From a recent press release at www.prweb.com Clothing Pipeline Inc. announces they have a new clothing and accessories line on the Internet. People can find brand named merchandise for much less than what you can buy in many stores. Some

Interchangeable footwear manufacturer Skins has announced the appointment of Gary Sefferman as its VP of production and logistics.

California-based retailer Nitches reported a consolidated net loss of US$1.9m for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 versus a net loss of $530,000 in the prior year, despite improved sales helped by sportswear and sleepwear.

Plastic shoe maker Crocs has taken Rivers Australia to court alleging it copied some of its clog designs, according to media in Australia.

French ready-to-wear fashion label Bruno St Hilaire has been acquired by a fund manager Activa Capital.

Dan Hesse has resigned from the board of directors at VF Corporation to focus on his business commitments.

Women’s denim and casualwear maker Cygne Designs Inc has appointed Jay Furrow, a founder of the Joe’s Jeans brand, as president and chief executive officer.

Next month sees the launch of the first professional accreditation programme for intimate apparel executives and associates.

Activewear maker Delta Apparel Inc has swung to a third quarter loss, blaming a combination of restructuring costs, higher raw material, energy and transportation costs coupled with lower sales.

Charming Shoppes Inc is to explore strategic options for its non-core misses apparel catalogue titles so that it can focus on its core Lane Bryant, Catherines and Fashion Bug brands.

The US government on Friday (25 April) announced that it is to impose temporary tariffs on imports of cotton socks from Honduras after deciding that soaring shipments are damaging the US industry.

Internet-based fashion retailer Asos expects to post full-year profit slightly ahead of market expectations after nearly doubling recent sales, and despite closure costs at its Buncefield warehouse.

Apparel maker Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has bought privately-held Mulberry Thai Silks Inc, a manufacturer and distributor of neckwear in the US, for $10m in cash.

Scientists are calling for a closer examination of the environmental and health implications of nanoparticle silver, which is used for its antibacterial and odour-fighting properties in a range of products including clothing.

Gerard Guez and Todd Kay, the founders of Tarrant Apparel Group, are planning to take the company private it emerged today (28 April).

The acquisition offer Iceland's Baugur Group has made for UK suit retailer Moss Bros has continued beyond original deadlines, while home fashion group Laura Ashley has once again edged up its stake in Moss Bros.