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The Wrap: How Many Crystals Are On Those Gymnastic Uniforms & More
August 17, 2016 at 3:38 pm

A closer look at the Final Five's Olympic gymnastic uniforms, Alexander Wang gets $90 million lawsuit settlement, Trimark expands its sales force, researchers create self-repairing fabric, and temporary tattoos can be used as computer interfaces: Here's what's happening in the apparel world…

12 Rugged, Safety Gear Options for the Hard-worker
August 10, 2016 at 5:27 pm

Just like you would never cut corners while building a skyscraper, digging a water line or fixing a subway car, labor workers don’t want the companies that make their apparel to cut corners, either. End-users want apparel and gear that works as hard as they do...

Why a Judge Dismissed Claims in this Alibaba Counterfeit Lawsuit
August 10, 2016 at 4:38 pm

A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed part of a lawsuit filed last year by Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other luxury brands accusing Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group of promoting the sale of counterfeit goods. U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel in Manhattan dismissed racketeering claims asserted by brands owned by Paris-based Kering SA, saying their…

Nike, Under Armour Go for Rio Stock Gold
August 10, 2016 at 4:29 pm

It’s Nike vs. Under Armour in the competitive quest for Wall Street-style Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. Nike’s swoosh has become synonymous with the Olympic Games and the athletes that wear its apparel and footwear. In fact, in the past eight Olympics since Nike became a public company in the early 1980s, shares of…

Nike Gives U.S. Olympic Athletes Personalized Gift Bags
August 8, 2016 at 5:51 pm

Athletes train their entire lives to make it to the Olympic Games. While the ultimate goal is bringing home a medal, 1,200 athletes on Team USA know for sure they won't leave the games empty-handed,…

Rio 2016 Fights Counterfeiters by Making Its Own Knockoffs
August 5, 2016 at 3:16 pm

Counterfeit merchandise has become a big concern at sporting events, like the Super Bowl and MLB All-Star Game. The Olympic Games, arguably the largest sporting event in the world, is combating possible counterfeit efforts…

Nike Cuts Golf Equipment, Focuses on Apparel
August 4, 2016 at 2:32 pm

When we think back on some of Tiger Woods' biggest accomplishments, we only can picture him pumping his fist in a red Nike shirt, or watching his golf ball pause just long…

Would You Sell a Meaningless T-shirt?
August 3, 2016 at 6:42 pm

Here’s a riddle for you: What do you get when you remove the concert from a concert tee? Nothing more than a meaningless T-shirt. If that’s what you want from your apparel, you’re in luck. Recently, Justin Bieber has provided you with two options. But don’t believe the hype. And, I’m begging you, don’t follow in Bieber’s merchandising footsteps...