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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...
InGroup Licensing Lands Exclusive Rep Agreement With Top Canadian Sportswear Manufacturer Kersh
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2008 - Fashion licensing agency InGroup Licensing today announced it has been named exclusive licensing agent for Kersh, the prominent Canadian fashion label focused on the young contemporary women's market. In its new role, InGroup will work to bring the Kersh's...
July Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); PMI at 50%; Production and Employment Growing; New Orders and Inventories Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slowing
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2008 - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector was unchanged in July, while the overall economy grew for the 81st consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Ruddick Corporation Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2008 - Headline of release dated July 31, 2008 should read: Ruddick Corporation Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Results (sted Ruddick Corporation Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2007 Results). The corrected release reads: RUDDICK CORPORATION REPORTS FISCAL...
X-Rite Launches xDNA System to Save Automakers and Automotive Suppliers Time and Money in Applying Effect Paints
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ:XRIT) today launched its xDNA(R) system with the MA98(R) handheld spectrophotometer to save automakers and automotive suppliers considerable time and money in applying metallic flake and other effect paints that are...
X-Rite Announces Conference Call for Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT) will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results of the second quarter of 2008. The call will be held in conjunction with the company's earnings release, which will be published before the market...
Lafarge: Results as of June 30, 2008; Second Quarter Operating Results Rise Strongly: up 44% in Emerging Markets
PARIS-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2008 - Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Lafarge (Paris:LG), chaired by Bruno Lafont, met on July 31, 2008 to approve the accounts for the period ended June 30, 2008. The Board congratulated the Group for the very fast recovery of its activities in Sichuan...
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. to Announce 2008 Second Quarter Results on August 6, 2008
NOGALES, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 31, 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, announced today that it will be reporting results for the second...
Meredith Paley Named Vice President, Public Relations of The Talbots Brand
HINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2008 - The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced the appointment of Meredith Paley as Vice President, Public Relations for the Talbots brand, responsible for directing its fashion public relations initiatives. In her new role, Ms. Paley will be based in...
OrthoLite Launches ESD Technology
AMHERST, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2008 - Responding to an increasing demand for antistatic insole technology, OrthoLite, a leading supplier of open cell foam insoles in the performance and footwear category, launched today OrthoLite ESD (electro-static dissipating). ESD is directed for the...
Talbots Adopts Revised Corporate Governance Initiatives for Board of Directors
HINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2008 - The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced revised corporate governance initiatives for its Board of Directors including the appointment of Mr. Tsutomu Kajita as non-executive Chairman of the Board, Mr. Gary Pfeiffer as independent Lead Director...
VMETRO's VMDRIVE Increases Capacity and Media Options
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2008 - VMETRO, a leader in high-speed data recording systems and rugged storage devices, today announced the availability of additional new storage alternatives for its VMDRIVE. Available since January 2007, the VMDRIVE 6U VME/cPCI slot storage products now include...
Hanesbrands Inc. Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Results
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2008 - Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI), a leading marketer of innerwear, outerwear and hosiery apparel, today reported results for the 2008 second quarter. Earnings increased in the quarter as a result of continued strategic execution, while sales...
Angelica Corporation Shareholders Vote to Approve Merger
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2008 - Angelica Corporation (NYSE: AGL) announced that its shareholders approved the merger agreement between Angelica and a company formed by Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking. The merger agreement was approved today at a special meeting of shareholders of...
Macy's Goods Were Not Produced in Long Island City "Sweatshop"
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2008 - Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported that a Long Island garment factory cited by the New York State Department of Labor for labor law violations was, in fact, not manufacturing goods for sale at Macy's. "There is no place in Macy's stores for goods that are...
VMETRO Deploys Helicopter Storage System
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2008 - VMETRO has shipped data recording solutions to the Radar Systems Division of Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), for the US Navy MH-60R Multi-Mode Automatic Radar Periscope Detection and Discriminator...
CIT Provides Financing to Fashion Designer Trina Turk
NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2008 - CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading global commercial finance company, today announced that it has provided a senior secured credit facility to Trina Turk, a Los Angeles-based designer and manufacturer of women's contemporary clothing...
The Discovery Channel's New Network, Planet Green, Features The Refinishing Touch
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - The Refinishing Touch, a world leader in providing environmentally-safe, onsite furniture refinishing and re-upholstery services, will be featured on the Discovery Channel's Planet Green network tonight, Monday, July 28th at 7pm EDT. The program called the...
Hankersen International Corp. Announces New Trading Symbol AKRK
XI'AN, China-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - Hankersen Intl. Corp. (OTCBB:AKRK), a leading manufacturer of cork-based environmentally-friendly building materials for the Chinese and international building industry, announced today that the company has received its new trading symbol from Nasdaq...
Simmons Expands Product Portfolio with New Beautyrest and Specialty Innovations for Solutions at All Price Points
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - Simmons Bedding Company announced today that it is introducing extensions to its Beautyrest(R), Natural Care(R) and ComforPedic(R) mattress lines as part of the company's "Be Complete" initiative at this week's Las Vegas Furniture Market. Simmons' new models...
Redcats Group Completes the Sale of its Missy Apparel Brands in the U.S.
PARIS-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - Redcats Group, a leader in home shopping announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Redcats USA has completed the sale of its missy division including Chadwick's(R), metrostyle(TM) and Closeout Catalog Outlet(TM), to Monomoy Capital Partners, a U.S...
Cognex Receives Multi-Million Dollar Order from China Steel
NATICK, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announced today that China Steel Corporation, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of integrated steel products, has placed an order for seven Cognex SmartView(R) surface inspection systems. This multi-million dollar sale...
California Small Manufacturers Increase Sales $243 Million
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - Southern California small manufacturers reported an overall $243 million increase in sales in the previous year, as a result of implementing changes recommended through consulting services provided by the California Manufacturing Technology...
Cintas Transitions to NPE-Free Detergents
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2008 - Cintas Corporation, in conjunction with Washing Systems, LLC (WSI) announced today it has become the first major industrial launderer to transition company-wide from a Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE) - based detergent to a new, more environmentally friendly...
Sean John Underwear Names Nelly as New Spokesmodel
NEW YORK, July 28 PRNewswire — Sean John Underwear taps internationally renowned recording artist, Nelly, as their new spokesmodel. The first campaign features Nelly donning the Fall collection of underwear basics and loungewear. The campaign was shot by Randee St. Nicholas and...
Nine West Group and New Balance Partner to Create Fashion-Lifestyle Footwear Collection
NEW YORK, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nine West Group, a division of Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) ("Jones"), and New Balance today announced that they have entered into an agreement to license, create and distribute a fashion-lifestyle footwear collection that brings...
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. Files Disclosure Statement Regarding Plan of Reorganization
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 25 PRNewswire — Goody's Family Clothing, Inc., a retailer of moderately priced family apparel operating in small to midsize markets primarily throughout the Southeast, today announced that on July 24, 2008, it and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Debtors...
S&K Famous Brands Announces Strategic Plan Initiatives
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 25, 2008 - S&K Famous Brands, Inc. (OTC:SKFB) will execute several new initiatives to further the company's new vision and strategic plan. These initiatives include: — Strategic Advisors: S&K Famous Brands Inc. (dba S&K Menswear) has engaged Alvarez and...
The DCH Group Inks Deal with Details Hospitality Alliance to Bring Five Star Custom Furnishings at Three Star Prices to Hospitality Clients
SAN ANTONIO, July 25 PRNewswire — The DCH Group, a leading provider of hospitality products and services announced today it reached an agreement with Details Hospitality Alliance, Inc., a custom manufacturer of FF&E and related hospitality products for the hospitality industry...
Video: Interested in a Career in the Fashion Industry?
PITTSBURGH, July 25 PRNewswire — Do you love fashion and want to turn your love of the industry into a career? The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition gives high school students interested in the highly competitive fashion industry an opportunity to earn a full tuition...
Company Profile for MBI Technology Co., Ltd.
-(Business Wire)-July 25, 2008 - MBI Technology Co., Ltd., a global manufacturer of intarsia knitting machines, was established in 2003 as it succeeded the 20 years of fabric industry experience from E-STAR Co., Ltd. Since the new establishments, MBI Technology has been focusing on developing and...
Polymer Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2008 - Polymer Group, Inc. (OTCBB:POLGA) (OTCBB:POLGB), a global, technology-driven developer, producer and marketer of engineered materials, announced today it will release second quarter and year-to-date 2008 results after the close of the market on...
Kellwood Names New President and CEO
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2008 - Kellwood Company ("Kellwood"), a leading designer and marketer of women's and children's branded apparel products, today announced the appointment of Michael W. Kramer as President and CEO of Kellwood Company, Women's Clothing Business, effective August...
Tommy Hilfiger Named #1 Designer and #16 Brand in Women's Wear Daily Annual 'WWD 100' List
NEW YORK, July 24 PRNewswire — Tommy Hilfiger, one of the world's most recognized premium lifestyle brands, was recently included in Women's Wear Daily's (WWD) annual "WWD 100" issue. The "WWD 100" list names the top 100 brands female consumers know best, including categories such as...
Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement for Eastern Europe
NELSONVILLE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2008 - Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY) announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Rapala VMC Oyi for distribution of Rocky Outdoor branded hunting boots in Eastern Europe. Headquartered in Helinski, Finland, Rapala is a global...
Mattress Firm to Help Rock the Bayou
HOUSTON, July 24 PRNewswire — Mattress Firm, one of the nation's leading specialty mattress retailers announced today that they have signed on as a sponsor of the upcoming four-day Rock the Bayou festival. The festival lineup is set to include some of rock's most legendary bands, a...
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. to Webcast Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
NEW YORK, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (NYSE: KCP) announced today that the Company will broadcast a conference call to discuss second quarter 2008 results. The call will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted...
Xerium Technologies Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2008 - Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that it plans to release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, ending...
Ever-Glory CEO Edward Yihua Kang Featured in WallSt.net Interview
NANJING, China, July 24 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. (Amex: EVK) ("the Company," "Ever-Glory"), a leading apparel manufacturer in the People's Republic of China, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yihua Kang, was...
Universal Fibers Releases 'Stewardship Through Innovation' Video on YouTube
BRISTOL, Va., July 24 PRNewswire — The story of Universal Fibers' commitment to the environment and the industry is now just a click away. The company has just released a video explaining its new EarthSmart(sm) Technology. The four-minute broadcast has also been posted on the...
China's Development of Own Brands to Create Enough Political and Economic Pressure on Counterfeiters Forcing Them out Of Business
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Apparel Counterfeiting in China - Management Briefing" report to their offering. As China readies itself for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, its government has been cracking down on local vices...
Kadant Reports Results for Second Quarter 2008 and Lowers Full Year 2008 Guidance
WESTFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2008 - Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) reported revenues from continuing operations of $92.4 million in the second quarter of 2008, an increase of $3.3 million, or 4 percent, compared to $89.1 million in the second quarter of 2007. The 2008 period included a $6.1...
Albany International Plans Live Audio Webcast to Discuss Second-Quarter 2008 Financial Results
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2008 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) will host a live audio webcast on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, to discuss second-quarter 2008 financial results, which will be announced on Monday, August 4, 2008, after the close of the market. -0- *T WHAT: Albany...
The Doobie Brothers, with Special Guest Three Dog Night, to Perform in Las Vegas on Monday, July 28
LAS VEGAS and NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23 PRNewswire — Soles4Souls Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in need around the world, announced that legendary rock bands The Doobie Brothers and Three Dog Night are performing a benefit concert for...
Tefron's Board of Directors to Appoint Adi Livneh as New CEO
MISGAV, Israel, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tefron (NYSE: TFR , TASE: TFR), announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Adi Livneh as the new CEO of the Company, effective September 1, 2008. Mr. Livneh currently serves as the CEO of Global-Wire Ltd, a producer and...
The Pakistan Government Invites Bergamo's Management for Final Approval Meetings
HENDERSON, Nev.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2008 - Bergamo Acquisition Corp (Pink Sheets: BGMO): In connection with its previous disclosures the company has made contact with the Investment Banking community in New York and has made available to these institutions the several communications it has...
The Wrangler Home(TM) Brand Launches Its First-Ever Wall Art Collection; Inspired by Nature and American Heritage
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2008 - Wrangler Home(TM) formally introduces its first-ever wall art collection at the Las Vegas Furniture Market on July 28, 2008. "Featuring scenes of nature and reflections of American heritage, our carefully selected Wrangler Home(TM) art collection is...
Kauffman Foundation Report Reveals the Secret of India's Success in Global R&D: Advancing Workforce Development
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2008 - Despite low science and engineering student graduation rates, and widely varying education quality, India rapidly is becoming a global R&D hub, with a momentum and on a scale akin to what it accomplished in information technology services. The...
Manufacturing Publications Join Forces With Siemens Safety Experts to Launch New Resource Website
OAK BROOK, Ill. & ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2008 - Reed Business Information publications Control Engineering, Design News, Manufacturing Business Technology, and Plant Engineering have partnered with Siemens' U.S.-based safety experts to launch SafetyBase.com (www.SafetyBase.com), an...
DKNY MEN To Sponsor Rocket Racing League
NEW YORK, July 23 PRNewswire — DKNY MEN, the exciting new lifestyle brand for the modern man, has been named the official clothing sponsor of the Rocket Racing League, a new sports and entertainment league that combines the thrill of flight with the power of rocket engines. DKNY MEN...
Yos Shiran has Notified the Company of his Decision to Resign as CEO
MISGAV, Israel, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Tefron (NYSE: TFR)(TASE: TFR), announced today that Mr. Yos Shiran, the Company's CEO for the last seven and a half years, has notified the Company of his decision to resign as the CEO and as a director of the Company in favor of pursuing...
Perry Ellis International Signs New Licensing Agreement for Gotcha(R) Apparel in Europe
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with TV Mania GMBH and Must International Trading, PTE, Ltd. to design, manufacture and distribute casual, snow and surf apparel for men, women, and children...
Crocs, Inc. Launches Escalator Safety Awareness Initiative
NIWOT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) today announced plans to launch an escalator safety awareness initiative over the course of the next year. The first steps will include the addition of consumer education messages regarding escalator safety to hang tags on...
Cygne Receives NASDAQ Notice Letter
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Cygne Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYDS) today announced that it received a Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letter on July 16, 2008. Nasdaq had previously notified the Company on January 14, 2008 that it had failed to comply with the minimum bid price requirement for...
Avery Dennison Reports Second Quarter Results
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today reported second quarter 2008 results. All non-GAAP terms are reconciled to GAAP in the following tables. -0- *T Second Quarter Financial Summary ($ millions, except per share amounts) Q2 Q2 % Change vs...
Cygne Receives Nasdaq Notice Letter
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Cygne Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYDS) today announced it received a Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letter on July 16, 2008 indicating that the Company fails to comply with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(4...
Experts Address Bioenergy Challenges
NORCROSS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Bioenergy issues and opportunities have surged to the forefront in our business, environmental, and political arenas. The 2008 TAPPI International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) will showcase the latest biorefinery technologies and...
The Dixie Group to Broadcast Its Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call Live on the Internet
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - The Dixie Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXYN) today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its second quarter 2008 conference call on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. The Company will release its results for the second quarter and six months...
Libbey Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Libbey Inc. (NYSE: LBY) announced that its Board of Directors declared the company's quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on August 19, 2008, to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2008. As of July...
New Baby Boom Will Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S., Predicts Demographic Analyst Ken Gronbach
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Figures released Wednesday from the National Center for Health Statistics indicate that the number of live births in 2007 broke a 50-year fertility record for the United States. "This bodes well for the future of the United States," says Kenneth W...
Sewing Industry Leader, Janome America, Inc. Reaches 50 Million Mark
MAHWAH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2008 - Janome America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, announced today the production of their 50 millionth sewing machine. A crowning achievement in the sewing machine industry, Janome's 50 millionth machine represents a rich history of...
Knights Apparel Inc. Relocates Headquarters to Spartanburg, S.C.
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 22 PRNewswire — Knights Apparel Inc. has completed the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Oak Brook, Ill., to its existing facility in Spartanburg. In the wake of this latest move, Knights, a leading producer of licensed sports apparel, has...
Nordstrom Rack to Open at Beverly Connection in Los Angeles
SEATTLE, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced plans to open a 28,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack at Beverly Connection in Los Angeles in fall 2009. "We're thrilled to have an opportunity to serve more...
Kornit 933 Ends Beta Site Period With Phenomenal Success
MAGSHIMIM, Israel, July 22 PRNewswire — Kornit Digital, a leading-edge company that develops, manufactures and markets industrial digital high-speed inkjet printers, superior pigmented ink and unique chemistry solutions for the garment & apparel decorating industry, today...
Xerium Appoints Stephen Light Chairman of the Board
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2008 - Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Stephen R. Light, Xerium's President and Chief...
LaCrosse Footwear Reports Second Quarter Results
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2008 - LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (NASDAQ:BOOT), a leading provider of branded work and outdoor footwear, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2008. For the second quarter of 2008, LaCrosse reported consolidated net sales of $27.8 million...
Hurley Aligns with Bar Refaeli: The Ultimate Embodiment of Their Beach & Youth Culture
LOS ANGELES, July 21 PRNewswire — Model Bar Refaeli is joining Hurley as a face, voice and spirit of the brand. The 23-year-old Israel-born globetrotter will bring her experience, enthusiasm and charisma to initiatives and events for which she and Hurley share a passion, as well as star...
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings
CALHOUN, Ga., July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2008 second quarter net earnings of $89 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.29 (both 23% below last year). In the second quarter of 2007, net earnings and EPS were $115...
Who's Buying Apparel, 3rd Edition Out Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2008 - Research and Markets household spending, and market shares. Spending data by age, household income, household type, race, Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education are shown in this report. These analyses are presented in two...
William Rast Launches Fall 2008 Ad Campaign
LOS ANGELES, July 21 PRNewswire — William Rast, the premium denim and lifestyle brand conceptualized and founded by business partners Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, delves into the world of advertising with a sultry fall campaign. The Los Angeles based brand will release "My Name is...
Bergamo Acquisition Corp Designated by Government of Pakistan to Build and Maintain Energy Facility
HENDERSON, Nev.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2008 - Bergamo Acquisition Corp (Pink Sheets:BGMO), incorporated in 1997, is a diversified company located in the United States. Its primary business has been a wholesale and retail clothing company. Bergamo Acquisition Corp having had long association with...
PostPath Extinguishes Messaging Issues for Globe Manufacturing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2008 - PostPath, creator of the only email and collaboration server that is a drop-in alternative to Microsoft Exchange, today announced that Globe Manufacturing, a producer of traditional and chemical/biohazard-resistant firefighter suits and...
Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 1st quarter 2008 Out Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 1st quarter 2008" report to their offering. The first quarter of 2008 was a busy period for the global technical textile sector. A number of important...
'Live Unbuttoned' With Global Launch of New, Innovative Levi's(R) 501(R) Marketing Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21 PRNewswire — This week, the Levi's(R) brand 'unbuttons' a global marketing campaign to celebrate the iconic Levi's(R) 501(R) jean. The campaign, titled 'Live Unbuttoned,' is the Levi's(R) brand's first integrated global campaign and the biggest marketing program...
China Wind Systems, Inc. Issues Guidance for Second Quarter and Full Year 2008
WUXI, Jiangsu, China, July 21 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Wind Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CWSI) (''China Wind Systems'' or the ''Company''), which through its wholly owned subsidiaries and affiliates manufactures and sells industrial equipment for use in the textile...
BERNINA Unveils the BERNINA 830
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 21 PRNewswire — After asking passionate sewers, quilters and embroiderers around the world how they would design their ideal machine, Bernina of America introduced the ultimate sewing and embroidery system — the BERNINA 830 — today at the Bernina...
Wellman, Inc. Announces Polyester Staple Fiber Price Increase
FORT MILL, S.C.-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - Wellman, Inc. ((OTC): WMANQ.OB) today announced that, effective with August 17, 2008 shipments, it will increase the price of all Fortrel(R) polyester staple fiber products by 4 cents/lb. Steve Ates, Vice President Sales and Marketing, made the...
DHL Returns to the Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, July 18 - 21
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - South Florida-based DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, returns for a second year as sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, held in Miami Beach at The Raleigh Hotel, July 18 through July 21. The annual designer...
A Statistical Overview of Fibre Consumption in South America
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Statistics: Fibre Consumption in South America, 2008 Edition" report to their offering. Consumption of fibres in South American mills fell by 1.7% in 2007, following a 2.0% increase in 2006. As...
Composites and Technical Fabrics: The Potential for Flax and Hemp
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - Research and Markets is being undertaken in some European countries, particularly France, in a bid to widen the market and find profitable end uses for these materials. Key Topics Covered: SUMMARY INTRODUCTION APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES OF FLAX AND...
NexCen Brands Extends Forbearance Agreement with its Lender
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC), today announced that the Company has entered into an amended and restated letter agreement with BTMU Capital Corporation ("BTMUCC") that extends the original forbearance period from July 17, 2008 through August 8, 2008. The...
SKECHERS USA, Inc. Announces Earnings Date for Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced that the Company's conference call to review fiscal year 2008 second quarter financial results will be broadcast live over the internet on Wednesday, July 23...
Blue Holdings, Inc. Receives Expected Notice of Noncompliance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule Due to Director Resignation
COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - Blue Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-end fashion jeans, today announced that due to the resignation of Keith B. Hall from the Company's Board of Directors on July 7, 2008, the Company received, as...
'Editorial: India: The Next Major Growth Market for Technical Textiles?' Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Editorial: India: The Next Major Growth Market for Technical Textiles?" report to their offering. A recent report from Texas Tech University is predicting rapid growth for the technical textile...
Lenzing Group and Weyerhaeuser Collaborate to Develop Sustainable Nonwovens
FEDERAL WAY, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 18, 2008 - Lenzing, the world market leader in cellulose staple fibers, and Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY), one of the world's largest forest products companies, will work together on the development of novel lyocell-based nonwoven fabrics. A Memorandum of...
Just in time for the summer shape up! Finally a sports bra that won't let the "girls" go anywhere!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2008 - Summer is upon us and women across the country have been working endlessly to get their bods beach ready. But how do women keep the motivation through the fall season? In this critical time, confidence is key to keeping women motivated and committed to...
Alphaville Sues Knoll Over Mies van der Rohe Furniture Designs
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17 PRNewswire — Alphaville Design of Fremont, California filed a declaratory relief lawsuit against Knoll Inc. in San Francisco to determine that Knoll (NYSE: KNL) has no exclusive rights in the furniture designs known as "Barcelona". Alphaville Design's lawsuit...
American Eagle Outfitters Offers PayPal on AE.com
PITTSBURGH & SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2008 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) ("American Eagle") today announced that customers shopping on www.ae.com can now use PayPal to pay for their purchases. "AE continuously strives to provide the best possible online...
New Datacolor MATCH PIGMENT 2.0 Software Offers Superior Color Matching Solution for the Paint, Plastic and Ink Industry
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2008 - Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, announced today it is introducing a new version of its popular MATCH PIGMENT(R) color management software for the Paint, Plastic, and Ink industries with the introduction of MATCH...
Top U.S. Government Agency Validates Benefits of Croslite(TM) Material
NIWOT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2008 - Today, CrocsRx(TM), the medical division of Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), announced the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has accepted the Custom Cloud model into the diabetic shoe program. Acceptance by the CMS validates the superior benefits...
Blue Holdings, Inc. Announces Execution of Term Sheet to Form a Broad Joint Venture with Headgear for Development and Distribution of its Product Lines
COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2008 - Blue Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-end fashion jeans, today announced it has signed a Term Sheet outlining the basic business terms of a joint venture (JV) where Blue Holdings, Inc. and Headgear Inc...
Dismal Consumer Confidence Undermines 'Immunity' of Luxury Retail, Says Veteran Retail Analyst
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., July 17 PRNewswire — Luxury retailers' immunity to the economic slump has been an article of faith on Wall Street, but that faith was shaken this month by pallid sales reports from several upscale chains. The erosion of this last bastion of certitude speaks volumes...
Elbit Vision Systems Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Results and Conference Call
QADIMA, Israel, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (OTC: EVSNF), a global leader in the field of automatic in-line optical web inspection and quality monitoring systems, today announced that it will be releasing its second quarter 2008 results on Monday, August 11...
Restricted Chinese Footwear Export Industry Struggles For National Brand
BEIJING, July 17 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Last month, European footwear manufacturers proposed extending anti-dumping measures against Chinese footwear exports. Many signs indicated that the European Union is likely to carry out the proposal, which will make restricted Chinese footwear...
China Shoe Signs Agency Agreements with Distributors in Three Provinces
SHANGHAI, China, July 17 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Shoe Holdings (OTC Bulletin Board: CHSH) today announced that the Company has signed agency agreements with distributors from three provinces in China for promotion of the Company's own brands of "Kanggies" and "CCR". The...
CMAI Outlines PetroChina Strategic Business Position
HOUSTON, July 17 PRNewswire — Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) recently completed the Chemical Company Analysis (CCA) on PetroChina Company Limited, the third company report of the 2008 Edition. The report includes strategic direction, financial overviews, global chemical...
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