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In Brief: Dow Drops… Another Escada Bidder…
Stocks fell sharply Wednesday as oil prices soared and investors anticipated mediocre same-store sales…
Commerce Department Review Clears Vietnam in Dumping Probe
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that it did not find enough evidence that Vietnam dumped apparel imports…
Adidas Awarded $305M in Suit Against Payless
A legal battle between Adidas AG and Payless ShoeSource over parallel stripes resulted in a huge win for…
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Designer and retailer Betsey Johnson LLC is seeking a preliminary injunction against Colorful Licenses BV to…
Juicy Couture Sues VS Over Pink
There's More Litigation Involving Pink.
Humane Society Turns Up Heat on Fur Labeling
The Humane Society of the U.S. filed another legal petition with the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday…
In Brief: Apax-Escada Talks On?…
Speculation of renewed interest by Apax Partners in an Escada stake have started making the rounds in Germany.
Report Looks to Draw Attention
Violations of workers' rights and low wages are still the norm in the sportswear industry, according to a…
Ruling Made in Roxy Trademark Case
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction prohibiting Kymsta Corp. from using trademarks that…
French See Little Impact From ‘Skinny’ Bill
Designers, modeling agents and other fashion experts applauded a proposed law in France prohibiting "the…
Fendi Wins Counterfeit Lawsuit,
Fendi has settled a counterfeiting lawsuit against Big M Inc.
VS Sues Macy’s, Intertex Over Pink Trademark
Apparently, Pink is worth fighting over. The Victoria's Secret division of Limited Brands Inc. filed suit…
Esmerian Gem Auction Delayed
Collectors hoping to snatch up some of the marquee jewels and gems from Ralph Esmerian's storied collection…
Fred Leighton Files for Chapter 11
Move by Ralph Esmerian aimed at halting fine jewelry auction.
VS, Phat Fashions in Copyright Dispute
Is Victoria's Secret's Pink too Phat?