07/15/13 The Raw Apparel Industry News Feed

Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Apparel.

• Buy Dog Clothes Online from dogcoatshq.au _{2013-07-15, 08:33 pm}
  The dog apparel industry seems to be growing fast in recent years. Pet lovers from all over the world can celebrate the launch of the website dogcoatshq.com.au, which will showcase a large collection of dog clothes.
• World Peace says he'll sign with Knicks _{2013-07-15, 08:26 pm}
  "The team is amazing, the players. I'm excited to play and hustle," World Peace said Monday while attending the NBA summer league in Las Vegas.
• Zimmer absent from latest Mens Wearhouse ad _{2013-07-15, 08:25 pm}
  Mens Wearhouse estranged founder George Zimmer is noticeably absent from the chain's latest commercial, which launched in print and broadcast on July 8. According to a Reuters report, the new ad focuses on the company's National Suit Drive, an annual charity event that donated suits to unemployed men who are looking to get back in the workforce.
• Style File: Michael Mahoney _{2013-07-15, 08:22 pm}
  Tell us about what you're wearing. "A Zegna navy blazer, Ralph Lauren shirt and bow tie - all from Rubenstein Brothers; white seersucker trousers, also Ralph Lauren, that I picked up cheaply at K Allen Edmonds loafers with Psycho Bunny socks; and a NOLA Couture pocket square.
• Joe's Jeans Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript _{2013-07-15, 08:19 pm}
  Welcome to the Joe's Jeans Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Earnings Call. My name is Robert, and I will be your conference coordinator for today.
• New T-Rex discovery excites scientists _{2013-07-15, 08:08 pm}
  In this photo made available by David A. Burnham via the National Academy of Sciences, researchers Robert A. DePalma II, left, and David A. Burnham show a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth crown embedded between the vertebrae of a hadrosaur and surrounded by bone overgrowth.
• With Vince IPO, is St. Louis gaining a public company? _{2013-07-15, 07:53 pm}
  ... Granoff is based in New York. In a statement Monday, company officials offered few others details. They did say that Apparel Holding Corp. has filed a draft registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and would be renamed ...
• Trayvon Martin's death exploited by communists, socialists, Occupy Wall Street _{2013-07-15, 07:36 pm}
  Communists and other radical left-leaning groups published numerous articles yesterday and today that claim to support "Justice for Trayvon," but in fact are using the occasion to further their agenda.
• How Stores Track You Using Cell Phone Data _{2013-07-15, 07:32 pm}
  It's not unusual to see reminders in store windows that remind shoppers they are being watched on security cameras.
• 49ers rank No. 17 among Forbes Most Valuable Sports Teams of 2013 _{2013-07-15, 07:30 pm}
  The folks at Forbes put together their latest valuations of sports franchises around the world , and they valued the 49ers at $1.175 billion.
• Lookbook of the Day : Urban Outfitters, Alternative Go Back to School With Tees _{2013-07-15, 07:21 pm}
  Urban Outfitters has partnered up with Alternative (formerly Alternative Apparel) for "a back to school collection" that's available now. The retailer have cleverly dubbed the five-piece capsule Urban ALTERNATIVE , and it's comprised of a zip hoodie, ...
• Classixx and Nancy Whang Rock a Yacht in 'All You're Waiting For' Video _{2013-07-15, 07:20 pm}
  Los Angeles disco revisionists Classixx have teamed up with a member of East Coast compatriots LCD Soundsystem on "All You're Waiting For."
• What's That Smell? Luxury Hotels in New York Reveal What's Seeping Through Their Vents _{2013-07-15, 07:05 pm}
  If you've ever walked by an Abercrombie and Fitch store and wondered how a brick building could smell so aftershave-y, this manly hint of air is the perfect example of a trending trick.
• Employer health care delay may boost exchange enrollment _{2013-07-15, 04:50 pm}
  ... will be as a result of many separate decisions by large employers affecting small numbers of workers. For athletic apparel retailer Foot Locker Inc., the delay may affect "a few hundred" people out of its 38,000-person workforce, said Ken Hicks, the ...
• Limited Brands Posts Flat Comps - Analyst Blog _{2013-07-15, 02:36 pm}
  ... sales for the five-week period ended Jul 6, 2013. This specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products showcased a 2.2% rise in net sales of $1,101 million from $1,077 million in the prior-year period. ...
• Women's clothing store leaving mall for College Avenue _{2013-07-15, 03:00 am}
  Women's clothing store Christopher & Banks will leave Foothills Mall near the end of September and head out to College Avenue.
• Ambercrombie & Fitch launches its Stars on the Rise Campaign _{2013-07-11, 03:00 am}
  Abercrombie & Fitch celebrated the launch of its 2013 Stars on the Rise campaign last week with a party attended by the up and coming young talent selected as the faces for its back to school campaign.
• Joe's Jeans Reports 8% Increase in Net Sales for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal 2013 _{2012-05-31, 03:00 am}
  Joe's Jeans Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2013.
• Gemoscan Canada, Inc. Announces Proposed Acquisition and Financing _{2013-07-15, 06:59 pm}
  Gemoscan Canada, Inc. wishes to announce that it has made an offer to acquire a 100% interest in Physiomed Kennedy Inc. , which operates a paramedical clinic in Toronto, Ontario .
• Collabs: Urban Outfitters has teamed up with... _{2013-07-15, 06:44 pm}
  Urban Outfitters has teamed up with Alternative Apparel . Our sister site has the scoop on the collab, noting that the five-piece Urban ALTERNATIVE capsule includes "a zip hoodie, pullover, henley raglan tee, a t-shirt dress, and an oversized pullover" available online and in stores for $28 to $49 .

06/25/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Apparel

• Men's Wearhouse fight gets ugly as board releases scathing statement _{2013-06-25, 02:35 pm}
  Men's Wearhouse founder and former spokesman George Zimmer was abruptly fired last week over rumors that the company wants to go in a more youthful, "hipper" direction, TheBlaze reported.
• Men's Wearhouse: Zimmer wanted to regain control _{2013-06-25, 02:30 pm}
  The men's clothing retailer said Tuesday that Zimmer seemed to have difficulty "accepting the fact that Men's Wearhouse is a public company with an independent board of directors and that he has not been the chief executive officer for two years."
• The board of the men's clothing accused the former CEO of wanting to take the company private_{2013-06-25, 02:29 pm}
  Men's Wearhouse founder and former spokesman George Zimmer was abruptly fired last week over rumors that the company wants to go in a more youthful, "hipper" direction, TheBlaze reported.
• Want a job in the apparel industry? PSU can help _{2013-06-25, 02:28 pm}
  Portland State University is expanding its certificate program for students who want to work in the athletic and outdoor apparel industries.
• Fruit of the Loom $2 in printable coupons _{2013-06-25, 02:27 pm}
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• The Good News Keeps On Coming For Manchester United _{2013-06-25, 02:24 pm}
  Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United have scored big lately as the future looks very bright for the financial performance of the soccer club as well as the on-field results.
• Virginia First Lady's Controversial Shopping Spree _{2013-06-25, 02:11 pm}
  AUGUST 21: Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell attends a 'What to Expect' baby shower August 21, 2012 in Springfield, Virginia.
• Visa Given Outperform Rating at RBC Capital _{2013-06-25, 02:08 pm}
  The firm currently has a $186.00 price target on the stock. RBC Capital has also modified their ratings on a number of other information technology stocks in the few days.
• Neiman Marcus IPO aims for $100 million; equity owners seek exit _{2013-06-25, 02:08 pm}
  The Chicago skyline is reflected in the exterior of Neiman Marcus on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 2009.
• Birmingham fashion designer Ken Laurence among Season 12 contestants on 'Project Runway'..._{2013-06-25, 02:00 pm}
  He likes structural shapes and voluminous silhouettes, Neoprene, Spandex and wools.
• New retailers open at Pearlridge Center _{2013-06-25, 02:00 pm}
  The boutique recently opened in a 1,143 square-foot space on the second level of Pearlridge Downtown, between Sunglass Hut and Michael's Fine Jewelry.
• UPDATE 1-Senate Democrats push to suspend U.S. trade benefits for Bangladesh _{2013-06-25, 01:51 pm}
  ... the Asian nation's main export, clothing, is not eligible for GSP tariff cuts, in deference to the U.S. textile and apparel industry. But it would be another blow to the country's reputation in the wake of the collapse in April of the Rana Plaza ...
• 'White House Down' director unfazed by similar 'Olympus' _{2013-06-25, 01:45 pm}
  American Apparel, known for its racy ads and disco-inspired unitards, is collaborating with Los Angeles contemporary artist Kesh on wardrobe staples.
• Season finale recap: A wakeup call heeded as 'Mad Men' ends _{2013-06-25, 01:45 pm}
  American Apparel, known for its racy ads and disco-inspired unitards, is collaborating with Los Angeles contemporary artist Kesh on wardrobe staples.
• Men's Wearhouse finds itself in a bind _{2013-06-25, 01:38 pm}
  The relief rally coincides with the board's explanation of why they fired the man who for years promised "You are going to like the way you look.
• Swiftpage Delivers Built-for-Mobile CRM _{2013-06-25, 01:37 pm}
  The company also announced it has partnered with UniFirst Corporation to deliver Saleslogix Mobile to UniFirst's field sales force, so it can efficiently manage its corporate and user prospecting databases.
• Men's Wearhouse sheds light on Zimmer firing _{2013-06-25, 01:22 pm}
  A Men's Wearhouse store is seen in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 25, 2013. Men's Wearhouse Inc. said it fired founder and executive chairman George Zimmer after he pushed to take the company private and effectively demanded to be reinstated as the sole decision maker at the clothing chain.
• Susie Bubble and Phil Oh Team Up On An Urban Outfitters Collection _{2013-06-25, 01:22 pm}
  Replicating British blogger Susie Lau 's adventurous style is harder than you might think.
• Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop - music video _{2013-06-25, 01:19 pm}
  ... album during your slutty-rebellious phase and gyrate around in a video". It all feels very California and American Apparel cheap 'sexyness' ad to me, with the bright lights and the white tights, a look I was sure went out of fashion two years ago in ...
• The 4 Basic Aspects Of Being A 'Bro' _{2013-06-25, 01:08 pm}
  Bros can be schlubby or scrawny, to be sure. But physical prowess, particularly in sports, seems to be a major part of the construction and performance of bro-ishness.

04/18/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Apparel.

• Free People to open second Portland area store at Bridgeport Village _{2013-04-18, 09:36 pm}
  Free People , an offshoot of the trendy and controversial retailer Urban Outfitters Inc.
• UEX, Areva boost uranium resources at Shea Creek _{2013-04-18, 09:24 pm}
  UEX has bumped up resources at its 49%-held Shea Creek uranium project in the Athabasca basin of northern Saskatchewan, now the largest undeveloped uranium resource in the much coveted basin, demoting Cameco 's Millennium to second and overall ranking in third, behind Cameco's McArthur River and Cigar Lake deposits.
• Storecasting: Urban Outfitters is Expanding to Malibu _{2013-04-18, 09:02 pm}
  Interesting: Urban Outfitters has announced that they're planning a store for Cross Creek Road in Malibu.
• Bengal Energy Receives Outperform Rating from National Bank Financial _{2013-04-18, 08:59 pm}
  's stock had its "outperform" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at National Bank Financial in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, StocKRatingsNetwork.com reports.
• Unum Group Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Zacks _{2013-04-18, 08:58 pm}
  's stock had its "neutral" rating reiterated by Zacks in a note issued to investors on Thursday, StocKRatingsNetwork.com reports.
• Analysts' Ratings Reiterations for April, 18th (AAP, ACN, AFL,... _{2013-04-18, 08:57 pm}
  They currently have a $82.00 price target on the stock. had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Raymond James.
• Halcon Resources Corp Price Target Lowered to $10.00 at Canaccord Genuity _{2013-04-18, 08:54 pm}
  The firm currently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Halcon Resources Corp traded up 0.76% on Thursday, hitting $6.61. Halcon Resources Corp has a 52-week low of $5.26 and a 52-week high of $11.24. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $7.16. The company's market cap is $2.425 billion.
• Philanthropy in Pink: Elton and Friends Sparkle At The Breast Cancer... _{2013-04-18, 08:51 pm}
  Tory Burch, Lisa Perry, Vera Wang and Jamie Tisch at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's 2013 Hot Pink Party.
• Domtar Price Target Lowered to $90.00 at TD Securities _{2013-04-18, 08:50 pm}
  Domtar traded down 1.43% on Thursday, hitting $73.20. Domtar has a 52-week low of $69.60 and a 52-week high of $96.23. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $76.74. The company has a market cap of $2.546 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.60. Domtar last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 1st.
• Compressco Partners Given New $24.00 Price Target at Raymond James _{2013-04-18, 08:49 pm}
  Shares of Compressco Partners traded up 0.93% during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $22.699. Compressco Partners has a 52 week low of $11.25 and a 52 week high of $23.02. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $20.39. The company has a market cap of $351.7 million and a P/E ratio of 21.73. Several other analysts have also recently ... (more)
• Cepheid Price Target Raised to $38.00 at Leerink Swann _{2013-04-18, 08:47 pm}
  The firm currently has a "market perform" rating on the stock. CPHD has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports.
• Buffalo Wild Wings PT Raised to $110.00 at Raymond James _{2013-04-18, 08:46 pm}
  A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on BWLD. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Buffalo Wild Wings in a research note to investors on Thursday.
• BofI Holding Price Target Raised to $40.00 at Raymond James _{2013-04-18, 08:46 pm}
  Shares of BofI Holding traded up 1.94% during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $36.70. BofI Holding has a 52 week low of $17.08 and a 52 week high of $36.82. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $35.34. The company has a market cap of $470.8 million and a P/E ratio of 14.05. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on ... (more)
• Bloomin' Brands Given New $23.00 Price Target at Raymond James _{2013-04-18, 08:46 pm}
  The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock.
• The Gap Inc. (GPS) Is Playing its Cards Right _{2013-04-18, 08:45 pm}
  With renowned brands operating under its label, and with about 136,000 employees, over 3,000 company-operated stores, and over 300 franchises, is making its presence felt across the globe.
• American Eagle Outfitters (AEO): 5 Reasons This Retailer Is Priced To Outperform _{2013-04-18, 08:41 pm}
  It's rare when a fashion retailer can stay relevant for a long time. However, that is exactly what American Eagle Outfitters has managed to do.
• Carrera & Jimmy Choo Partner for Eyewear Collection _{2013-04-18, 08:40 pm}
  Carrera, a leading brand of Safilo Group and the iconic luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo are proud to announce an agreement for the design, production and distribution of an exclusive capsule collection of Carrera by The collection will blend the eyewear expertise and bold attitude of Carrera with the epitome of style and glamour which is "We are ... (more)
• Tadashi Yanai Named One of TIME Magazine's TIME 100 _{2013-04-18, 08:19 pm}
  ... GU, , J Brand, Princesse tam.tam, Theory, and UNIQLO. Fast Retailing is currently the world's fourth largest apparel retail company, with global sales of approximately 's leading specialty retailer. With a corporate statement committed to changing ...
• Nike says HQs expansion stays in Washington County _{2013-04-18, 08:15 pm}
  Company officials said in a press release that the county is 'the preferred site for its headquarters expansion.' The global athletic apparel giant also said that continued support and action by state and local governments would be required for the expansion that will build two new buildings, expand parking and make road and other campus ... (more)
• Nike Announces Location of WHQ Expansion _{2013-04-18, 08:08 pm}
  NIKE, Inc. announced today that Washington County is the preferred site for its headquarters expansion and noted that the continued support and action by state and local governments will be required.

04/15/13 The Raw Apparel News Feed

Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Apparel.

• Fashion Do Or Fashion Don't?: Gwyneth Paltrow At 'Iron Man 3a 2 Premiere In Paris [PHOTOS] _{2013-04-15, 10:02 pm}
  Get ready folks, because Gwyneth Paltrow is currently on an Iron Man 3 premiere and promotional tour, so we'll be seeing a lot of her on the red carpet.
• PBF Energy Price Target Cut to $42.00 by Analysts at Raymond James _{2013-04-15, 09:40 pm}
  Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Simmons downgraded shares of PBF Energy to a "neutral" rating in a research note to investors on Monday, April 8th.
• Methanex Corporation Price Target Raised to $34.00 at CIBC _{2013-04-15, 09:38 pm}
  The firm currently has a "sector underperform" rating on the stock. Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock.
• Marathon Petroleum Given New $87.00 Price Target at Raymond James _{2013-04-15, 09:38 pm}
  Shares of Marathon Petroleum traded down 3.45% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $77.52. Marathon Petroleum has a one year low of $33.65 and a one year high of $92.73. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $87.04. The company has a market cap of $25.693 billion and a P/E ratio of 8.12. Marathon Petroleum last announced its earnings ... (more)
• Mandalay Resoruces Upgraded to Outperform at BMO Capital Markets _{2013-04-15, 09:38 pm}
  The firm currently has a $1.40 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $1.50. Separately, analysts at Raymond James reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Mandalay Resoruces in a research note to investors on Tuesday, January 15th.
• Lincoln National PT Raised to $36.00 _{2013-04-15, 09:37 pm}
  The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on LNC.
• Cabot Oil & Gas Given New $95.00 Price Target at Canaccord Genuity _{2013-04-15, 09:36 pm}
  COG has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Societe Generale raised their price target on shares of Cabot Oil & Gas from $53.00 to $73.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday.
• Michael Kors inspired by London fashion - Indiatalkies.com _{2013-04-15, 09:35 pm}
  The 53-year-old is a fan of the British capital's eclectic style and believes the great mix of shops available, makes Londoners some of the most stylish people in the world.
• J.C. Penney job No. 1: Calming vendors _{2013-04-15, 09:34 pm}
  As J.C. Penney Co. burns through its cash after a disastrous turnaround plan and taps almost half of its credit line, the flailing department store chain doesn't only have to calm its investors.
• Unum Group Price Target Increased to $27.00 by Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods _{2013-04-15, 09:26 pm}
  The firm currently has a "market perform" rating on the stock. Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock.
• Bank of New York Mellon Price Target Increased to $31.00 by Analysts at Raymond James _{2013-04-15, 09:26 pm}
  The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. Shares of Bank of New York Mellon traded down 3.94% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $27.33. Bank of New York Mellon has a 52 week low of $19.30 and a 52 week high of $29.13. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $27.9. The company has a market cap of $31.756 billion and ... (more)
• Southwestern Energy PT Raised to $42.00 _{2013-04-15, 09:26 pm}
  SWN has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Societe Generale raised their price target on shares of Southwestern Energy from $41.00 to $44.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday.
• Halcon Resources Coverage Initiated at Raymond James _{2013-04-15, 09:22 pm}
  Halcon Resources traded down 15.86% on Monday, hitting $6.42. Halcon Resources has a 1-year low of $5.26 and a 1-year high of $11.24. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $7.11. The company's market cap is $2.356 billion.
• Sales tax discussion flops without public buy-in, Gov. John Kitzhaber says _{2013-04-15, 09:22 pm}
  ... system that changes every year," said Erik Amos, tax director for Columbia Sportswear , the Portland-based outdoor apparel company. It's hard enough to run a business without worrying about "throwing crazy things on the ballot" every few years, he ...
• Prudential Financial Price Target Increased to $70.00 by Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods _{2013-04-15, 09:21 pm}
  The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. PRU has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports.
• Principal Financial Group Price Target Raised to $34.00 at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods _{2013-04-15, 09:21 pm}
  The firm currently has a "market perform" rating on the stock. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on PFG.
• Israeli ban on Galliano dress sparks uproar _{2013-04-15, 09:06 pm}
  JERUSALEM - Israel's national broadcast authority has banned the country's contestant in the upcoming Eurovision song contest from wearing a dress made by John Galliano, citing an anti-Semitic rant by the celebrity designer two years ago.
• Lisa Mirza Grotts: The Art of Conversation _{2013-04-15, 08:44 pm}
  Like many of the X generation, my sister and I shared three-course dinners with our parents nightly, and during that meal, we talked.
• Japan hedge funds rise again as Abenomics powers record profits _{2013-04-15, 08:00 pm}
  Former Lehman Brothers trader David Baran, who spent years trying to convince clients to see potential in Japanese firms, is making a killing this year as a sea-change in monetary policy sparks the biggest rush to bet on Japan since 2005.
• New President for Arden B _{2013-04-15, 07:47 pm}
  Chamberlain's new title will be vice president, general merchandise manager for Arden B. She previously worked as the general merchandise manager for contemporary mall retailer Bebe Stores Inc.

Nordstrom adds Yorkdale outlet to Canadian expansion plans

The high-end U.S. retailer announced on Monday that it will open a new location at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in fall 2016.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/nordstrom-adds-yorkdale-outlet-to-canadian-expansion-plans/article10841570/?cmpid=rss1

Gottesman: No foot to stand on in fashion

"While other women post 'want,' I want to post 'ouch.' I'm not sure who Jimmy Choo is, or why the shoes he designs are so expensive.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130405/COULTER03/104059941/0/COULTER02

Nordstrom announces new location at Yorkdale

The high-end U.S. retailer announced on Monday that it will open a new location at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in fall 2016.

http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/04/08/nordstrom_announces_new_location_at_yorkdale.html