Canadian apparel makers cashing in on the niche game: from sweatshirts to travel suits, they pitch unique products for U.S. market

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 [...]