Stitches News

American Apparel Accused of Using Illegal Workers(2)

Nicole Rollender — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:24:31 GMT

As first reported in an ASI Breaking News Alert yesterday, American Apparel (asi/35297) has been told by the United States government that 1,800 of its employees are working illegally in the U.S.

Hirsch International Signs Acquisition Agreement

Nicole Rollender — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:23:05 GMT

Hirsch International, a provider of equipment and support services to the graphic and decorated apparel industry, announced this morning that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Paul Gallagher, the company's current president and CEO.

American Apparel Accused of Using Illegal Workers

Nicole Rollender — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:03:10 GMT

American Apparel (asi/35297), whose founder Dov Charney has been a vocal advocate of immigration reform, has been told by the United States government that 1,800 of its employees are working illegally in the U.S.

Perry Ellis To Sell Callaway Line

Nicole Rollender — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:36:52 GMT

Perry Ellis International (asi/77715) has announced it will directly sell Callaway golf and sportswear apparel throughout North America, Latin American and the Caribbean, without using wholesalers.

Small Businesses Face New Restrictions On Credit Cards

Nicole Rollender — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:34:37 GMT

New research shows small businesses are facing dramatically reduced credit limits from leading card companies, only intensifying financial stress during a difficult 2009.