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Estivo Opens 1st U.S. Showroom

Estivo S.A. is demonstrating its desire to expand in the United States market. Following its debut at the Swimshow this July, the Colombian producer of branded swimwear, sleepwear and lingerie is opening a showroom in Miami, FL. this week. » I want to read more and receive info on Estivo

Gap Adds E-Commerce In Canada, UK

Gap, Inc. seems to be following through on its promise to make e-commerce available to 65 total countries by the end of 2010. Since that announcement last week, the company has introduced Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy Canadian websites, and Gap and Banana Republic European sites. » I want to read more and receive info on Gap

Baby Phat: Kimora Lee Simmons Out

Kimora Lee Simmons tweeted last Friday that she is leaving Baby Phat, the brand she co-founded with ex-husband Russell Simmons, and according to the NY Post, it isn’t by choice. » I want to read more and receive info on Kellwood

Sears Hires Friedman For Marketing

Sears Holdings Corporation has hired David Friedman as SVP and president of marketing. Friedman most recently served as president of Razorfish, an interactive marketing and technology company. He will begin his employment with Sears Holdings on September 13. » I want to read more and receive info on Sears

Seven ‘til Midnight Parties For A Cause

Seven ‘til Midnight has put its undergarments to good use. On August 14, the company sent women from SuicideGirls, a community of alternative pin-up models, down the runway in its sexy lingerie as part of a fundraiser for Undershare, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that provides underwear and toiletries to women and children in need. » I want to read more and receive info on Carrie Amber

OFFPRICE Attracts 46 New Exhibitors

David Lapidos, executive vice president of OFFPRICE, said he is pleased with the tradeshow’s move from the first floor of Las Vegas’ Sand Expo & Convention Center to the second floor. “High ceilings, fabulous lights, all the vendors were happy, and the buyers couldn’t be happier!” he said about the show, which was held from August 15 through 18. » I want to read more and receive info on OffPrice

Madonna Sued For “Material Girl” Line

“Material Girl” may be the name of Madonna’s 1985 hit, but L.A. Triumph says the pop star has no right to use it for her new clothing line. » I want to read more and receive info on Iconix

Frederick’s Outsources To Cut Costs

Frederick’s of Hollywood announced Wednesday that the company has finalized its plan to outsource all remaining manufacturing processes, which are based in the Philippines, and is in the final stages of consolidating its distribution facilities. The company expects to save approximately $2 million annually through these actions. » I want to read more and receive info on Frederick’s of Hollywood

Gap Makes E-Commerce International

As part of its focus on global expansion, Gap Inc. is now offering international shipping through its e-commerce to 55 countries, and plans to make this service available to 65 total countries by the end of this year. » I want to read more and receive info on Gap

Spectade’s Yunis Predicts ILS Success

For the first time, this September’s International Lingerie Show (ILS) will host free seminars open to all attendees and exhibitors. They will be held on Tuesday, September 28, and will cover topics ranging from maximizing holiday business to tools for Internet success. According to Jeff Yunis, owner of Specialty Trade Shows, the company that operates ILS, speakers will include some of the most knowledgeable retailers and brands in the intimate apparel business. » I want to read more and receive info on ILS

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