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Company Profile for Hilden America Inc
-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Hilden America is a leading provider of luxury linen to high-end hotels and fine dining establishments. Our table, bed, and bath/spa linen is woven specially for the hospitality industry to provide an exquisite look and feel that withstands commercial laundering...
Unifi Launches Repreve.com
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), a diversified producer and processor of polyester and nylon yarns, unveiled a new consumer-focused, interactive website as part of its new "Repreve(R). For the Planet." campaign. The new website, www.Repreve.com, is...
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...
Breathing Color Passes Archival Testing with International Fine Art Trade Guild
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Following testing and approval by the International Fine Art Trade Guild, Breathing Color, Inc. has issued Archival Quality Certificates for three award-winning products it designs for the fine art and photography markets. The certificates, which...
Modern Materials Handling Study Names Top Lift Truck Manufacturers
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Modern Materials Handling (www.mmh.com), a leading trade publication for the manufacturing and distribution industry, announces its first ever "Lift Truck Customer Satisfaction Study," a comprehensive research project designed to gauge user...
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...
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...
Cleaner Marketing Plus New Green Printing
WAYLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - EcoVisual Communications.com announces its public launch today. The new firm, headed by 20-year marketing and communications veteran Rick Colson, is the first to offer an exclusive combination of green large format printing for trade show graphics...
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...
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...
X-Rite Ships New Version of IntelliTrax
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced the immediate availability of the latest version of IntelliTrax, the printing industry's fastest automated...
September Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); PMI at 43.5%; Exports Growing; Production, New Orders, Employment and Inventories Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slowing
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in September, while the overall economy grew for the 83rd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued...
Simmons Announces Management Transition
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Simmons Bedding Company ("Simmons" or "Company"), one of the world's largest mattress manufacturers, announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Eitel is transitioning the Company's leadership to Steve Fendrich, who became...
Hilden America Inc. Unveils New Website
SOUTH BOSTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Hilden America Inc. (www.hildenamerica.com) announces the release of its newly-improved website, including features to help clients browse and select hospitality linen. Hilden is a luxury linen provider to high-end hotels and restaurants...
Extensive Profiles of Eight Textiles and Clothing Companies in Colombia
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets and for 1.7% of its total GDP in 2007. The range of manufacturing activities in the sector spans the entire supply chain, including cotton growing, man-made fibre production, textile processing and the manufacture of finished...
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...
Unique Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2009" report to their offering. For some years European - predominantly Italian - mills have moved steadily upmarket and concentrated...
Strategic Responses to Slower Growth to India's Apparel Exports
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India's Apparel Exports: Strategic Responses to Slower Growth" report to their offering. Indian apparel exports have proved disappointing in recent years. The deterioration stems partly...
The Textile and Garment Industry in Bangladesh Increased by 18.2% to Reach US$9.6bn
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets scheme, which provides garment manufacturers in Bangladesh with duty-free access to the EU market—subject to certain conditions relating to the origin of the materials used in the manufacture of the garment. However...
New Uses for Wearable Textile-Based Health Monitoring Technology Will Boost Sales by 49.3%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets for sensing and monitoring will grow by 49.3% a year between 2006 and 2010. NPD Group has predicted that interactive apparel is likely to become a billion dollar business before long. Promising applications include fitness...
Next Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the imprinted sportswear products industry today announced its fiscal third quarter earnings for the three and six-month periods ended August 29, 2008. The Company will file its Form 10-Q for the...
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...
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...
X-Rite Announces Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement and Special Meeting to Approve Capital Raise
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT) today filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC") a definitive proxy statement relating to the proposals described below and announced that a special meeting of X-Rite's shareholders will...
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...
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...
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...
Hanesbrands Inc. Announces Latest Progress in Supply Chain Strategy to Balance Global Production and Further Improve Cost Competitiveness
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI) announced today continued progress in executing its consolidation and globalization cost-reduction strategy, which includes increasing production in Asia. The latest supply chain streamlining, expected to be...
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...
Leather manufacturer ISA Tan Tec breaks ground on new ecological tannery in Vietnam
GUANGZHOU, China-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2008 - Ground has been broken on the new ecologically friendly model factory in Saigon, Vietnam of the Germany/Chinese leather producer ISA Tan Tec. Founder and CEO Thomas Schneider gave the go-ahead for the construction of a tannery that will emit 35...
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...
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...
Selectica to Host Webinar with Famous Independent Research Analyst on Healthcare Contract Management and Stark Law Regulatory Compliance
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Next week, Selectica (NASDAQ:SLTC), a leading provider of contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, will sponsor an informational webinar to help HMOs, hospitals, and other healthcare providers address the unique challenges of managing...
DRYCLEAN USA, Inc. Announces Year End Results
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - DRYCLEAN USA, Inc. (AMEX:DCU) today reported results of operations for the Company's year ended June 30, 2008. Revenues for fiscal 2008 were $22,705,143, and were basically flat when compared to revenues of $22,748,527 in fiscal 2007. Net earnings decreased...
Ennis, Inc. Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended August 31, 2008
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Ennis, Inc. (the "Company"), (NYSE: EBF), today reported financial results for the three and six months ended August 31, 2008. Highlights — Consolidated revenues increased 7.3% over the same quarter last year, from approximately $150.1...
Sport Supply Group Presenting at Thomas Weisel Growth Conference
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Sport Supply Group announced it will be presenting today, September 22, 2008, at the Thomas Weisel Consumer Growth Conference 2008 in New York City, NY. The event is being held at the Mandarin Oriental New York. The presentation, at 10:55 AM EDT, will be...
Asia Cork Completes New Factory to Expand Production
XI'AN, China-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Asia Cork Inc. (OTCBB:AKRK), a leading manufacturer of cork-based environmentally-friendly building materials for the Chinese and international building industry, today announced that the company has completed the construction of a new factory and...
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...
Taiwan Textile Research Institute and Delta Electronics Cooperate on Advanced Energy Storage Technology
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2008 - Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) and Delta Electronics, Inc. (Delta) today announced their cooperation in the field of flexible energy storage textile and advanced energy storage technology. Currently the components used for energy...
Announcement of an Affirmative View Regarding a Tender Offer in Ten-Arrows Co., Ltd. Shares
KOBE, Japan-(Business Wire)-September 20, 2008 - Ten-Arrows Co., Ltd. (OSAKA:9885): -0- *T To whom it may concern Company name: Ten-Arrows Co., Ltd. Representative: Katsuya Hayashi, Director and Representative Executive Officer (Code Number 9885: Second Section of Osaka Securities Exchange) Contact...
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...
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...
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...
Cintas Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal 2009, which ended on August 31, 2008. Revenue for the quarter was $1.0 billion, an increase of 5.0% over the first quarter revenue in fiscal 2008, on a...
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...
American Manufacturers Enjoy Successful Show in the AHMA / USA Pavilion at Expo Nacional Ferretera in Guadalajara, Mexico
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Participants in the sold out AHMA / USA Pavilion at Expo Nacional Ferretera in Guadalajara, Mexico expressed great satisfaction with the number of high quality contacts and leads they were able to generate during the three days of the show, which...
Rohm and Haas Declares Force Majeure on Acrylate, Methacrylate and Specialty Monomers
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2008 - Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) today said that, while its own facilities in the Houston area fared reasonably well through the effects of Hurricane Ike, multiple disruptions among suppliers and distributors along the Ship Channel have prevented the...
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...
Advantage GPO(SM) Announces Newest Participant
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Advantage GPO(SM), a buying consortium designed to increase the profitability of its members, announces Genova Products, Inc., as the program's newest participant. Genova will now be able to take advantage of significant cost savings on...
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...
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...
Turnstone Expands Fabric Options for Seating Collection with Exclusive Designs from Designtex
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Turnstone and Designtex, both Steelcase Inc. companies, today introduced new seating fabrics designed exclusively for Turnstone. Available in seven new pattern selections and a total of 77 textiles including environmental design options, the...
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...
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...
Weiqiao Textile Announces 2008 Interim Results
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2008 - Weiqiao Textile Company Limited ("the Company" or "Weiqiao Textile") and its subsidiaries, collectively, the "Group") (HKEX: 2698), the largest cotton textile producer in China, today announced its unaudited results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2008...
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...
Buckeye CEO to Participate in UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2008 - Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BKI) today announced that John B. Crowe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 4:00 p.m...
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...
Valet Services Laundry is Keen on Green: Valet Services Uses Environmentally Friendly Laundry Detergents and Chemistry
EL MONTE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 12, 2008 - Valet Services Laundry in partnership with Norchem Corporation announced that it has discontinued using Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE) based detergents in their laundry operation. This transition makes Valet Services the first major hospitality...
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...
UNITE HERE Union Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million to Cintas Employees
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2008 - A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled in favor of approximately 2,000 Cintas employee-partners who filed a class-action lawsuit against UNITE HERE for unlawfully violating their rights under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act...
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...
Cintas Corporation Announces Webcast for First Quarter FY2009 Results
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq:CTAS) today announced that it will release first quarter fiscal year 2009 results on Thursday, September 18, 2008 after the market closes. The Company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live...
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...
Mass Merchandiser's & Off-Price Apparel Buyers 2008-2009 Profiles over 7,900 Buyers at More Than 3,400 Companies
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mass Merchandiser's & Off-Price Apparel Buyers 2008-2009" directory to their offering. In a market as competitive as the apparel industry, every advantage counts. Let Mass Merchandisers...
Exact Software Announces Release of Exact Event Manager 7.5
MIDDLETON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Exact Software(TM), a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced the release of an upgraded version of its Exact Event Manager(R) solution, giving customers greater...
Simmons Consolidates Atlanta Manufacturing Operations into Existing Facilities
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Simmons Bedding Company announced today that it is transitioning its Atlanta manufacturing operations to the company's facilities in Dallas, Texas; Waycross, Ga. and Charlotte, N.C. with an anticipated effective date of September 18. The move is part of...
Flexsteel Announces Manufacturing Consolidation
DUBUQUE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Flexsteel Industries, Inc. has announced the closure of its New Paris, Indiana recreational vehicle seating manufacturing facility and the end of manufacturing operations at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania facility. The Company expects manufacturing...
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...
Industrial Nanotech Million Dollar Order for Textile Plant Resumes - Nansulate(R) EPX to Replace Nansulate(R) High Heat for Balance of Shipment
NAPLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2008 - Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company's Turkish Distributor, Kolorgen, Ltd., is filling the balance of the order for the Denizli Basma ve Boya Sanayii a.s. (DEBA...
Applied DNA Sciences to Mark Yorkshire Textiles and Fabrics with SigNature DNA
STONY BROOK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: APDN), a provider of DNA-based security solutions, today announced that it will utilize its proprietary SigNature(TM) DNA to mark Yorkshire Textiles and Fabrics in collaboration with the Textile...
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...
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...
FM Approvals Puts All Its Approval Guide Content Online for Product Specifiers, Buyers, Facility Managers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction
NORWOOD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Great news for those looking for a convenient online resource to help them select the right equipment and materials to protect commercial properties from damage. FM Approvals, a globally accredited product testing and certification organization, has...
Research and Markets: The China BDO-PTMEG-Spandex Industry Chain Report, 2007-2008 States That the Self-Sufficiency Rate of Spandex Has Increased from 48.57% to Current 90.94%
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Research and Markets Co., Ltd. - BASF Group - Yantai Spandex Co., Ltd. - INVISTA - Zhejiang Huafeng Spandex Co., Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/149ffa/china_bdoptmegsp
Corel and Wilcom Introduce Wilcom EmbroideryStudio e1.5 and Wilcom DecoStudio(C) e1.5
OTTAWA & SYDNEY, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Corel Corporation, a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, and Wilcom International, a leading developer of embroidery and decorations technology, today introduced the newest products resulting...
Leather and Leather Substitute Product Manufacturing in Australia Report Is The Authorotative Source Of Information On This Subject
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service...
An Analysis of Department Stores in Australia: Including Market Characteristics, Key Statistics and Major Competitors Research and Markets
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2008 - Research and Markets Household appliances. The commodities primary to these headings as well as other commodities are normally sold by separate departments or sections within the store with accounting and other records maintained on a...
Tommy Hilfiger U.S. Sportswear and Hilfiger Fragrance Now Exclusively at Macy's
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Less than a year after the announcement of an exclusive strategic alliance, Tommy Hilfiger rolls out a revved up new collection of women's and men's U.S. sportswear now available only at Macy's (NYSE:M). Additionally, the launch of the new Hilfiger...
Plus Size E-Commerce Giant (OneStopPlus.com(R)) Launches "The Bra Club"!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Redcats USA's OneStopPlus.com(R), one of the top plus size websites in the U.S. today, is proud to announce the launch of "The Bra Club." OneStopPlus.com(R) is a plus size web mall offering proprietary and national labels online. Becoming a member of "The...
James P. Kowske Appointed President of Laser Cladding Services, Ltd.
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Gremada Industries, Inc. today announced it has tapped its vice president of sales and marketing, James P. Kowske, to serve as the president of subsidiary, Laser Cladding Services, Ltd. (LCS). In addition to the new appointment, Kowske will continue in his...
Custom Boots Just a Few Clicks Away - New Web Site Allows Users to Design Original Boots
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2008 - Big Trail Ranch, a next generation Lucchese Classics Boots dealer, announces the launch of its Web site , Big Trail Ranch's "Custom Boot Builder Technology," lets consumers express their inner cowboy by creating their own original Lucchese Classics Boots.
AGY Holding Corp. Announces Standard & Poor's Rating
AIKEN, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - AGY Holding Corp. ("AGY" or the "Company") reports that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on AGY Holding Corp. to 'stable' from the previous outlook of 'negative'. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its ratings...
ABB to Demonstrate Groundbreaking Robotic Bin Picking
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - ABB Robotics, a leading robotics manufacturer, has expanded its application range for robot automation with the introduction of robotic bin picking. Always at the forefront of new technology, ABB will conduct demonstrations of its newest development during...
Examine the Structure and Mechanics of Textile Fibre Assemblies
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Structure and Mechanics of Textile Fibre Assemblies" report to their offering. Textile structure and mechanics are fundamental to the way textiles are designed, manufactured, tested and...
X-Rite and Pantone Demonstrate Color Fidelity Across Commercial and Flexographic Production Supply Chains at Graph Expo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced that it will showcase a live end-to-end production workflow in its booth featuring its latest line of design...
Tandy Leather Factory Opens Retail Store in Cheyenne, WY
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) announced today that it is opening a new retail store in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is the first domestic store opening in 2008 and brings the number of Tandy Leather retail stores to 73. The new store is...
Chapman Innovations' Revenue Growth Recognized by National and Local Publications
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Chapman Innovations (www.chapmaninnovations.com), industry leader, developer, and producer of thermal fabric solutions for a variety of industries and end-uses, today announced that the Company's record revenue growth over the last five years has...
Pantone Reveals Fashion Color Report Spring 2009
CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today released the PANTONE(R) Fashion Color Report Spring 2009. The report features the top 10...
Insight into the Textile Advances Driving the Automotive Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Textile Advances in the Automotive Industry" report to their offering. Automotive textiles represent one of the most valuable international markets for technical textiles. Textile advances...
Photo from an American Express Collaboration with 'Project Runway' Guest Judge and Famed Designer Diane von Furstenberg is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - A photo from an American Express collaboration with 'Project Runway' guest judge and famed designer Diane von Furstenberg is available on Business Wire's web site and AP PhotoExpress. Photo caption: American Express collaborated with 'Project Runway' guest...
Xerium Appoints Proven Business Development Executive to Lead Asia Operations as New Vietnam Facility Nears Completion
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today announced changes to Xerium's Asian Division management structure aimed at accelerating...
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports August Sales Down 9% Against August 2007
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) reported today that sales for the month of August were $4.0 million compared to $4.4 million in August 2007, down 9%. Year to date sales are down 4% to $35.4 million in the current year from $36.8 million...
Phoebe Philo Named Creative Director at CELINE
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - LVMH Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phoebe Philo as creative director of CELINE. Phoebe Philo is one of the world's most respected designers, credited as being at the heart of...
The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces August Comparable Store Sales Declined 8.7%
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, reported net sales and comparable store sales for the four-week period ended August 30, 2008, or fiscal August, as follows: -0- *T Comparable Store Sales Net...
Stage Stores Reports August Sales
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2008 - Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE:SSI) today reported that its total sales for the four week August period ended August 30, 2008 decreased 3.0% to $119.8 million from $123.5 million in the prior year four week period ended September 1, 2007. Comparable store...
Burlington Coat Factory Announces Fiscal 2008 Operating Results
BURLINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries (the "Company"), a nationwide retailer based in Burlington, New Jersey, today announced its results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008. The Company experienced a...
Culp Announces First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2009
HIGH POINT, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended August 3, 2008. Overview For the three months ended August 3, 2008, net sales were $59.3 million compared with $65.2 million a year ago. The...
Macy's, Inc. Bag Hunger: 15.3 Million Meals Provided This Year to Feeding America's Nationwide Network of Food Banks
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) store and support divisions today announced the results of the 11th annual Partners in Time "Bag Hunger" summer national food campaign, benefiting many affiliates of Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief charity in...
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Reports 9% Increase in Second Quarter Earnings Per Share; Company to Hold Conference Call on September 4, 2008
HAMPSTEAD, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: JOSB) announces that earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 9% to $0.48 per share, as compared to $0.44 per share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007. Net...
An Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Acquires Kraco Enterprises Inc., the Leading Manufacturer of Automotive Aftermarket Floor Mats
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 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 Kraco Enterprises Inc...
Polo Ralph Lauren to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) (the "Company") announced that the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Roger Farah, will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 4, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. at the Marriott...
G-III Apparel Group Announces Date for Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) announced today that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2009 earnings on Tuesday, September 9th. A conference call to discuss results will be held at 4:30 p.m. EDT that same day. While the...
American Hardware Manufacturers Association Launches International Publication
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) announced it will launch an international edition of its successful news publication The Hard Fax: Home Improvement Industry News. The Hard Fax International will launch Monday, September 8th...
August Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); PMI at 49.9%; Production Growing; New Orders, Employment and Inventories Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slowing
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in August, while the overall economy grew for the 82nd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued...
Janome Reveals the Ideal Crafting Companion for Marie Osmond
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Since announcing their partnership in May 2008, Janome America, Inc, a leading manufacturer of sewing machines, and Marie Osmond have been hard at work developing the perfect creative tool for Marie's life-long passion of quilting. As an experienced...
SKECHERS Grows Its Operations in Hong Kong Through Joint Venture
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry, today announced that it has expanded its operations in Hong Kong and Macau through a joint venture (known as SKECHERS Hong Kong Limited) with the Onwel...
Volcom Announces Acquisition of Japanese Distributor
COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCM) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire its distributor in Japan, a key territory of the company's international operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "This acquisition is a...
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Announces Conference Call on Thursday, September 4, 2008 to Discuss Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008 Results
HAMPSTEAD, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: "JOSB") announces today that a conference call to discuss its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time...
PANTONE ColorMunki Create Ships
CARLSTADT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2008 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT) and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced that PANTONE(R) ColorMunki(TM) Create, an intuitive software and hardware solution...
Levi Strauss & Co. Chief Financial Officer to Leave Company
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&CO.) today announced that its chief financial officer, Hans Ploos van Amstel, has decided to leave the company to pursue other career opportunities. LS&CO.'s corporate controller and principal accounting officer, Heidi Manes...
NexCen Brands Announces Jack Rovner Resigns from Board of Directors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC), today announced that Jack Rovner has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective August 29, 2008. Jack Rovner was elected director of the Company on October 31, 2006. Mr. Rovner is the co-owner and partner of Vector...
Culp, Inc. to Broadcast 2009 Fiscal First-Quarter Conference Call Live on the Internet
HIGH POINT, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Culp, Inc. (NYSE:CFI), today announced that it will provide an on-line, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its fiscal 2009 first-quarter conference call on Thursday, September 4, 2008. During this call Culp will review the company's financial...
True Religion to Present at the 2008 Southern California Investor Conference
VERNON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRLG) announced today that Pete Collins, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 2008 Southern California Investor Conference, to be held September 3, 2008, at The Island Hotel in Newport...
Albany International Declares Dividend
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on October 7, 2008, to shareholders of record on September 8, 2008. Albany...
World Cotton Trends in Demand and Supply 2007 - Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Research and Markets of each fibre/yarn distributed by countries. The countries are China, Taiwan, India, USA, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Australia, Greece, Syria, Egypt and West Europe. The report will be useful at all levels of decision makers and...
World Fibre & Brazil Trends in Demand and Supply 2007 - Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World Fibre & Brazil Trends in Demand and Supply 2007" report to their offering. Brazil, one of the fastest growing South American countries, accounts for 6% of global cotton output and 1...
Research and Markets: Now Available - Tamfelt Report - Equity Research Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 29, 2008 - Research and Markets division focuses on the production of paper and board machine clothing. Its product line includes industrial fabrics, press felts, belts, dryer fabrics and carrier ropes. In addition, the division offers basic technical...
Camstar Strengthens Market Leadership, Reporting Strong Second Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Camstar, the leading provider of Enterprise Manufacturing and Quality Execution solutions, today announced strong financial results for the second quarter, 2008, which ended June 30, with a 40% increase in total revenue for the quarter year over...
Supply-Chain World 2009 to Explore Using SCOR and Other Tools to Create and Deliver Greater Supply Chain Value in a Global Business Environment
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - Critical strategies for creating and delivering supply chain value—in many instances, using the Supply-Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR(R))—will be explored at the 2009 Supply-Chain World North America Conference & Exposition...
X-Rite's Groundbreaking Optical Brightener Compensation Module Now Available
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced the immediate availability of the industry's first ever complete Optical Brightener Compensation (OBC...
An Industry Profile of Narrow Fabric Mills in the United States: Examine Industry Conditions, Key Competitors and Market Characteristics
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Research and Markets manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts...
Sport Supply Group Reports FY08 EPS of $0.76, Up 105%; Q408 EPS of $0.15 vs. ($0.03)
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Sport Supply Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBI) today reported a 105% increase in its fully diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Metrics for the Quarter and the Year Ending period are noted below: For the Fourth Fiscal Quarter Ending...
Randy Royce New Chief Buying Officer in New Wave Group
GOTEBORG, Sweden-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - Regulatory News: New Wave Group (STO:NEWAB): Joakim Holmberg leaves his position as Chief Buying Officer (CBO) and is replaced by Randy Royce, who currently works as Manager for New Wave Group's buying office in Bangladesh. Earlier Randy worked at...
Timken Bearings Help Susiram Save Power
CANTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - As skyrocketing energy costs push the world's manufacturers to cut consumption, The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) is receiving additional confirmation of a fact it has understood well for more than 109 years—high-quality Timken bearings contribute to...
Penford Resumes Starch Production in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Penford Corporation (Nasdaq: PENX) announced today that its principal subsidiary, Penford Products Co., has begun manufacturing industrial starch at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility. The plant, which produces industrial and food starch as well as...
Janome America Takes the Quilting Industry by Storm with the Introduction of the Memory Craft(R) 11000 Special Edition
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Recently celebrating the production of their 50 millionth machine, Janome America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, takes another revolutionary step in the sewing industry with the introduction of the Memory Craft 11000 Special...
Invaluable Resource Detailing the Strategies of Leading International Technical Textiles Companies
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Strategies of Leading International Technical Textiles Companies" report to their offering. Strategies of leading international technical textiles companies is a major new report by the...
Research and Markets: Cut & Sew Apparel Contractors In The US Have Attained A Controversial Reputation Due To Its Decades-Long Association With Sweatshop Labour
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service...
An Analysis of the Textile & Fabric Finishing Mills Industry in the United States: Understand Key Statistics, Industry Performance and Key Competitors
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - Research and Markets , stonewashing, and other mechanical finishing, such as preshrinking, shrinking, sponging, calendaring, mercerizing, and napping; as well as cleaning, scouring, and the preparation of natural fibers and raw stock. This report...
In Challenging Economic Times, MISUMI Configurable Components Keep Machine Builders Competitive
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2008 - MISUMI USA, Inc., a leading supplier of configurable and fixed components for factory automation, announces that configurable components have exceeded customer's expectations. Customers have benefited by using MISUMI configurable components and...
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills Industry Group in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 15, 2008 - Research and Markets . Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry groups revenue for the year 2007 was approximately $8.9 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 24.09%. Import was valued at $1.0 billion USD from 72...
Delta Apparel Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-August 15, 2008 - Delta Apparel, Inc. (AMEX: DLA) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 28, 2008. Fourth Quarter Results Net sales for the three months ended June 28, 2008, were a record $105.3 million, an increase of...
American Apparel Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - American Apparel, Inc. (Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2008 and for the six month period ended June 30, 2008...
Perry Ellis International to Release Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today that the Company will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 on Friday, August 22, 2008 before the market opens. The Company will sponsor a conference call to...
dELiA*s, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results on August 28, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - dELiA*s, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLIA), a direct marketing and retail company comprised of three lifestyle brands primarily targeting consumers between the ages of 12 and 19, intends to release second quarter fiscal 2008 results after the close of market on August...
OmniaLuo Revenue up 147% to $6.3 Million and Net Income up 136% to $1.2 Million for the First Half of 2008
SHENZHEN, China-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - OmniaLuo, Inc. ("OmniaLuo" or the "Company") (OTCBB: OLOU), a China-based company engaged in the business of designing, developing, marketing and distributing fine women's apparel under the brand name OMNIALUO, announced record operating results...
Find in This New Report Complete 2007 Data and Outlook into Year 2012 for the U.S Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - Research and Markets per Establishment ——- Establishment Sizes by Number of Employees ——- Establishments by U.S. States — Value-Added Competitive Landscape — Industry Concentration — Industry Aggregate...
NPD Looks at Back-to-School 2008 in Challenging Times
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2008 - The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, released the results of its annual Back-to-School 2008 survey of consumers' purchasing intentions. Consumers tell NPD they plan to cut back their spending across almost all categories. -0...
HNI Corporation Appoints Don Mead as President, The Gunlocke Company
MUSCATINE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2008 - HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today the appointment of Don Mead as President, The Gunlocke Company, reporting to Stan Askren, Chairman, President and CEO, HNI Corporation. Don joined HNI Corporation in 2000 as Vice President, Marketing...
Zazzle's(R) Custom Shoe Offering Debuts with Strong Response
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2008 - Zazzle (www.Zazzle.com), the only on-demand retail platform for consumers and major brands, today announced that - just one week after launch - consumer interest for their custom shoe offering (www.zazzle.com/shoes) has been incredibly strong...
Macy's, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings of 17 Cents Per Diluted Share vs. 16 Cents Last Year
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported earnings of 17 cents per diluted share for the second quarter of 2008, ended Aug. 2, 2008, compared with diluted earnings per share of 16 cents for the same 13-week period last year. Same-store sales in the second...
Macy's Partners with dunnhumbyUSA to Develop, Apply Customer Insights to Grow Same-Store Sales
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) and dunnhumbyUSA, a leading consumer insight firm, today announced that Macy's is partnering with dunnhumbyUSA under a significant multi-year agreement. Macy's will be dunnhumbyUSA's exclusive client in the department store category...
American Eagle Outfitters Announces Second Quarter Earnings Results Conference Call
PITTSBURGH, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) will report second quarter earnings on the morning of Wednesday, August 27th. At 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 27, 2008, the company's management team will host a conference call to review the financial...
Tween Brands to Convert Retail Stores to Justice Brand to Drive Growth and Profitability
NEW ALBANY, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - Tween Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TWB) today announced that it will convert approximately 560 Limited Too stores across the country to its more value-oriented Justice brand to drive growth and profitability. Both brands sell fashion basics and lifestyle...
Tarrant Apparel Group to Announce Second Quarter Results on Thursday, August 14th
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - Tarrant Apparel Group (NASDAQ: TAGS) announced today that it will release its second quarter results on Thursday, August 14th after the market closes. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results later that day. The conference call will...
K-Swiss Declares Third Quarter 2008 Cash Dividend
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - K-Swiss Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: KSWS) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008. The dividend, which equates to an annualized rate of $0.20 per...
The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter FY09 Results; Raises Full Year Outlook
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced sales and earnings results for the second quarter ended July 26, 2008. Net sales for the second quarter of...
Hirsch International Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - Hirsch International Corp. (NASDAQ: HRSH, http://www.hirschinternational.com), the leading provider of advanced embroidery, screen-printing, textile laser systems, and digital printing and services to the North American graphic and decorated...
G&K Services Reports Strong Fiscal 2008 Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2008 - G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKSR), today reported record revenue for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008 of $1,002.4 million, a 7.8 percent increase from previous year revenue of $929.5 million. The increase in revenue was driven by rental organic...
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. Reports 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results and Announces Earnings Call
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. (the "Company"), announced it will discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2008 on a conference call to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Results...
Buckeye Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
MEMPHIS, TENN.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Buckeye Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BKI) today announced that net sales in the April-June quarter grew by 7.6% over the prior year to $215.3 million, a new sales record for the Company. Earnings for the quarter were $9.3 million after tax ($0.24 per...
Culp Announces Acquisition of Bodet & Horst USA Knitted Mattress Fabric Operations
HIGH POINT, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) today announced the acquisition of the knitted mattress fabrics operation of Bodet & Horst USA, LP ("B&H"). This business will be operated by Culp Home Fashions, the mattress fabrics division of Culp, Inc. For the past six...
Forward Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), a designer and distributor of custom carrying case solutions, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008 and for the nine months ended June 30, 2008. Fiscal Third...
INVISTA B.V. to Release Second Quarter 2008 Results to Investors
WICHITA, Kan.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - INVISTA B.V., a global integrated fibers and polymers company, will release on August 14 financial results for the quarter ended June 30. The company will host a conference call for investors at 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, August 22. The call will be led by...
New Textile Machinery Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Research and Markets . Its SIC equivalent code is: 3552 - Textile Machinery. Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry's revenue for the year 2007 was approximately $1.1 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 26.72...
Macy's, Inc. to Host August 13 Conference Call
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) is scheduled to report its second quarter 2008 earnings on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, and will Webcast a call with financial analysts that day at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Webcast is accessible to the media and general public either via...
Cintas Document Management Division Earns Industry's Highest Security Certification
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2008 - Cintas Corporation's (Nasdaq: CTAS) Document Management division announced today it has become the first and only company in document destruction to become nationally AAA certified by the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID), the...
Burlington Coat Factory Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Conference Call Rescheduled for September 12, 2008
BURLINGTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") today announced that its conference call reviewing fiscal 2008 financial results has been rescheduled for Friday, September 12, 2008 at...
Going Green: Policies to Promote Environmentally Sound Activities in Apparel
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - Research and Markets to track industrial chemicals produced in or imported into the country. Some man-made fibres, such as Lenzing's lyocell fibre Tencel, have a minimal impact on the environment. Also, organic cotton production is growing rapidly...
UTEK Corporation's TekScout(TM) and the American Physical Society Announce Alliance
TAMPA, Fla. & WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 8, 2008 - UTEK Corporation (AMEX:UTK) (LSE-AIM:UTK), an innovation services company, and the American Physical Society (APS), a professional organization of physicists, today announced an alliance which will bring together UTEK's TekScout service...
Nike Offers Free Trips to Australia for Five Runners and Their Guests on The Nike+ Human Race 10K Plane Fueled by Air New Zealand
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - As runners continue to register for the Nike+ Human Race, to be held on Aug. 31, 2008 in 25 cities around the world and anywhere with Nike+, they now have the chance to make history by running two races on the same day on different continents. With...
Research and Markets: The Group Esprit Holdings Limited Recorded Revenues Of HK$29,640 Million During The Fiscal Year Ended June 2007, An Increase Of 26.9% Over 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Research and Markets in fiscal year 2007, an increase of 38.6% over 2006. Scope of the Report - Provides all the crucial company information required for business and competitor intelligence needs - Contains a study of the major internal and external...
Citi Capital Strategies Advises Rite Systems and Ricon Colors on its Acquisition by Clariant
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Rite Systems, Inc. and Ricon Colors, Inc., designers and producers of custom colorants and additives for the plastics industry have been acquired by Clariant, a global leader in the field of specialty chemicals and color and additive masterbatches. Citi...
Louis Vuitton is Awarded Largest Ever Judgment on Trademark Counterfeiting and Copyright Case in Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Louis Vuitton Malletier, SA part of LVMH, the world's leading luxury group, today announced that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded it the largest ever judgment in a trademark and counterfeiting case in Canada, in its...
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports July Sales Down 2% Against July 2007
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) reported today that sales for the month of July were $4.2 million compared to $4.3 million in July 2007, down 2%. Year to date sales are down 3% at $31.4 million in the current year from $32.3 million last...
Vector Strategy Announces US Military Body Armor Report
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Vector Strategy is pleased to announce a significant research project culminating in the publication of a groundbreaking report on the US military body armor industry. The report, titled US Military Body Armor Industry: Forecast and Analysis...
Physical Properties of Textile Fibres Has Become a Classic, Providing the Standard Reference on Key Aspects of Fibre Performance
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Physical Properties of Textile Fibres" report to their offering. First published in 1962, and now in its fourth edition, Physical properties of textile fibres has become a classic, providing...
There Have Been Important Recent Developments in the Production and Application of Three Dimensional Fabrics
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2008 - Research and Markets fabrics Permeability of multi-layer woven fabrics Using multilayer woven fabrics in resin transfer moulding For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b02d57/3d_fibrous_assembl
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Financial Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2008
NOGALES, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Alpha Pro Tech (AMEX:APT) a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced its financial results for the three and six month periods...
SmartSilver(TM) Endorsed by Australian Wool Innovation to Protect Wool from Odor-Causing Microbes
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - NanoHorizons Inc., a leader in the creation of nanoscale performance additives for the textile and medical industries, has been acknowledged by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) as producing an effective antimicrobial for wool and other natural...
LCWaikiki of Turkey Implements Alien(R) RFID Solution for Garment Tracking at Its Flagship Store
MORGAN HILL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - Alien Technology Corporation, an industry leader for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services, in partnership with STS, recently implemented a retail level garment tracking system with LCWaikiki in Istanbul, Turkey. With more...
X-Rite Reports Second Quarter Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 28, 2008. Second Quarter Highlights — Net sales totaled $73.5 million, a 1.7 percent increase over the second quarter of 2007 on a pro...
Research and Markets: Marks & Spencer Has Attracted a Significantly Increased Number of Clothing Shoppers in 2008 to Lengthen Its Lead over Next in Second Place to 5.7 Percentage Points
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2008 - Research and Markets - Bhs - Debenhams - M&S - Matalan - New Look - Next - Primark - River Island - Tesco - TK Maxx For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7be49f/how_britain_shops Source: Verdict Research Limited
SupplyPro Capital Launches the `EZ Start' Financing Program to Support Point-of-Use Dispensing Strategies in Manufacturing Operations
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2008 - SupplyPro, Inc. has joined with Somerset Capital Group to form SupplyPro Capital and today launched a new leasing program for industrial vending customers. SupplyPro Capital's "EZ Start" program gives manufacturers the opportunity to...
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to Present Webcast of Analyst Conference on First Quarter Financial Results for Year Ending March 2009
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2008 - Junichi Matsumoto, CFO of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:8031)(NASDAQ:MITSY)(ISIN:JP3893600001) hosted an analyst conference on Monday August 4, 2008 to announce first quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2009. An audio webcast of this...
PHASE 2 International Opens Pacific Northwest Office to Serve Growing Demand for SaaS
HONOLULU, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2008 - PHASE 2 International (www.phase2int.com) announced today that it is continuing its efforts to grow the business and expand its presence with the opening of a new Seattle-area Pacific Northwest office. The company's success, as evidenced by its...
The Dixie Group Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2008 - The Dixie Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXYN) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 28, 2008. For the second quarter, income from continuing operations was $1,283,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with...
United We Rise: Nike Debuts New Team USA Basketball Creative
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2008 - As the USA Basketball Men's National Team continues on its quest to reclaim hoops supremacy in international competition in Beijing, Nike (NYSE:NKE) is set to release a new commercial spot that captures the essence of the team's selfless play and...
Global Care Solutions, LLC Formed by Palm Beach Capital And Uniters S.p.A.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - Palm Beach Capital, a South Florida based private equity firm and majority owner of Stainsafe, together with Uniters, an Italian based global manufacturer and distributor of leading furniture care products and warranty programs and the...
Albany International Reports Second-Quarter Results
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) reported second-quarter net income per share of $0.20, after reductions of $0.47 from net restructuring charges, idle-capacity costs related to restructuring, and costs related to continuing performance-improvement...
Angelica Corporation Announces Completion of Merger
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - Angelica Corporation announced today the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each issued and outstanding share of Angelica common stock was converted into the right to...
Kazakhstan Kagazy Sets Date Of AGM
ALMATY, Kazakhstan-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - Kazakhstan Kagazy PLC (the "Company" or "Kagazy") (LSE:KAG), one of Kazakhstan's leading industrial groups, today announced that the Board of Directors (the "Board") set the date for the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM...
Hastings Mutual Partners with Identity Theft 911(R) to Provide Identity Fraud Advocacy Services
HASTINGS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - Hastings Mutual Insurance Company has teamed up with Identity Theft 911(R), a leading provider of identity management solutions, to provide its policyholders with proactive identity theft services and on-demand access to fraud specialists. Hastings...
LVMH Announces the Appointment of Renaud Dutreil
PARIS-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - LVMH announces the appointment of Renaud Dutreil as Chairman of LVMH Inc., based in New York, as of 1 September 2008. He will represent the group in North America, notably to public authorities and business community. He will ensure the regional coordination of...
GE Corporate Lending Provides $100 Million Plan of Reorganization Credit Facility to Hancock Fabrics, Inc.
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending today announced it provided a $100 million plan of reorganization credit facility to Hancock Fabrics Inc., a fabrics and accessories retailer. The financing will be used to complete the company's reorganization...
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces Increase to Million Dollar Order for DEBA Textile Plant in Turkey
NAPLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company's Turkish Distributor, Kolorgen, Ltd., intends to replace the balance of the order for the Denizli Basma ve Boya Sanayii a.s...
Principia's Global Study to Address the Emerging Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers Landscape
EXTON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2008 - The tipping point has been reached in the plastics industry's commitment towards the development of bio-based and biodegradable polymers for industrial scale applications. Increasing and unpredictable petroleum costs along with environmental concerns...
Webcast Alert: Tandy Leather Factory Inc. Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 2, 2008 - Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) announces the following Webcast: What: Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: August 5, 2008 @ 4:00 PM Eastern Where: http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=132467 How: Live over the Internet...
Hancock Fabrics Emerges from Bankruptcy
BALDWYN, Miss.-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2008 - Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFIQ.PK) today announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after successfully restructuring its business operations and satisfying the conditions to effectiveness set forth in the Plan of...
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