The “sexier” silhouettes in the Wood Underwear collection — the thongs and jock straps — have won a permanent place at the company, as well as with a wide range of retailers.
» I want to read more and receive info from Wood UnderwearWith fetish-inspired looks rising in popularity across the fashion landscape, Dreamgirl is ready with many ways to capitalize on the trend for retailers.
» I want to read more and receive info from Dreamgirlmemème, the comfortable, colorful panty brand from Europe, has been expanding in North America by offering an extremely wide variety of crisply printed images: comics, animals, flowers and psychedelic patterns and more.
» I want to read more and receive info from memèmeThe Wacoal division that covers all of the Americas reported its best sales ever for the year ended March 31, 2022, but continues to be plagued by losses at Lively, the brand it acquired in 2019 for a startlingly high price.
» I want to read more and receive info from WacoalRago Foundations, founded in 1945, and manufacturing in its own New York-based facilities, has grown to become a prominent supplier to American intimates retailers by offering an array of unique design and performance features.
» I want to read more and receive info from RagoThe Calida Group announced today that it had acquired Cosabella, revealing that the brand had 2021 sales of “$29 million and an EBITDA of $4.8 million.”
» I want to read more and receive info from CosabellaIn the first quarter, Playboy earned $5.543 million on sales of $69.378 million, compared to a loss of $4.997 million on sales of $42.680 million in the same period last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from PlayboyDespite the COVID onslaught, Italy based Calzedonia Group has rapidly grown its retail footprint in the U.S. to 56 intimate apparel shops since opening the very first in late 2016 in New York. The list includes 35 Intimissimi women’s lingerie stores and 21 Calzedonia shops (which offer swimwear, leggings and hosiery for men and women).
» I want to read more and receive info from CalzedoniaAdore Me launched a collaboration with The Smiley Company to produce a “limited-edition collection of contemporary tops and bottoms” designed by the Yarza Twins design agency, “accented with fun colors, bold prints, and maximalist patterns.”
» I want to read more and receive info from Adore MeMeijer, the 241 store chain spread across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin, has launched a new intimate apparel house brand: Tranquil & True.
» I want to read more and receive info from MeijerThirdLove acquired Kit Undergarments, a company founded in late 2019 by stylists Jamie Mizrahi and Simone Harouche, and “relaunched” it as “Kit Undergarments for ThirdLove” at the end of April.
» I want to read more and receive info from ThirdLove“More than ever fashion and RTW are embracing lingerie in many forms, and Dreamgirl’s upcoming Fall/Holiday/Valentines 22/23 season is not any different,” explained a company spokeswoman, as she provided a sneak preview of the new lingerie styles.
» I want to read more and receive info from DreamgirlMany years in creation, the Joy Bra family of wire free, seamless bras from Total Stockroom is winning a place in an ever expanding number of retailers’ shops, based in large part on the enthusiastic reviews of its many consumers.
» I want to read more and receive info from Joy BraEtam, the French lingerie brand which claims 860 boutiques in 50 countries, opened nine pop-up shops within Nordstrom stores in the U.S. and plans as many as two dozen additional free-standing stores here over the next three years.
» I want to read more and receive info from EtamExquisite Form has added new fashion colors to both its bra and sleepwear collections.
» I want to read more and receive info from Exquisite FormStarline’s new CEO Danielle Fitzgerald, along with the company’s Rob Fitzgerald, talked with BODY publisher Nick Monjo about new directions at the company.
» I want to read more and receive info from Starlinememème, the exuberant panty brand from Europe, has been expanding to stores across North America since its introduction last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from memèmeNuBra has just added a new color to its collection of pasties: Mocha.
» I want to read more and receive info from NuBraKnix, best known for its period panties, has launched a new collection in collaboration with Betsey Johnson, that includes sleepwear, bras and panties.
» I want to read more and receive info from KnixThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is fining Kohl’s ($2.5 million) and Walmart ($3 million) for "falsely marketing dozens of rayon textile products as bamboo."
» I want to read more and receive info from WalmartAccording to a revised statement filed with the SEC on March 25, Playboy lost $58.106 million on sales of $95.687 million in the three months ended December 31, compared to a loss of just $512,000 on sales of $46.327 million in the same quarter last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from PlayboyWood Underwear, the men’s brand the sells in a wide variety of retail shops, including women’s lingerie shops, has entered SS22 with new styles, colors and expanded sourcing to offer customers more options than ever before.
» I want to read more and receive info from Wood UnderwearYou Lingerie, the bra specialist that focuses on the needs of independent lingerie shops in the U.S. and Canada, has just added a new minimizer (style # 100-5100 - Tuval).
» I want to read more and receive info from You LingerieThe Marena Group has begun the launch of Marena Maternity, a line of eventually 10 pregnancy and post-pregnancy recovery garments, to add to its existing collection of what it describes as “medical-grade compression and shapewear.”
» I want to read more and receive info from MarenaYet another brand is emphasizing its brick and mortar presence, with Beach Bunny Swimwear this week pointing to its “retail resurgance” with the recent opening of four new retail stores in Tampa, San Diego, Canoga Park and Houston.
» I want to read more and receive info from Beach Bunny Swimwear“Brick and mortar is not dead,” declared Jeff Bradshaw, co owner of the Discount Fashion Warehouse chain of off price stores in Ohio, who has announced an aggressive plan to open new locations. “Far from it!”
» I want to read more and receive info from Discount Fashion WarehouseWhile many sleepwear suppliers are currently complaining that inventories are low or nonexistent due to a variety of manufacturing and shipping delays, Canada’s Claudel Lingerie took aggressive steps in recent months to ensure they would be ready for spring and summer deliveries.
» I want to read more and receive info from Claudel LingerieSoma sales rose to $130.6 million in the three months ended January 29, 2022, compared to sales of $119.1 million in the same quarter last year. For the full year, sales jumped to $478.1 million, compared to $351.8 million in the 52 weeks ended January 30, 2021.
» I want to read more and receive info from SomaAerie posted operating income of $20.946 million on sales of $428.418 million in the three months ended January 29, 2022, compared to operating income of $13.438 million on sales of $336.709 million in the same period last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from AerieCreative Apparel Concepts, a sportswear producing power house, recently partnered with heart & core, a specialist in the category of post surgical bras, to accelerate the growth of the company and expand the product offerings.
» I want to read more and receive info from heart & coreVictoria’s Secret has acquired, for $18 million, a “minority interest” in Frankies Bikinis, a swim brand founded in 2012 by Francesca Aiello and her mother, Mimi Aiello, and based in Venice, California.
» I want to read more and receive info from Victoria’s Secret“Dreamgirl is on a mission to redefine the way women look and feel in their lingerie foundations,” explained a company spokeswoman,” describing the firm’s new Secret Attraction lingerie foundations collection.
» I want to read more and receive info from DreamgirlThinx, is now offering its Thinx For All period underwear at 558 Walmart stores and Walmart.com.
» I want to read more and receive info from Thinx“Our DNA is affordable , comfort and functional items,” explained Avishai Navon, president of You Lingerie, an established bra specialist that is widely popular among independent lingerie shops in both the U.S. and Canada.
» I want to read more and receive info from You LingerieDesigner Taryn Winters, who produces all her “modern luxury lingerie” in New York City, is on the cover of March BODY Magazine. The digital, page turning magazine can be found here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5a158c9c-e58a-4bcf-9c63-182e7d10dcaa.
» I want to read more and receive info from Taryn WintersVan de Velde sales rose to 195.3 million euros (m€) (about $220 million at current exchange rates) in 2021, up 28.2% over 152.3 million euros (about $171 million) in 2020.
» I want to read more and receive info from Van De VeldeAdhesive bras, and in particular NuBra bras, have gradually won a place in the repertoire of many retailers over the last 20 or so years. But not every consumer — or store owner — may know all of unique benefits and solutions that these bras offer.
» I want to read more and receive info from NuBraIntimately, a lingerie collection designed for disabled women, announced at the start of February that it had received $1 million in funding from several investors.
» I want to read more and receive info from IntimatelyThis season Dreamgirl puts the spotlight on loungewear.
» I want to read more and receive info from DreamgirlDesigner Taryn Winters, who produces all her “modern luxury lingerie” in New York City, will be showing her collection at the upcoming Curve show.
» I want to read more and receive info from Taryn WintersDelta Galil net income in the fourth quarter jumped to $45,468,000 on record sales of $577,986,000, compared to a profit of $23,740,000 on sales of $459,679,000 in the same quarter last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from Delta GalilApilat, a luxury bridal lingerie brand launched seven years ago in Kyiv, Ukraine, will present its designs at the Curve show later this month.
» I want to read more and receive info from ApilatStores that are already fans of Claudel Lingerie and the company’s Comfort & Co label, will be able to take advantage of discounts of 10% (on bookings of $1000) and 20% (on order of $2000 or more) at the upcoming Curve show in New York later this month.
» I want to read more and receive info from Claudel LingerieLove and Swans offers a collection of lingerie pieces, made in Russia and often elaborately embroidered, that will be showing at the upcoming Curve show in New York. BODY publisher interviewed the brand’s Ivan Kukkoev
» I want to read more and receive info from Love and SwansCalida Group, in keeping with CEO Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart’s recent pledge to “now be looking to strategic acquisitions to further grow our strong market position in the underwear and lingerie segment,” acquired a 90% stake in German lingerie brand Erlich Textil at the start of February.
» I want to read more and receive info from Calida GroupHoney Birdette will open its eighth store in the U.S., and the only one on the East Coast, at the Aventura Mall, in Aventura, Florida on February 17th. The chain currently numbers 56 locations in all according to its website.
» I want to read more and receive info from Honey BirdetteOn February 11, as part of New York Fashion Week, 17-year-old TikTok and Instagram personality Chloè Pearl is presenting a runway show of her new “Marie Antoinette Collection,” which includes 11 different sets. BODY publisher Nick Monjo discussed the launch with the designer.
» I want to read more and receive info from Chloè PearlIn the first nine months of its current fiscal year (April 1, 2021 to December 31), the Wacoal division that includes all the Americas recorded a sales increase to 19,331 million yen (about $166.8 million at current exchange rates), compared to 12,790 million yen (about $110.4 million) in the same period last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from WacoalMRC Creations, in early February, took over the Frederick’s of Hollywood license that had been controlled by Naked Brand Group until the end of last year.
» I want to read more and receive info from MRC CreationsHanes Innerwear operating profit was down 30%, while sales dipped slightly, in the fourth quarter of 2021.
» I want to read more and receive info from HanesRigby & Peller recently closed its shop in Boston, reducing the U.S. retail lingerie chain to just three locations.
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The New International Lingerie Show “is anticipating another great show, September 12 and 13 at the Tuscany in Las Vegas,” organizer Tim McNamara told BODY.
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Meghan Davis was named CEO of Thinx, Inc. replacing Maria Molland who announced her retirement.
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Net income at Delta Galil rose to $18.945 million on sales of $483.873 million in the first quarter, compared to earnings of $15.081 million on sales of $416.135 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021.
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An exceptional mastectomy shop is now for sale in Florida. The business boasts a profitable business history of many years, low rent, high traffic location with excellent parking, as well as a certified bra fitter who seeks to remain with the business under new ownership.
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Victoria’s Secret earned $646.4 million on sales of $6.785 billion in 2021 compared to a loss of $72.316 million on sales of $5.413 billion in 2020.
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2021 sales rose 19.2% at the Calida Group, the lingerie firm that is parent to the Calida, Aubade and the newly acquired Erlich Textil brands. Online sales rose 26.7% and represented 27% of total sales.
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Intradeco Holdings, a Miami-based supplier of casual clothing and thermal underwear to major retailers in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, announced it is in the process of “investing over $100 million in Central America to make the most of the CAFTA-DR and nearshoring opportunities, advance full circularity, and expand solar power with three major projects.”
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Toronto-based iFabric reported record annual revenue of $19,763,672 (in Canadian dollars, about $15.7 million at today’s exchange rates), for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Net earnings after tax attributable to shareholders were $2,369,698 (about $1.9 million).
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The big Paris lingerie and textile trade shows, originally scheduled for January 22-24, have been postponed until June 18-22 due to Covid.
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Curve New York is moving back to the Javits Center for its next show, February 27, 28 and March 1st. Curve will also host a show in Los Angeles on March 6 and 7.
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The Evolution Concept Show has expanded its in-person lingerie exhibition scheduled for February 26 through March 1, 2022 at 873 Broadway (between 18th & 19th Street).
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Gildan Activewear acquired Frontier Yarns in December for approximately $168 million.
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Delta Galil expects to be a $2 billion company by the end of 2022 according to its own sales projections, a 10% increase over full year 2021 projections.
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A highly profitable mastectomy and lingerie shop in the New York City area is for sale. Owner has been working part time yet also draws a salary of $100,000. There are many easily achievable ways to expand both sales and profits. Contact Nick Monjo at (917) 602-9430 or nick@FMMG.com for more information.
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Matthew Fink, managing director of Fastech and S&S Industries, suppliers of the many components that go into apparel, especially bras and other intimates, was interviewed by BODY publisher Nick Monjo. The focus was Fink’s growing business in India, and how that relates to his other operations in China. Fink is also the president of U.S. operations at Magic Link Garment and CEO of the SX Investment Group.
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Delta Galil earned $32.5 million on sales of $501.1 million in the third quarter, compared to a profit of $19.5 million on sales of $382.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2020.
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For sale: long established and always successful East Coast lingerie shop, now enjoying its most profitable year in nearly a decade. (Listing 29671). Contact Nick Monjo at (917) 602-9430 or at Nick@fmmg.com.
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Delta Galil, which is already a public company on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, has filed to “list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in the United States under the ticker symbol DLTG.”
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Naked Brand Group, which produces intimates under the licensed Frederick’s of Hollywood label, announced it was somewhat closer to a long anticipated partnership with another firm.
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The Intimate Apparel Division at iFabric returned to profitability in the quarter ended June 30, as company sales jumped 29.3% to $4,155,829CD, (Canadian dollars, or about $3,282,897 at current exchange rates) compared to $3,214,465CD (about $2,539,266) in the same quarter last year.
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“After a series of productive and health-conscious apparel shows this summer, the New International Lingerie Show continues to grow, now with over 300 retail accounts pre-registered and 50 exhibitors signed for its event September 13 and 14 in Las Vegas,” co-owner Tim McNamara told BODY.
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The two day Curve show, August 1st and 2nd, drew a host of brands to a new location in downtown Manhattan: Spring Studios.
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In March, BODY publisher Nick Monjo interviewed Dreamgirl owner Barry Revzen about his experience with rising intimate apparel prices at Chinese factories. In this installment, the producer explains how rising prices, and a host of other issues, are continuing to plague Chines production.
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An activist investor group that says it owns 2% of the outstanding shares in Soma parent company Chico’s FAS, wrote a letter to the board, pointing out that Soma, if considered as a separate entity, could be worth more than the entirety of the firm.
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Altitude announced it’s next lingerie and adult novelties show will open at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Monday, March 14, 2022 and run three days through the 16th.
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iFabric lost 135,227CD (Canadian şişli escort dollars-about $112,000 at today’s exchange rate) on sales of 2,882,660CD (about $2.39 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2021. This compares with a loss of 479,436CD (about $397,000) on revenue of 2,252,090CD (about $1.86 million) in the same period last year.
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The International Lingerie Show claimed its upcoming September show in Las Vegas “is going to be the largest ILS show in years,” as well as providing additional pricing information.
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HanesBrands Innerwear sales rose 35.0% while that segment’s operating profit soared 56.2%, in the three months ended April 3, 2021.
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Delta Galil earned $15.081 million on sales of $416.135 million in the quarter ended March 31, compared to a loss of $19.990 million on sales of $332.683 million in the same period last year.
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The New International Lingerie Show has confirmed to BODY that it will hold its fall, in-person event at the Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas on September 13 and 14 (Monday and Tuesday).
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Roma, the costume and lingrie company, just signed a license to produce Playboy costumes for women, for the U.S. and Canada.
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PVH lost $57.7 million on revenue of $2.09 billion in the quarter ended January 31, 2021, compared to a loss of $67.4 million on reveue of $2.60 billion in the three months ended February 2, 2020.
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Les Wexner is leaving the board of L Brands, the owner of Victoria’s Secret. The founder of the company had most recently served as chairman emeritus of the firm, after giving up the board chairmanship.
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With more vaccinations, and the pandemic beginning to wind down, many business opportunities have become available across the intimate apparel and related markets.
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Delta Galil reported a profit of $23.74 million on sales of $459.68 million in the fourth quarter. But for the year, the company lost $40.52 million on sales of $1.446 billion.
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Curve has announced it will hold an in person lingerie show in New York, August 1-3, noting that the “location is TBD.”
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Sales fell 20.2% and earnings declined 54.9% in the first nine months at Japan-based Wacoal Holdings Corp.
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Playboy Enterprises, Inc., which has just emerged as a public company, “announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TLA Acquisition Corp., the parent company of the Lovers family of stores,” which includes Peekay stores. Purchase price was “approximately $25 million of cash.”
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Hanes Innerwear sales overall jumped 19.7% to $668.2 million in the quarter ended January 2, 2021, from $558.3 million in the same quarter last year.
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Naked Brand Group took advantage of a recent “GameStop-style surge” in its stock price to sell 29,415,000 of its shares and generate net proceeds of approximately $46.9 million.
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Playboy, which has completed the merger making it again a public company, announced the appointment of Lance Barton as chief financial officer, effective March 1, 2021.
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Trish Donnelly, the former CEO of Urban Outfitters Group, is joining PVH in the newly created role of CEO of PVH Americas.
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Delta Galil reported a profit of $19.542 million on sales of $382.878 million in the three months ended September 30, compared to a profit of $14.034 million on sales of $446.139 million in the same period last year.
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Victoria’s Secret and Pink brick and mortar comparable store sales in the U.S., Canada, China and the U.K. fell 23% in November and December.
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Delta Galil has closed a deal with L Brands to open Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works stores in Israel.
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