Online Clothing & Accessories Sales Reach $18.3 Billion in 2006

DALLAS, May 14, 2007 / FW/ --- In 2006, Americans spent $18.3 billion online to purchase apparel, accessories and footwear according to a survey conducted by Forrester Research for Shop.org and for 2007, it is projected to reach $22.1 billion, with 10% of all clothing sales expected to occur online. [more]

Ultrasuede Poised For A Comeback With New Line of Shoes In Partnership With PONY

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2007 / FW/ --- Remember the 1970s when Ultrasuede was the ‘it’ fabric? During that decade, it was a symbol of high-tech innovation and luxury. Invented in 1970 by Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto, a scientist working for Toray Industries, Ultrasuede was the world's first ultra-microfiber. [more]

Going Tag-Free Means Going High Tech With Brands and Labels

April Sales Mixed Due to Gas Prices, Weather and Early Easter, According to NRF

MagicMirror by Paxar Enhances Customer Shopping Experience

LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2007 / --- In the movie, ‘Minority Report,’ Tom Cruise’s character was greeted by name by the store’s computer when he walked in the store and immediately suggested products for him. That scenario does not exist yet in our world, but Paxar’s MagicMirror approximates it for this decade. [more]