the sole source of moissanite, a created jewel for use in fine jewelry, announced a reorganization of its corporate structure in a continuing effort to manage costs and return the Company to...
Patriot Capital Funding Closes a $21.0 Million "One-Stop" Financing, Including an Equity Co-Investment, in Support of the Recapitalization of Boxercraft Incorporated by River Associates Investments, LLC and Management
WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. (NasdaqGS: PCAP), a specialty finance company providing flexible financing solutions to small- to mid-sized companies primarily in transactions initiated by private equity sponsors, today announced that it closed a $21.0...
China Sourcing Report 2008: Denim Garments - There Are More Than 9,000 Suppliers in the Line, About One-Third of Which Are Trading Companies
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Reports: Denim Garments" report to their offering. The world's largest exporter of denim garments, China accounts for about 50 percent of global supply. The country's 9,000...
Gap Inc. Announces Dividend
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its board of directors voted a quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share payable on October 28, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 14, 2008.
Nike Names Kris Aman Vice President and GM of Men's Athletic Training
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced the appointment of Nike veteran Kris Aman as Vice President and GM of Men's Athletic Training. Aman will lead an integrated consumer-oriented focus across footwear, apparel and equipment for Men's Athletic...
Touchstone Crystal Transitions to Fully Finished Crystallized(TM) Jewelry
CRANSTON, R.I.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Touchstone Crystal announces an official transition to fully finished jewelry made with Crystallized(TM) - Swarovski Elements. Previously, Touchstone Crystal, a direct selling jewelry company and member of the Swarovski Group, had been operating in...
Ookisa(TM) Unveils Revolutionary Integrated Hair Thickening Systeme
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - OOKISA, LLC announced today the launch of the exclusive, new OOKISA Hair Thickening Systeme, an innovative and complete approach to hair health and beauty formulated specifically to increase hair volume and dimension while addressing the issue of weak...
Tandy Brands Names McGeachy President and Chief Executive Officer
ARLINGTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc. (Nasdaq GM:TBAC) today announced that it has named Mr. N. Roderick (Rod) McGeachy, III, as its president and chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2008. Mr. J.S.B. Jenkins will continue as Chairman of the...
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Version 1.2 of PCI Data Security Standard
WAKEFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Entry Device (PED) Security Requirements and the Payment Application Data...
Regency Centers Invites You to Join its Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) will announce its third quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, November 10, 2008, after the market closes. The Company's earnings press release and the supplemental information package will be posted on the...
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CANTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Want to tell everyone what your game is all about without saying a word? Now you can. Today Reebok launches its new ATR 'Talkin Krazy' performance basketball footwear, available exclusively at Champs Sports stores. The shoe retails for $80. Reebok...
Recent Industry Trends and the Competitive Scenario of the US Denim Jeans Market: 2008 Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "US Denim Jeans Market Report: 2008 Edition" report to their offering. The denim jeans industry is the most fragmented out of the total apparel industry. The extension of premium denim...
Dr. Howard Murad Appointed to Fitness Magazine Expert Advisory Board
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad Inc., has been named to Fitness Magazine's expert advisory board. Dr. Murad's term will begin January 2009, and he will lend his health and skincare...
Russell Simmons Kicks Off U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition at NYSE
-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Kauffman Foundation: -0- *T Who: Russell Simmons, artist and entrepreneur, and Carl Schramm, president and CEO, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ——— What: Simmons and Schramm will announce the launch of an entrepreneurship competition...
Nearly Half of Retail CFOs Report a Tightening of Credit According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The credit squeeze that culminated in a major financial meltdown last week has been impacting U.S. consumers, as well as retail businesses, throughout 2008. According to a new study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and...
GiftGirl Founder and Stylist to Host Style Workshops at First Ever Milwaukee Fashion Week
RYE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - From Retro Glam to Biker Chic today's styles are as diverse as they are unique. Whether you're looking to spice up your look or learn to be a stylist, don't miss the style workshops hosted by Jean Voute Pratt founder of GiftGirl and The Style Observer...
True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA
VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store in the Center City district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located at 1604 Walnut Street, the 1,600 square-foot branded store will offer shoppers...
American Express Announces Top Five Projects Competing for $2.5 Million in Funding Through Members Project(R)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - American Express revealed today the top five projects selected as finalists for Members Project (www.membersproject.com). Over the past few weeks, Cardmembers have come together through this online initiative to submit, discuss and vote for projects to...
Remarks by Tween Brands' CEO at RBC Capital Markets Conference October 2 to be Webcast
NEW ALBANY, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Tween Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TWB) has scheduled a live audio webcast of remarks made by Michael W. Rayden, chairman and chief executive officer, October 2 at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in New York. Rayden and executives of other...
Deployment of VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager Enables E-Commerce Sales for Jones Apparel Group
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - VendorNet(R), a supply chain collaboration solutions provider, today announced that it has successfully launched Jones Apparel Group as a new user of its e-commerce and in-store collaboration technology, VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager. The...
Shoetube.tv, the First Ever Web Channel 'Solely' for Shoes, Debuts New Interactive Style
SOMERVILLE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Today Shoetube.tv, a online video channel and social community connecting women all across the Internet through their passion for shoes, launched its revamped Web site and first boutique - Nine West. The new site debut allows users to view...
New Wave Group: The Swedish Gift Economy Has Now Been Surveyed!
GOTHENBURG, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: New Wave Group (STO:NEWAB): Statistics Sweden (Statistiska Centralbyran) was commissioned by New Wave Group Research & Development to undertake presumably the most extensive official survey in Sweden regarding gifts. The...
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Nine-Month Report
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (STO:HMB): — Sales excluding VAT for the H&M Group for the first nine months of the financial year amounted to SEK 62,222 m (55,529), an increase of 12 percent. In local currencies, the...
Hit Series TV Stars Michael Gladis, Melora Hardin and Shannon Elizabeth Go Ga-Ga over Armaan Swiss Diamond Watches
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Armaan Swiss Diamond Watches debuted its Swiss made, high quality diamond watches as part of the festivities surrounding the 60th annual Emmy Awards in Hollywood. Among the dozens of stars who stopped to admire Armaan watches, including a $75,000...
'The Martha Stewart Show' Features Embroidery with the Debut of the HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) DESIGNER DIAMOND(TM) Sewing and Embroidery Machine and the Introduction of Martha Stewart Embroidery
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - On the Emmy-winning daytime series, "The Martha Stewart Show" (nationally syndicated, check local listings), Host Martha Stewart showcased the popularity of embroidery when she used the world's new state-of-the-art HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) DESIGNER...
World's Largest Sewing Machine Manufacturer--SVP WORLDWIDE--Plans to Increase Prices Globally on Its SINGER(R), HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) and PFAFF(R) Product Portfolio
HAMILTON, Bermuda-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Today SVP Worldwide, owner of SINGER(R), HUSQVARNA VIKING(R), and PFAFF(R) sewing machine brands, announced it will increase prices on a global basis across the majority of its product portfolio and after sales products. Price increases will...
Cabela's Announces the Closing of $200 Million Securitization
SIDNEY, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB), the World's Foremost Outfitter(R) of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today that Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $200 million in Asset-Backed Notes, Series...
Regis to Speak at William Blair Conference
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - 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 William Blair & Company Second Annual Small-Cap Growth Stock Conference at the...
Golfsmith Names Sue E. Gove Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced the appointment of Sue E. Gove as Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Gove will initially oversee finance, supply chain and distribution, human resources...
VF Corporation to Webcast Analyst Meeting
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) announced today that it will webcast its Outdoor Growth Update investor meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. pacific time/11:00 a.m. eastern time concluding at approximately 11:30 a.m. PT/ 2:30...
Advertising, Branding and Interactive Agency The UXB(R) and SeeThruSoul(R) Debut Branding and Advertising Campaign in WWD and People StyleWatch
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The UXB, an award-winning advertising, branding, and interactive agency, and apparel manufacturer Swatfame, Inc., today announced a new branding and advertising campaign for contemporary jeans brand SeeThruSoul(R). The campaign debuted its...
VF Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2008 Results; Conference Call/Webcast Will Be Held
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) announced today that it will report its third quarter results on Friday, October 17, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. EST. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet via...
Hanesbrands Inc. Announces Board of Directors Changes
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) today announced membership changes to the company's board of directors, the establishment of a lead director position, and the completion of its planned spinoff leadership succession. Charles W. Coker, 75, will...
Belk Fall Charity Sale on November 15 Benefits Local Charities and Schools
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Belk's Fall Charity Sale on November 15, 2008, will once again benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company's 16-state market area. Belk's previous Charity Sale, held May 3, 2008, raised more than $4...
NexCen Brands Executes Agreement to Sell Waverly
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell its Waverly business to Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON), a diversified fashion and home brands company. Under the terms of the...
Disney Store Unveils Exclusive Line of Camp Rock and Hannah Montana Costumes; Magical Styles Make Tweens Shine Like Stars on Halloween Night
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Disney Store's exclusive line of 2008 Halloween costumes capture the fun, spirit and music of the most popular Disney Channel hits - Camp Rock, Hannah Montana and High School Musical. From sparkling Disney Princess costumes outfitted with faceted...
Hudson's Bay Trading Company Announces Executive Reorganization
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Richard Baker, CEO, Hudson's Bay Trading Company L.P. (HBTC), announces today the appointment of Brendan L. Hoffman to President & CEO of Lord & Taylor LLC, (L&T) a subsidiary of HBTC, replacing Jane Elfers, whose contract had expired. Mr...
Syms Corp Reports Results for the Second Quarter
SECAUCUS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Syms Corp (NASDAQ:SYMS), a leading off-price retailer, announced results today for its second quarter ended August 30, 2008. For the second quarter (13 week period) ended August 30, 2008, the Company had a net loss of $1.3 million ($0.09 per share...
NexCen Brands Announces Jack Dunn Resigns from Board of Directors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC), today announced that Jack B. Dunn IV has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective September 25, 2008. Mr. Dunn was elected director of NexCen Brands, Inc. on June 28, 2002. Since October 1995, Mr. Dunn has...
International Herald Tribune to Celebrate Suzy Menkes's Anniversary with a Museum Retrospective in Paris
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - The International Herald Tribune (IHT) will hold an exhibition to celebrate a milestone in the career of its world renowned fashion editor, Suzy Menkes. The exhibition entitled "Suzy at 20" will be held at the Galliera, Musee de la Mode de la Ville de Paris...
Target Named One of the Best Places to Launch a Career by BusinessWeek
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Target is not only a great place to shop, but also a great place to launch a career according to a recent ranking by BusinessWeek. Target ranked 14th out of 119 companies on BusinessWeek's Best Places to Launch a Career survey. This was the first time...
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces New Location for Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Store
YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today announced it has signed a lease with 1645 N. Spring Street, LLC, a Beaver Dam, Wisconsin based investment group, for the space formerly occupied by Wal-Mart in their Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Heritage Village...
Research and Markets: Borba Case Study Highlights How The Company Has Developed A Range Of Oral Beauty Products
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Borba Case Study: Developing Edible Beauty Products in the Growing Nutraceutical Market" company profile to their offering. This report on Borba forms part of the series of case studies...
Stage Stores Announces Retirement of Jim Scarborough, Effective November 3, 2008
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today announced that as part of its planned succession process, effective November 3, 2008, Jim Scarborough, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring after more than eight years with the Company. Scarborough...
Former President Clinton Announces World Bank, Nike Foundation, Denmark and Liberia CGI Commitment to Unleash Economic Opportunity for Adolescent Girls in Liberia
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - As the first Commitment featured at the Opening Plenary of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Wednesday, Former President William Clinton announced the Adolescent Girls Initiative, an innovative public-private partnership between the World...
Falconhead Capital Acquires Stake in Not Your Daughter's Jeans
NEW YORK & VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Falconhead Capital, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer-focused businesses in the leisure, lifestyle, sport, and media categories, today announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Not Your...
Company Profile of Benetton Croatia: Part of the Italian Fashion Group, Benetton Group SpA
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Research and Markets - Company Profile" company profile to their offering. Benetton Croatia d.o.o., part of Italian fashion group Benetton Group SpA, is a Croatian textile and apparel manufacturer. The company markets most of its production under...
Christopher & Banks Corporation Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK) today reported results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter ended August 30, 2008. Second Quarter Highlights — Total sales for the quarter ended August 30, 2008 were $131.6 million compared to...
Crocs, Inc. Grows International Retail Presence in Canada
NIWOT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Today Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) announced efforts to continue international expansion through the addition of a new company-owned store in Canada. Adding to existing stores in Quebec City and Montreal, a new flagship store in Toronto will strengthen...
ForGirlsLikeUs.com Launches New Area to Service Arts & Entertainment Industries; Rihanna and Alicia Keys Sport ForGirlsLikeUs.com Full Lace Wigs in Music Videos
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - ForGirlsLikeUs.com, a leading marketer of a new generation of affordable high quality full lace wigs and accessories, today announced that the Company launched a new service area to focus specifically on the needs of the Arts and Entertainment...
Gift Card Packaging Leader Seastone Brings Elvis to Life for Holidays
PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Seastone, the leading provider of specialty gift card packages and promotional programs, today announced it has signed multiple licensing deals to utilize popular brands such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles in its gift card packaging. Through its...
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Review of Third-Quarter 2008 Financial Results
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Levi Strauss & Co. will broadcast over the Internet its conference call to discuss third-quarter 2008 financial results for the period ended August 24, 2008. The call will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time...
Exciting North American Youth and Street Culture Fashion, T-Shirts and Denim Profile Reports Now Available from One Source
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Research and Markets but also indicates what's going on with various cultural trends and attitudes. Denim, in many ways, is at the vortex of youth culture fashion and is a quintessential piece of Americana, often defining new trends in "lifestyle...
The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Announces Grants to Restore and Beautify Urban Environments
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - In support of its mission to preserve the natural heritage that distinguishes great urban centers, The Tiffany & Co. Foundation today announced grants to three organizations—Hermann Park Conservancy in Houston, Parkways Foundation in Chicago...
Premium Luxury Brands Choose The Streets of Buckhead for Global Expansion
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - The Streets of Buckhead, opening in fall of 2009, will offer a unique storefront shopping experience featuring an unsurpassed offering of luxury boutiques, as well as world-class dining and residences. The exclusive lineup of merchants includes Hermes...
Platinum Guild and Groom Groove Launch Platinum Marriage Proposal Story Contest
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Platinum Guild International, the worldwide marketing arm for Platinum jewelry, and GroomGroove.com, the leading engagement and wedding web site for men, have partnered together to launch a marriage proposal story contest. Men are invited to share the...
Kim Kardashian's Playboy Necklace for Sale on www.ShopStyleFolio.com
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The elegant vintage necklace that Dancing with the Stars and E! reality show personality Kim Kardashian wore in three pages of her December 2007 Playboy photo layout will be exclusively available for purchase on ShopStyleFolio.com Monday, October 6, 2008...
Nike Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.03
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended August 31, 2008. Revenue grew 17 percent to $5.4 billion, compared to $4.7 billion for the same period last year. Changes in currency exchange rates...
AbsolutelyNew Licenses Half-Staff Flag Lapel(TM) Pin
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - AbsolutelyNew, Inc., a next generation consumer products company that brings independent inventors' best ideas to market, has secured a licensing deal for inventor Lance Ferguson of Tucson, AZ. His Half-Staff Flag Lapel(TM) Pin will be...
The Difference a Day Makes: Macy's Raises More Than $9 Million with National Shop For A Cause Event
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Macy's (NYSE:M) today announced that it successfully raised more than $9 million with this year's third annual national "Shop For A Cause" charity shopping event, bringing the total raised over three years to more than $27 million. The event was held...
Research and Markets: 2008 Hungary Industry & Market Outlook Features 5-Year Trend Establishments, Sales Totals and the Latest Financial Ratios
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Hungary Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. The 2008 Hungary Industry & Market Outlook report is the leading annual publication that describes over 100 major...
Webcast Alert: The Finish Line, Inc. Announces 2Q Earnings Call Webcast
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL) announces the following Webcast: What: The Finish Line, Inc. 2Q Earnings Call When: Friday, September 26 @ 8:30 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.finishline.com under Investor Relations How: Live over the Internet...
HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) Expands Its Family of Embroidery Machines with Its New DESIGNER TOPAZ(TM) Line--Embroidery is Now Accessible to More People
HAMILTON, Bermuda-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Today SVP Worldwide, owner of HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) brand sewing machines—the leading global sewing machine manufacturer, announced the worldwide introduction of its new DESIGNER TOPAZ(TM) line of sewing and embroidery machines. The new...
From Boulder to Round Rock - REI to Open Second Prototype Store
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced that Round Rock, Texas will be the second location for the company's prototype store initiative that aims to test retail...
2008 U.S. Mens Wear Product Lines Summary Tables Showing Matrix of Product Line Sales by Retail Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Research and Markets - Summary tables showing matrix of product line sales by retail industry - Industry definitions and descriptions The 2008 U.S. Product Lines report is an essential reference tool for industry researchers, market analysts, CEOs...
FunMobility Partners With Lifestyle Footwear and Apparel Tastemaker Vans to Offer Free Wallpapers for Customers
PLEASANTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - FunMobility the leading provider of innovative wireless community and media services, today announced a partnership with one of the top five largest sporting retailers in the country, the iconic action sports brand, Vans. The partnership will...
True Religion Opens New Branded Retail Store in Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, PA
VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store in the Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located at 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive, the 1,920 square-foot branded store will offer shoppers the...
Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals, Anti-Aging Skin Care Leader, Ships 1,000,000th Unit!
CHERRY HILL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals, a leading developer of intensive peptide-based skin care treatments, marked its fourth anniversary of operation recently with the shipment of its 1,000,000th unit. Janson Beckett is best known for its top-selling...
NexCen Brands Reports Preliminary Selected Second Quarter Operating Results and Highlights Selected Other Developments
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) today reported the following business update. Preliminary Selected Second Quarter Results The Company ("NexCen") reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Continuing...
Cache Revises Third Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Guidance
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Cache Inc. (NASDAQ: CACH), a specialty chain of women's apparel stores with 295 stores currently open, today announced that it is revising its third quarter guidance, primarily to reflect a softer than anticipated sales performance in the latter part...
Gap Inc. to Acquire Women's Active Wear Company, Athleta
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Athleta Inc., a popular women's sports and active apparel company based in Petaluma, CA, for about $150 million in cash. The acquisition will allow Gap Inc. to enhance its presence...
Archstone Consulting Releases 2008 Holiday Gift Card Survey
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Archstone Consulting, a leading management consultancy and brand innovation firm, today announced the results of its 2008 Holiday Gift Card Survey, which examined the shopping habits of more than 1,000 consumers across the United States of various...
Soft Solutions Launched Its New Embedded V6 ibs ANALYTICS Forecasting Engine, Supporting the Fast Growing Retail Demands
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Soft Solutions' ibs ANALYTICS, delivered to support Soft Solutions' retail business applications (ibs PRICING, ibs PROMOTIONS, ibs ASSORTMENT, ibs STORE Replenishment), is used to generate sales forecast, assortment, replenishment, pricing and promotions...
Max Mara & ESPN Monday Night Football Reporters, Michele Tafoya & Suzy Kolber, Team up for NFL Season
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Max Mara and ESPN have teamed up to dress Monday Night Football (MNF) reporters Suzy Kolber and Michele Tafoya for the National Football League (NFL) regular season for all Monday night games on ESPN. For 16 weeks straight, Suzy and Michele will be...
Calvin Klein, Inc. Announces Elevation of Senior Executives
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH), today announced that several of the company's senior executives based in their New York headquarters have been elevated within the corporate ranks, effective...
Blue Nile Lets Customers Choose Bill Me Later This Holiday Season
SEATTLE & TIMONIUM, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Blue Nile, Inc. and Bill Me Later, Inc. today announced that Blue Nile customers now have the option to pay for purchases with Bill Me Later(R) when shopping online or over the phone. Furthermore, Blue Nile is offering customers that...
NIKE, Inc. Announces New $5 Billion Share Repurchase Program
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new four-year, $5 billion program to repurchase shares of Nike's Class B Common Stock. The new program will commence upon the completion of the Company's current $3...
Talbots Names Sue Walsh SVP Of Stores for The J. Jill Brand
HINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced that it has named Sue Walsh Senior Vice President of Stores for the J. Jill brand. In this role, Ms. Walsh will be responsible for the sales and operations of J. Jill's over 280 stores, and will...
Relevance: Making Stuff That Matters by Tim Manners Explores Relevant Brands
WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Most of what happens in marketing is not relevant, but it doesn't have to be that way, says author Tim Manners in his new book, "Relevance: Making Stuff That Matters." (Portfolio/Penguin USA) Manners, editor-in-chief of The Hub, a journal for...
BrandPartners Unveils 'ProActive Brand Delivery' Process
ROCHESTER, N.H.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - BrandPartners Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BPTR), a leading provider of differentiated retail environments with principal focus on the financial services industry, announced the launch of its ProActive Brand Delivery (SM) process for...
REPEAT/Bloomingdale's to Open in Dubai in 2010
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that the first Bloomingdale's stores outside of the United States will open in February 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a strategic relationship with Al Tayer Group LLC, a leading UAE-based...
Bidding Starts Tomorrow in 10-Day Charity Auction for a Ride with Dale Jr.
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Three laps, four and a half miles, three and a half minutes, 170 mph.... No matter how you look at it, a breakneck ride shotgun next to Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a thrill of a lifetime! And, thanks to an online charity auction from the Wrangler(R...
Not-for-Profit Organization Travels Coast to Coast to Empower Thousands of Girls and Women
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Girls For A Change (GFC), the leading not-for-profit organization for urban girls, today announced the launch of the GFC National Tour, which will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, in San Francisco. The tour, which is powered by The Sephora...
Bloomingdale's to Open in Dubai in 2010
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced that the first Bloomingdale's stores outside of the United States will open in February 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a strategic relationship with Al Tayer Group LLC, a leading UAE-based...
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Promotes James E. Thorne to Senior Vice President for Merchandising; Robert R. Sears to Replace Thorne as Head of Planning and Allocation
HAMPSTEAD, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - As part of the implementation of its recently announced leadership succession plan, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: "JOSB") is pleased to announce that James E. Thorne has been promoted to Senior Vice President for...
Cygne Designs, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Cygne Designs, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYDS) today announced results of operations for the second quarter ended July 31, 2008. Net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were $12,595,000, a decrease of $20,594,000, or 62.1%, from net sales of $33,189,000 for...
Ennis, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Keith S. Walters, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ennis, Inc. (NYSE: EBF), a manufacturer of business forms, apparel and other business products headquartered in Midlothian, Texas, announced today that the Board of Directors...
Deal Signed For BRC Global Standards Directory
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Connected Sources (CS) have signed contracts to develop an I.T. management system for the new BRC Directory database. The database will allow retailers to check the accreditation of any one of more than 13,000...
lululemon athletica inc. Announces Participation in the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2008
VANCOUVER-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU; TSX: LLL) today announced that management will participate in the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2008 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. Christine Day, Chief Executive Officer, and John...
Mervyns Comments on Support from Creditors Committee Concerning Restructuring Efforts
HAYWARD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Mervyns today announced that it has presented a preliminary strategic plan to its Creditors Committee. The Creditors Committee, which comprises certain major vendors, landlords and other creditors of Mervyns, discussed with the Company its...
Peter Dundas is Appointed Artistic Director of Emilio Pucci
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Emilio Pucci, the famous Florentine label, which joined the LVMH group in 2000, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Dundas to the position of Artistic Director beginning October 1st, 2008. Peter Dundas, who is one of the most promising designers...
Catalog Holdings' Orchard Brands Division Completes Acquisition of Crosstown Traders
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Catalog Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, today announced that its Orchard Brands Division completed the acquisition of Crosstown Traders, a division of Charming Shoppes Inc. Crosstown Traders is a leading specialty retailer...
Bernard Chaus Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Bernard Chaus, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHBD) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008. For the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2008, revenues were $24.4 million compared to $29.6 million in the fourth quarter of...
New Wave Group: Cost-Cutting Measures within Orrefors Kosta Boda
GOTHENBURG, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - Regulatory News: The negative development within Orrefors Kosta Boda, an entity within the New Wave group (STO:NEWAB) of companies, has continued and the profit development is considerably worse than expected, mainly due to exchange rate...
Gap Inc. Expands Into Mexico and Opens 100th Franchise Store Abroad
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 19, 2008 - In another move to expand its international presence, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that Mexico's leading department store chain will have exclusive rights to sell Gap brand merchandise in a franchise "store within a store" concept. The...
Dillard's, Inc. Reports Effects of Hurricane Ike
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the "Company or "Dillard's") announced its assessment of the effects of Hurricane Ike on its store properties and operations. Operations at the Company's Texas Gulf-area stores were disrupted beginning on or around...
Tandy Brands Reports Fiscal 2008 Results
ARLINGTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Tandy Brands Accessories (Nasdaq GM:TBAC) today reported results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, and announced the board of directors approval of a $0.04 per common share quarterly dividend payable on October 17, 2008 to stockholders...
Regency Centers Reports Minimal Damage from Hurricane Ike
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Regency Centers (NYSE:REG) announced today that its 17 shopping centers in the Houston area have experienced minimal damage as a result of hurricane Ike which made landfall in Galveston, TX last Saturday. The majority of the centers are without...
VF To Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 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 Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11:30 a.m. EST...
MyHollywood.com Nominates Joan and Melissa Rivers for Exclusive Emmy Red Carpet Wrap-up Show
HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - MyHollywood.com - the women's web destination for celebrity and entertainment news, casual games, fashion and community - has unveiled its 2008 Emmy Awards coverage plans, headlined by red carpet legends Joan and Melissa Rivers. The Rivers pact marks...
An Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Acquires Gordmans, a Full-Line, Value-Priced Retailer with 65 Stores in 16 Midwestern States
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Sun Capital Partners, Inc. ("Sun Capital"), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Gordmans, Inc. ("Gordmans"), an...
RESPECT! Campaign(SM) Launch Rallies Nation to Use Virtual Voices to Speak Out Against Abuse
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - On Friday, September 19, the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) and Macy's will ask the nation to join in marking the first annual National RESPECT! Day(SM). A newly designated observance, National RESPECT! Day will launch a multi-year movement...
New, Affordable Art Options for the Budget-Conscious Home Decorator
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - ArtSelect.com (OTCBB:ATWO), the leading online custom frame shop and art gallery, is proud to introduce an elegant, affordable new line of designer-framed art for the price-conscious decorator, the Value Line Art collection. "In today's...
Dress Barn, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Sales and Earnings
SUFFERN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) today reported sales and earnings results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 26, 2008. Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results Net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended July 26, 2008 were $382.3 million...
Timberland, Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and Fellow Artists Band Together to Celebrate Environmental Activism with Four Major 'Dig It' Eco-Themed Festivals
STRATHAM, N.H.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Timberland launches 'Dig It'- a multi-city initiative designed to bring eco-minded activists and artists together through environmentalism, tree planting, art and music. These daylong community greening and concert events will take place in...
Hearts on Fire(R) Unveils Spectacular Diamond Chandelier Inside the Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 60th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Hearts On Fire, the pre-eminent consumer brand in the fine diamond jewelry business, was selected by Architectural Digest, the world's leading design magazine, to be part of their exclusive Architectural Digest Greenroom at this year's...
Kenneth Cole To Receive Humanitarian Designer Award at Islands of the World Fashion Week
NASSAU, Bahamas-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Owen Bethel, President of Mode Iles, Ltd., founder and organizer of Islands of the World Fashion Week, announced today that the Humanitarian Designer Award will be presented to Kenneth Cole and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. during Islands of...
Strutting the Catwalk for Colorado's Homeless
DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - HomeAid Colorado, a non-profit organization that builds quality homes for the temporarily homeless, is planning a night of wild surprises for this year's "It's a Jungle Out There" fashion show and gala dinner. The 8th annual fashion show gala begins at 6...
Next Inc. Announces Record August Shipments and Comments on U.S. Retail Apparel Environment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the imprinted sportswear products industry today announced it recorded record shipments for the month of August. The company shipped in excess of $5 million for the month bringing year to date...
Parmigiani Fleurier Hosts Exclusive Celebration for Hollywood Film Premiere of "Rachel Getting Married"
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Parmigiani Fleurier SA (www.parmigiani.com), a leading luxury Swiss watchmaker known worldwide as a master of fine, handcrafted timepieces, celebrated the Hollywood film premiere of "Rachel Getting Married," from Sony Pictures Classics...
Vibram and Simms Tackle Aquatic Nuisance Species
DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Quabaug Corporation, the North American manufacturers of Vibram(R) products, and Simms(R) are proud to announce their new partnership. This announcement is driven by Simms commitment to be felt-free by the year 2010. Sole Partners Vibram and Simms...
Ulta Announces Participation in Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference
ROMEOVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) today announced that it will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference, held at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York, on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 8:35 am...
New Wave Group: Orrefors Kosta Boda AB Transfer Property to a Related Person
GOTEBORG, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Regulatory News: Orrefors Kosta Boda AB, which is concluded in the New Wave Group (STO:NEWAB) of companies, has today decided to sell and transfer a part of the property Lessebo Kosta 13:13 (Kosta Mansion) to Torsten Jansson, who is the main...
Coolibar Announces Appointment of Susan Engel to Its Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Coolibar, the nation's leading sun protective clothing manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Susan E. Engel to its board of directors. Engel has led two major consumer product companies, including Lenox Group, Inc. (formerly Department...
Jim Twining Named Chief Executive Officer Of Southern Tide, LLC
GREENVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Representatives of Southern Tide today announced that Jim Twining has been named chief executive officer, and as such, is responsible for the overall operations of the company. Before joining Southern Tide, Twining began his own consulting and...
Cherokee to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKE), a leading licensor and global brand management company, announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Russell J. Riopelle, will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference, to be held on...
Nintendo DS Becomes the Hot Tech-Cessory for Fashion-Conscious Women
REDMOND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - Women who prefer the hottest designer handbags draped over their arms will now be able to have the hottest portable video game system at their fingertips as well. Nintendo has partnered with From Bags to Riches, a popular online handbag-rental...
The Washington Post Launches FW: Fashion Washington
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2008 - The Washington Post today launches FW, a high-end fashion magazine aimed at sophisticated shoppers in the Washington, D.C.-metro area. FW will capture the hottest trends in fashion as well as the local designers, boutique owners and famous faces making...
Steve & Barry's Store Plans Announced
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Steve & Barry's announced today its go-forward plan for existing stores, following its acquisition last month by BH S&B Holdings LLC, a newly formed affiliate of investment firms Bay Harbour Management and York Capital Management...
Polo Ralph Lauren Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable on October 10, 2008 to shareholders of...
Deckers Outdoor Corporation to Present at the 2008 Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference
GOLETA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQGS: DECK) today announced that the Company will make a presentation at the 2008 Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday...
DueMaternity.com Delivers Social Media Marketing with PopularMedia SocialNotes
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - DueMaternity.com has officially entered the world of social media marketing, and tapped PopularMedia, Inc. http://www.popularmedia.com to help its customers reach out to her friends and family in real-time to get feedback on its maternity...
Christopher & Banks Celebrates Women of All Sizes with New Petite Line
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Christopher and Banks Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of a new clothing line designed specifically for petite women. The new collection will be available at 300 Christopher and Banks stores nationwide, as well as online at...
Wigwam(R), a Proud Sponsor of Project Athena
SHEBOYGAN, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Wigwam, an authentic American brand of socks, is redefining health and sport footwear with technologically advanced socks that make any adventure, from running the river trails to competing in a triathlon, a great experience. Pulling inspiration...
WebCollage Unveils Power Product Pages at Shop.org
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - WebCollage, a leading content exchange for manufacturers and their business partners, today launched WebCollage Power Product Pages to help deliver better product information at the point of sale, which is proven to increase online sales. With...
SHOP.com(TM) Announces Newest Additions to Rapidly-Growing Merchant Roster
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - SHOP.com(TM) (Booth #531), the destination comparison shopping engine designed for women, today announced at the Shop.org Annual Summit, the newest addition of merchant partners, including Land of Nod, Perry Ellis, Chiasso and Office Depot, to its...
Macy's Hosts Third Annual Shop For A Cause Day
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Macy's (NYSE:M) today announced its third annual "Shop For A Cause" charity shopping event, which has raised nearly $19 million over the past two years for charities across the U.S. This year's Shop For A Cause day will take place in all Macy's stores...
Dickies(R) Outfits State Fair of Texas Icon and Schoolchildren in Need
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - When it was time for Big Tex - the symbol of the State Fair of Texas and the largest style icon in the world - to get new clothes, the Fair looked no further than the brand he's worn faithfully for years, Dickies(R), the leading global...
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Upcoming Investment Conference Participation
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) announced today that management will deliver a presentation on behalf of the company at the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York. The presentation will be webcast...
Volcom to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners 2008 Annual Consumer Conference
COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCM) today announced senior management will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2008 Annual Consumer Conference on Tuesday, September 23 at 2:40 p.m. ET at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. The presentation...
Wolverine(R) Celebrates 125 Years of Footwear Excellence
ROCKFORD, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Wolverine, the brand known for creating comfortable and innovative footwear, apparel and gear, is celebrating its landmark 125th anniversary in 2008. To commemorate such a momentous year, Wolverine will be holding an anniversary sweepstakes...
UK Consumer Insights of Asda - Clothing
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UK Consumer Insights 2007: Asda - Clothing" report to their offering. Introduction UK Consumer Insights 2007 are based around individual retailers and provide a highly detailed, data-rich...
Blue Holdings, Inc. Announces Delisting From NASDAQ
COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Blue Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE) announced today that on September 15, 2008, the Company received notice from The NASDAQ Stock Market informing the Company that the NASDAQ Hearings Panel had determined to delist the Company's securities from The...
lia sophia Reports Jewelry Trends for Autumn: 'Unique Pizzazz'
WOOD DALE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - (Grassroots Newswire) — With the introduction of the autumn season, the leaves will be changing - and so will jewelry. This fall, Bonni Davis, vice president of sales for lia sophia, says there are a myriad of trends and accessory options...
Calling All Political Enthusiasts, Artists and Designers - What Are You Voting For?
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - CafePress.com, the leader in user-generated commerce, has announced a T-Shirt design and slogan contest to raise money for Rock the Vote and rally political passion around the November election where the question, "What are you voting for?" will...
Cabela's to Present at the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference
SIDNEY, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB), the World's Foremost Outfitter(R) of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today that management will present on September 23, 2008, at the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel...
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers to Present at the 6th Annual CL King Best Ideas Conference 2008
HAMPSTEAD, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces that it will deliver a presentation on behalf of the Company at the 6th Annual CL King Best Ideas Conference 2008 in New York, New York. The presentation is set for...
Aloft Group Selected as New Global Corporate Communications Partner for The North Face
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. and SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Aloft Group today announced that they have been selected as the global corporate communications partner for The North Face, the world's premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor...
A Snapshots Report of the UK Clothing Retailing Industry for 2008: Providing an Instant Overview of the Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets - Socio-Economic Data for UK - Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b44c99/snapshots_uk_cloth
Gain an Understanding of Denim Trends: One of the Most Vital Areas of Fashion for Youth Culture
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets but also indicates what's going on with various cultural trends and attitudes. Denim, in many ways, is at the vortex of youth culture fashion and is a quintessential piece of Americana, often defining new trends in "lifestyle...
Essential Detailed Report on T-Shirts: One of the Highest Grossing Markets in Youth Culture Fashion
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets . This section outlines key aspects in T-shirt trends and changes, including brand preferences, price points, and the changing size of the marketplace. Report Features — Quantitative consumer research data in the form...
Research and Markets: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software to Grow up to 40% Annually by 2014 in Apparel Firms
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets software, which helps manufacturers shorten product lifecycle times by at least half to boost efficiencies in the supply chain. This month's briefing takes a look at this technology and the market - which could grow up to 40...
Unique Insight into the Latest Fashion Trends of the North American Youth and Street Culture
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets — Access to Additional stories by Label Networks' Fashion Experts and International Reporters with images on key street and youth culture fashion trends For more information visit...
A Comprehensive Review of the Global Luxury Apparel Market with Forecasts to 2014
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Research and Markets . Chapter four - How retail fits with brand strategies Higher operational costs and overheads, such as shipping charges, as well as greater competition, are representing a real challenge for luxury apparel 'brick and mortar...
Ed Hardy Partners with LP Innovations for Nationwide Loss Prevention Services
MILFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - LP Innovations, the only nationwide provider of loss prevention solutions for the retail industry, today announced that Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier has retained its services for all their stores nationwide. LP Innovations will provide Ed Hardy...
Majority of Retail CFOs Are Concerned About the Election According to BDO Seidman, LLP Study
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - According to a recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and consulting organizations, a whopping 69 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) at leading U.S. retailers are worried about tax reform as a result of the 2008...
AIRMALL(R) at Boston Logan International Airport Unveils Major Expansion of Terminal B Concessions for Enhanced Passenger Experience
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - BAA Boston, developer of the AIRMALL(R) at Boston Logan International Airport, is dramatically enhancing the passenger experience with the official unveiling of new concessions in Terminal B/American Airlines, the culmination of a two-year, $33 million...
Jones Apparel Group Rolls Out Multiple e-Commerce Storefronts On Demandware as Part of Aggressive Online Growth Strategy
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Demandware, developer of the only enterprise-class on-demand ecommerce platform, today announced that Jones Apparel Group (NYSE: JNY) ("Jones") has launched two online storefronts on Demandware, Easy Spirit and Nine West. These e-commerce sites are...
Stride Rite Names Tom Morgan to Newly Created Senior Vice President of Global Sales Position of Keds Group
LEXINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - The Stride Rite Corporation, a unit of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS), announced today that Tom Morgan will join the company in the newly created position of senior vice president of global sales, Keds Group & general manager...
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in FILA's Fall 08 Women's Wellness Collection!!
-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Let's face it, we live in a world where first impressions are everything, even while you're sweating it out on that elliptical machine at the gym. So why not put your best body forward in FILA women's Fall 08 wellness collection? Go ahead...throw out that...
Nike Names Cindy Davis President of Nike Golf
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Cindy Davis has been promoted to President of Nike Golf. In this role, Davis will be responsible for driving market leadership and growth for all aspects of Nike Golf. Davis succeeds 28-year Nike...
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces Leadership Succession Plan- Wildrick, Black and Giordano will remain with the Company; Two New Outside Directors Also Elected
HAMPSTEAD, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market:JOSB) announces today the implementation of its leadership succession plan under which three top officials will remain with the Company and assume new roles. Effective December 21, 2008...
S&K Menswear Gives Back to Local Communities with Launch of New Initiative
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - S&K Menswear has launched a new referral program designed to raise money for local churches, charities and schools. S&K GIVES BACK enables customers to have 5% of their purchases to be donated back to any church, charity or school of their choice...
Aeropostale Teams up with Platinum Music Artists Plain White T's
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced its partnership with Hollywood Records and platinum record selling, Grammy(TM) nominated music group, Plain White T's...
KFC Wins First Place Honors in First Trip to Buffalo Wing Festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - It was an impressive debut for the Colonel as KFC's first entry in the National Buffalo Wing Festival resulted in first place honors in the Traditional Barbecue Sauce category. After more than 560,000 wings (27 tons) were served at the legendary...
Play 1, Give 10
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - Volvic's "Drink 1, Give 10" campaign was created with a single goal in mind — to bring safe drinking water to children in Africa. For each liter of Volvic bottled water purchased in the U.S. and Canada between April 1 and August 31 in...
Eva Mendes Launches Home Decor Brand Exclusively at Macy's
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Macy's (NYSE:M) and Eva Mendes today announced the exclusive launch of an original home decor line, Vida, created with her partner George Augusto. Vida will initially offer five vibrant bedding styles featuring rich colors, dramatic patterns, the...
Apparel RFID 2008 - 2018 - Hundreds of Organisations Are Now Using RFID on or in Apparel Including Shoes and Uniforms, Baby Clothes and Industrial Laundry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Research and Markets Japan 3.29. Manchester University UK 3.30. Metalprogetti Italy 3.31. Microsoft USA 3.32. Motorola USA 3.33. NBG-ID France 3.34. NTT Comware Japan 3.35. NXP Netherlands 3.36. Positek RFID USA/Australia/ Norway 3.37. Pretide...
Kathryn "The Budget Fashionista" Finney and Simply Good Media Attracts over 500 Budget-Conscious Style Mavens for 5th Anniversary Fashion Week Bash
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - More than 500 budget-conscious style mavens, including Carson Kressley and Roshumba Williams, turned out last night to celebrate Kathryn Finney and the 5th anniversary of her wildly popular blog, The Budget Fashionista (www.thebudgetfashionista.com...
lucy activewear to Open Three New Locations and Unveil New Store Design
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - lucy activewear, an athletic apparel company offering innovative, fashion-forward workout wear for women is opening three new stores this fall with an innovative new store concept. Part of lucy's new store expansion plans, the addition of these new...
Tesco Reconfirms Commitment to Teradata
LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Tesco today announces our continued commitment to Teradata - our long standing partner for data warehousing solutions. "The enterprise data warehouse (EDW) on Teradata is central to the Tesco business intelligence strategy delivering both management...
Dutton Associates Announces Investment Opinion: LJ International Rating Maintained At Neutral By Dutton Associates
ROSEVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Dutton Associates continues its coverage of LJ International Inc. (Nasdaq: JADE) with an update report maintaining its Neutral rating. The 13-page updated report by Dutton senior analyst Sally L. Wallick, CFA is available at www.jmdutton.com...
eFashionSolutions to Unveil New Service Offerings at Shop.org Annual Summit 08
SECAUCUS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - eFashionSolutions, LLC (www.efashionsolutions.com) today announced that the company will be exhibiting at the Shop.org Annual Summit (www.shop.org) in Las Vegas September 15-17, 2008. eFashionSolutions, a leading provider of comprehensive eCommerce...
NexCen Brands Provides Update on Review of Strategic Alternatives
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC) today provided a business update on its review of strategic alternatives. The company has received multiple bids for its Bill Blass and Waverly businesses, respectively. NexCen is currently in active discussions and...
Detailed Directory Reveals Full Details of Women's & Children's Wear Buyers 2008-2009
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Women's & Children's Wear Buyers 2008-2009" directory to their offering. Whether you're just beginning in the women's or children's apparel market or looking to revitalize your...
Intertek Shanghai Establishes Exclusive Partnership with BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
SHANGHAI, China-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - On August 1st, 2008, Intertek Testing Services Limited Shanghai engaged in an exclusive partnership with BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd (BLC) to provide enhanced quality solutions for China's leather industry. As a leading provider of quality...
Coldwater Creek Stores Invite Women to "Try It On for the Cure(R)" and Join in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
SANDPOINT, Idaho-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - (Grassroots Newswire)— Coldwater Creek is gearing up to host the fall segment of their semi-annual nationwide "Try It On for the Cure(R)" initiative. The one day only event, hosted on Sunday, September 21st during regular store hours...
Quilting is Now Made Easy with the New SINGER(R) CONFIDENCE QUILTER(TM) Sewing Machine
HAMILTON, Bermuda-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Today SVP Worldwide, owner of SINGER(R) brand sewing machines—the world leader in the sewing machine and accessories industry, introduced its new SINGER(R) CONFIDENCE QUILTER(TM) sewing machine. As the ideal quilting and sewing...
Bloomingdale's Announces Three New Stores
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M) announced plans today to open three new Bloomingdale's stores - including two that will feature the store design concept launched at the Bloomingdale's SoHo store in lower Manhattan. The new SoHo-type concept stores will be...
Cherokee Inc. Launches its Cherokee Brand in Israel
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Cherokee Inc. (NASDAQ: CHKE), a leading licensor and global brand management company, today released photos from the recent launch of its Cherokee Brand in Israel with Shufersal Ltd. Mark Nawrocki, Executive Vice President, Brand Development...
Men's & Boys' Wear Buyers 2008-2009 Provides Information on More Than 9,000 Men's and Boys' Apparel, Accessories, Footwear Buyers and Executives
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Men's & Boy's Wear Buyers 2008-2009" directory to their offering. Are you trying to break into the men's and boys' apparel market but don't know where to start? Or are you already...
Bakers Footwear Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKRS), a leading specialty retailer of moderately priced fashion footwear for young women, with 241 stores, today announced results for the thirteen weeks and twenty six-weeks ended August 2, 2008. For the second...
ADDING MULTIMEDIA HP Partners with World-renowned Fashion Designer Vivienne Tam
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - HP (NYSE:HPQ) and world-renowned designer Vivienne Tam today announced they are working together to create a special edition notebook positioned to become the ultimate tech accessory for fashionistas around the globe. Vivienne Tam and HP unveiled the...
Michael Stars, Signature Eyewear Announce License Agreement to Launch Michael Stars Eyewear
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Michael Stars and Signature Eyewear, Inc. (OTCBB:SEYE) announced today the signing of a three-year license agreement to launch Michael Stars eyewear. The agreement gives Signature Eyewear the exclusive right to distribute the brand's optical and sun...
Ashworth, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and YTD Fiscal 2008 Financial Results
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASHW), a leading designer of on-course golf apparel and golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, today announced unaudited financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2008. Summary of Third Quarter Results...
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGSM: GIII) today announced operating results for the period ended July 31, 2008. For the three months ended July 31, 2008, net sales increased by 35% to $113.5 million from $83.9 million last year. The Company reported a...
Mayor Villaraigosa Congratulates American Apparel on Achieving Important Economic Milestones in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - American Apparel, Inc. (Amex: APP), which operates the largest garment factory in the United States, announced the achievement of important milestones this year in the rapid global expansion of its business, at a press conference attended by Los...
The TJX Companies, Inc. Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock at the quarterly rate of $.11 per share payable November 26, 2008, to shareholders of record on November 6, 2008. The TJX...
CalorieKing Makes Its Popular Food Database Available to Third-Party Developers; New Web Service Offered
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - CalorieKing, America's leading provider of calorie-centric education tools for weight management and curator of the ever-popular CalorieKing.com food database, announces the launch of a Web service which enables other developers of weight management...
More in Store for Ann & Hope
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Island Pacific, a division of 3Q Holdings Limited (ASX: TQH), announced that it has recently implemented the latest version of Island Pacific Store at Ann & Hope, a pioneering Rhode Island-based retailer. Island Pacific Store is a feature rich...
Hearts on Fire Introduces Architectural Jewelry Collection
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Hearts On Fire, creator of The World's Most Perfectly Cut Diamond(R), brings an international flavor to its new, limited edition fall line called the Architectural Collection, a selection of 17 different designs inspired by eight famous structures...
Research and Markets: Understand How the UK Clothing Company Debenhams is Changing with the 2007 Report UK Consumer Insights 2007: Debenhams - Clothing
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Research and Markets 2007 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/19e13f/uk_consumer_insigh Source: Verdict Research Limited
American Express Announces Top 25 Projects Competing for $2.5 Million in Funding Through Members Project(R)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - American Express unveiled today the top 25 projects selected as semi-finalists for Members Project (www.membersproject.com), the online initiative that invites Cardmembers to come together to submit, discuss and vote for projects to make a positive impact...
Thousands Flock to Lauren Conrad's OC Homecoming at the First-Ever Style Week Orange County(TM)
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Flanked by several family members and friends, celebrity designer and Orange County native Lauren Conrad celebrated her triumphant return home tonight, kicking off the first-ever Style Week Orange County(TM) at Irvine Spectrum Center with the...
NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings and Conference Call
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at approximately 1:15 p.m. PDT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours. Following the news release, NIKE...
Dress Barn, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year End Sales and Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
SUFFERN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ - DBRN) today announced that it will release its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and year end sales and earnings results on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Results will be released over Business Wire at approximately 4:00 P.M...
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