Apparel

River's End Trading Company, Hopkins, Minn., announced the association between it and PremiumWear Inc., Minnetonka, Minn., has now been finalized. River’s End Trading Company has acquired the rights to Page & Tuttle and the license for the Forsyth brand for the promotional products and golf industry in the U.S.

Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., a leading full-service supplier of logoed apparel, announced they will begin servicing the Canadian market with FOB Toronto shipping and pricing.  The company will offer all product and decoration services including embroidery, screen printing, digital printing, laser etching, laser appliqué and sequin embroidery to Canadian distributors providing a single-source solution for the most decoration services in the industry.

The MAGIC Marketplace, Woodland Hills, Calif., announced Zappos' CEO Tony Hsieh will be discussing the critical role customer service plays in the corporate world at the company's seminar series February 16 to 18 in Las Vegas.  In addition, the Port Washington, New York-based NPD Group's analyst Marshal Cohen will explain how fashion businesses must forge ahead in this new decade.

S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill. announced the launch of its new Web site at www.ssactivewear.com, with an updated design and improved features. The apparel wholesaler unveiled the new site using an interactive touch-screen display at PPAI Las Vegas on January 13 to 15 and will exhibit at ISS Long Beach Show on January 22 to 24 and ASI Dallas on February 2 to 3.

GQ is up to it again with its very own online voting booth for the most stylish man in the world. While it may sound like a light beer commercial, some true heavyweights are in contention for the GQ crown.

Pro Towels Etc.-- Seville Collection Terry Velour Robe
Get the day off on the right foot by relaxing in the Kimono-style terry velour robe from Pro Towels Etc. It features double belt loops allowing for maximum comfort, no matter how tall or short. The 100 percent cotton robe has 3/4 sleeves and is 48" long.

When I was putting together my picks from pre-fall, I noticed that my favorite looks from both shows happened to be the same numbers: 1, 10 and 12. If my picks line up exactly, does that mean there is a formula behind the presentation of every collection?

Russell Newman (RN), New York, announced today that it will add two new executives to its management team. Victoria Vandagriff, formerly of Bendon/Elle Macpherson Intimates, has been named the executive vice president of sales for Russell Newman and will be charged with all strategic planning and management of RN's extensive branded and private-label businesses.

Cap America, Fredericktown, Mo. announced the company has added a new sales representative group, Lee Pearson and Associates based in Roswell, Ga.

Vantage Apparel—Alo Women’s Short Sleeve Tee
The Alo Women's Short Sleeve Tee offered by Vantage Apparel is a 92 percent polyester/8 percent spandex/knit jersey blend that is peached for softness. It features contrast coverstitch on all seams and has side vents for extra mobility. The performance fabric includes dry wicking capabilities which draw moisture away from the skin.