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Macy's Recalls Sweaters, Sweatshirts WASHINGTON The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday Macy's is voluntarily recalling 33,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and sweaters sold at the department store chain. The merchandise, [...]

Canadian menswear manufacturers are planning to increase their presence in the US retail market. Companies such as Tiger Brand Knitting Company Ltd and Forsyth Company Inc are offering a wide assortment of men's knitwear items to the US department stores. Large Canadian menswear manufacturers intend to meet with selected US department store representatives and discuss their differences in product promotion and merchandising strategies., TORONTO -- Quality. Added value. State-of-the-art logistics. And, perhaps most importantly, profit potential. Canadian apparel manufacturers in a wide variety of niche markets --from socks to dress shirts, travel clothing [...]

NEW YORK -- Mossimo Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement with Winterland, making the San Francisco-based company the exclusive manufacturer for Mossimo's T-shirts and sweatshirts. Both companies said Mossimo will [...]

Galliano: The John Galliano collection was, in a word, ridiculous. There's no doubt that Galliano is a creative talent who has a fanciful, poetic image of the way women should [...]

WASHINGTON -- Levi Strauss & Co. is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 fleece sweatshirts after a field investigation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission found the cotton-polyester blend material highly flammable. [...]

WASHINGTON (FNS) - Shipments of sweatshirts and pullover jackets have been recalled by their manufacturers in separate cases in which the Consumer Product Safety Commission deemed the garments in violation [...]

Retailers are placing their fall 1995 orders for fleece clothing ahead of schedule, with orders running up to 20% ahead of fall 1994. Stores are proving responsive to new concepts. They are also scrambling to restock shelves emptied by a cold winter 1994. The popular items for fall will be cotton and cotton/polyester fashion sweatshirts and polyester fleece tops. Stores will have heavier weights, new colors and updated fashions to choose from., ATLANTA, Ga.--Fall fleece bookings are racing ahead of last year by as much as 20 percent in the mass market, and like the EverReady bunny, this sportswear favorite never stops [...]

Sports clothing with the logos of major league teams was popular at the 1993 Big and Tall Men's Apparel Needs Show (B.A.T.M.A.N.) in Miami, FL. The popularity of sports logo apparel parallels the trend in the regular-sized clothing market. In addition to authentic team logos of major league and college teams, generic sports designs also were popular. Business at B.A.T.M.A.N. generally ran ahead of the 1992 show., Logos are featured on T-shirts, sweatshirts, warmups MIAMI, Fla.-- Sports fever hit the B.A.T.M.A.N (Big & Tall Men's Apparel Needs) show this weekend, and the trend that energized regular-sized sportswear [...]

NEW YORK -- Remember those old cotton sweatshirts that pilled easily and absorbed odors like a sponge? Lanificio Becagli, an Italian company, offers new sweatshirt fabrics that eliminate those problems. [...]

MRCA Information Services reported that clothing sales declined 1% to $56.6 billion in the first six months of 1993 compared with 1992 figures, with men's clothing showing the sharpest declines of 8.3% to 13.8 billion. Volume in men's outerwear dropped 14% overall; in coats, 23%; in coats, 27%; in suits, 23%; and in jackets and blazers, a sharp 30%. Meanwhile, girl's clothing surged to $5.8 billion, up 24%; women's clothing experienced a sales drop to $33 billion, down 2.2%; and boy's clothing rose to $3.8 billion, a 10.2% increase., Gains in sweatshirts, hats and scarfs do little to offset soft first-half sales in other areas Many men's wear retailers know that sales for the first half of this year [...]

The article reports on the business expansion plans of the firm Copenhagen Studios incluidng increase in online business to business presence, launch of organic cotton sweatshirts, and launch of first bag.

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Sport clothes with functional, stylish, flattering and versatile features are in demand in the market. Because of this, activewear manufacturers have enhanced their line of products to benefit from the current trend. They have improved the quality of fabrics and the design of the apparel. Furthermore, among the thriving apparels in the market, sweat suits and jog suits with designs similar to that of the 1980's and early 1990's seem to capture a better share of the market., Warm-ups have long met the lifestyle needs of the consumer, which today means freedom, versatility and texture. We've come a long way, baby. It's no secret that today's consumers demand [...]

NEW YORK -- Neighborhoodies, a fast-growing firm that got its start putting the names of New York neighborhoods on sweatshirts, has opened its first store and is looking far outside [...]

FASHION SCOOPS THREE'S COMPANY: Word has it Nicolas Ghesquiére 's first fashion campaign for Louis Vuitton will break the mold as he has tapped not one, but three leading photographers. [...]

Hooded sweatshirts took the men's market by storm last year, in part because of their versatility-they're the perfect lightweight addition to a T-shirt and jeans, or that added layer beneath [...]

TREND TAKEAWAYS Fresh mixtures of material and new directions for some old favorites highlighted the Paris textile shows. PLASTIC-LOOK FINISHES: Several companies launched plastic-look fabrics, including a polyester and cashmere [...]

NPD Spending Survey Rates Essential on Top What are American consumers buying this year? Men's underwear and fleece hoodies, according to market research firm NPD Group. Men's underwear 'is need-based, [...]

Retailers should get ready to take the back-to-school season very literally this year, as streetwear brands give fall fashion the old college try. After the last few seasons of allover [...]

Byline: Nola Sarkisian-Miller Eisbar co-founder Bobby Benveniste, and his three partners, including Lizzie Grubman's former business partner Jonathan Cheban, aren't reinventing the fashion wheel. Instead, they're giving it a new [...]

Designers are having a Pollock moment, experiencing with playful paint splatters and drips. Case in point: Soundgirl's cotton terry cloth sweatshirt paired with E.Y. Wada's cotton, silk and linen skirt [...]

Byline: Alessandra Ilari MILAN - Alberta Ferretti's customers may now shed the designer's staple tiers and ruffles for streetwear garb - her new active line called PHILO-sophy. The 50-piece collection [...]

Byline: WWD Staff Long before the likes of Jennifer 'Flashdance' Beals, J. Lo and Juicy Couture made it cool - even sexy - to don a sweatshirt, this super-comfy look [...]

ATLANTA - Russell Athletic is introducing the no-sweat sweatshirt this fall. Called Dri-Power Fleece, it will debut in stores in August for back-to school. The sweatshirt is a 50/50 cotton/polyester [...]

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Underscoring the growing importance of the year-end shopping season in the multibillion-dollar boardsports market, Action Sports Retailer staged its first holiday-focused trade show. The event, which [...]

Mass merchants and manufacturers of fleece products are reporting 40% sales increases of cotton/polyester sweatshirts in early 1997 over 1996. Sales of sports-licensed fleece wear are good in spite of the strikes in professional baseball and hockey in 1996, and are forecast to remain high. Trish McHale of Fruit of the Loom Inc believes that price is a major sales factor, and industry observers expect sales to increase in the fall 1997 as well., ATLANTA -- The second record season in a row is shaping up for cotton/polyester sweatshirts at mass merchants with major fleece producers reporting increases as high as 40 percent over [...]

The fall 1996 men's fleecewear business is booming with the introduction of open-bottom sweatshirts with fancy neckline designs. Fleecewear businesses such as Champion Products and Russel Athletic are showing strong sales in styles with full-zip, quarter-zip or henley collars. Tultex Corp.'s Discus men's wear brand is also showing strong sales. Novelty styles and fashion are the trend setters for men's fleecewear this fall, according to a clothing executives., NEW YORK - Fashion and novelty styles are driving the men's fleecewear business this fall and giving a boost to the entire category, according to executives at fleece apparel companies. [...]

Johnstown, NY-based Harrison Technologies is testing its coating and laminating process called Windbrake by applying it on fleece sweatshirts. The process, which makes apparel windproof and breathable, is based on the technology behind the company's Triad waterproof/breathable membrane and is different from the Windstopper windproof/breathable technology developed by W.L. Gore and Assocs. Fleece sweatshirts that use the technology, which may cost $5 to $7 higher than the typical fleece sweater, will be out on the market by fall of 1994., NEW YORK -- The common fleece sweatshirt, once the most basic of all casual athletic apparel, continues to evolve in the technical market. A new development from Johnstown, NY's Harrison [...]

Federal sweatshirts come in many styles and colors for the BMX crowd. Available sizes are large and extra large. Suggested retail: $50 2677 El Presidio Street Long Beach, CA 90801 [...]

This article examines the shopping experience at Costco Wholesale warehouse stores and the strategies that have contributed to their success. Despite the seemingly chaotic appearance of the stores, Costco operates with precision, carefully selecting merchandise and designing store layouts to create loyal customers. The article emphasizes Costco's commitment to customer satisfaction, its focus on offering a narrower range of products to avoid overwhelming shoppers, and its use of the Kirkland Signature brand to provide high-quality, affordable items. Additionally, the article discusses the "treasure hunt" aspect of shopping at Costco, where unexpected finds and limited supplies create excitement and exclusivity for customers. Costco has a loyal and affluent customer base, with the average member having a household income of $100,000. The company's attention to the shopping experience, stable workforce, and competitive prices contribute to its success. Costco is also expanding its e-commerce sales and international presence. [Extracted from the article]

1930: THE SWEATSHIRT Some things never change. Take the sweatshirt. Aside from minor adjustments, the silhouette has remained the same for over 60 years. The first sweatshirt is said to [...]

FLEECE GETS STRAIGHT A's ON CAMPUS NEW YORK -- The fleece market is getting a crash course in Fashion 101. Slapping a college logo on a navy sweatshirt just doesn't [...]

DON'T BE HOOD-WINKED, VENDORS TELL RETAILERS NEW YORK -- Hooded knit tops are an important part of the easy-fit look in young men's -- but they have a limited sales [...]

Sportswear is giving basic polyester/cotton sweatshirts a run for the money and the fleece producers are fighting back. For fall '98 they're skimming off the best of sportswear for this [...]

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will be opening a retail pop-up called the "Market Boutique" at Center Stage during the spring market. The pop-up will offer limited edition HPMA-branded apparel, including sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, and hats. The kiosk will be managed and staffed by HPMA and will be open from April 12-28. HPMA aims to bring the excitement of the market back with attendees and create a unique community experience. [Extracted from the article]

The basic hooded sweatshirt was one of the best selling items of 2001, according to sporting goods retailers. Could the 'hoody' trend translate into performance activewear as well? Adidas unveiled [...]

US fleece manufacturers have adopted various measures to try to compensate for the current gloomy retail climate. These measures include moving more production offshore, scaling back on production capacity and eliminating or reducing fixed costs wherever possible. They are, however, unable to control the reality of higher cotton and polyester fiber costs, although some negotiated purchasing deals far enough in advance that the impact will not be as great. Many manufacturers are concerned that the slow retail climate will force mass merchants to cancel supplier contracts, and they are trying to reassure them that service levels will not be affected in any way., ATLANTA (FNS) - Fleece and T-shirt producers are tightening their belts for what appears to be a rugged retail sales picture through Christmas at the mass merchants. With continuing flat [...]

Mass merchants say that fleece apparel has become a strong seller, largely due to improved fabric quality, new trim styles and aggressive promotion strategies. Consumer demand for fleece is steady, and wholesale prices are stable, despite some retail price cuts. Fleece sales have improved for suppliers such as Hanes and Hanes Her Way Casual Wear and Fruit of the Loom. Retailers such as Hills Dept Store and SteinMart say that fleece, especially emboidered and sport motif products, are selling above planned amounts., ATLANTA (FNS) -- Fleece is the comeback kid in the mass market this fall. After several dismal selling seasons, fleece has become a strong performer in stores, and discounters and [...]

Membership bounce is when a golfer takes a less-than-perfect swing at the ball, causing it to head straight for the woods, the ball strikes a tree, sending it back to [...]

NEW YORK - A sweatshirt imprinted with a red ribbon is the latest item of apparel to hit stores for promotion of AIDS awareness. A percentage of sales from each [...]

When a key executive or main designer of a company comes down with a catastrophic illness, often the business can be adversely affected. Other company executives, in deference to the [...]

ATLANTA -- Fashion is sweetening and strengthening the appeal of fleece. As a category, fleece had a disappointing 1991. But it performed well at the Super Show in January, and [...]

GRAPHIC FLEECEWEAR HOT AT RETAIL ATLANTA -- After the 'golden fleece' tarnished in 1988 at mass merchants, sweatshirt makers went back to the drawing boards for new solutions. The answer: [...]