Under Armour, IMG form partnership Nov 3, 2009
Pyne said the new business relationship would not affect its agents, who negotiate with a wide array of sneaker and apparel companies on behalf of their clients. IMG has a fiduciary duty to its clients, Pyne said, so the company would not steer athletes to sign an Under Armour endorsement because of the company s new ties to IMG.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Fashion Industry Shakeup (835) Aug 22, 2009
They affect the whole supply chain, said Donald Nunnari, president of the Downtown-based factor Merchant Factors Corp., which represents many local apparel companies and relies mostly on CIT and Wells Fargo Trade Capital to run credit checks on retailers. While CIT seems to be back to business as usual following the infusion, Nunnari said, the uncertainty in the credit market has driven some businesses away from factor financing altogether. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
CIT moves closer to bankruptcy Jul 17, 2009
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Apparel Designer to the Stars Launches SLIMINIZER, Her Own New and Affordable Shapewear Line Available June 19th Jun 19, 2009
After a highly successful career spanning two decades as an intimate apparel and shapewear designer for leading apparel companies including Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Bali - Liegey, who has also designed apparel lines for pop star Jessica Simpson, and Tyra, struck out on her own committed to creating a new shapewear line to meet the needs of today's woman. With only $650. (PR Newswire)
Battle over swimsuits shows no signs of letting up May 17, 2009
"I didn't even know there were that many in the world. I thought there were about five, and I should know. This is my business. I'm like, '22?' A lot of people have gotten into the game because they can see an opportunity.''In the end, all this competition could work out well for the swimmers. The apparel companies have long been the primary source of income for many world-class athletes. The more of them there are, the better it is for everybody, said Evan Morgenstein, who represents many of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Battle over swimsuits shows no signs of ending May 17, 2009
" In the end, all this competition could work out well for the swimmers. The apparel companies have long been the primary source of income for many world-class athletes. The more of them there are, the better it is for everybody, said Evan Morgenstein, who represents many of the world's top swimmers, including Peirsol, Shanteau and Dara Torres. "This has done everything from creating absolute anarchy and indecision among the athletes, coaches and federations, but it's also created opportunities... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Designers swim with tide Mar 1, 2009
While all around them, apparel companies are flocking to Asian factories, including Pacific Brands manufacturers of Bonds, Berlei, and Holeproof, which has announced it would sack 1850 local workers designers Anna Hewett and Lil Boyd are determined to keep making all their garments here. "It's getting harder all the time to stay in Australia with everything that's happening with the economy and people watching their money much more closely, but we really want to support the local industry. We... (The Age, Australia)
