Jan 13th, 2010 · With the future of sports merchandising in the hands of the Supreme Court, fans continue to buy billions of dollars worth of sports jerseys, hats, cell phone covers and more every year. Here's a closer look at the industry.
Nov 24th, 2009 · The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia, a move drawing sharp criticism from a prominent lawmaker in Congress. Sports apparel maker Adidas plans to end its contract with American suppliers and move production of NBA jerseys to a factory in Thailand.
Mar 20th, 2009 · The parent company of Eddie Bauer has raised some questions about the outdoor apparel and accessory retailer's ability to survive during the economic downturn. In a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Eddie Bauer Holdings said recent financial events have raised questions about its ability to remain a "going concern." That's business speak for: We need to restructure our loans — or else.
Feb 12th, 2009 · German authorities are concerned that the neo-Nazi movement may be gaining traction by adopting mainstream techniques. A sports apparel shop in Berlin looks like any other except for the display of ancient Nordic mythology symbols associated with 1930s-era Nazis. The National Democratic Party, which the domestic intelligence describes as racist and anti-semitic, is making gains in provincial and county elections in the former East Germany.
Oct 21st, 2008 · The musical palette of multi-instrumentalist David Lindley is as varied and eccentric as his colorful onstage apparel. For this intimate Mountain Stage performance, Lindley played instruments as varied as a Hawaiian lap-steel guitar and a traditional Middle Eastern oud.
Jul 1st, 2008 · In May, authorities seized hundreds of children from a polygamist compound in Texas. Footage of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints — and its distinctively clothed women — was all over TV. Now the women have a Web site to sell their modest apparel.
Jan 24th, 2008 · Dov Charney, the chief of American Apparel, is in court this week facing allegations of sexual harassment from one of his former employees. Carla Hall of the Los Angeles Times reports on the case of a strange business figure.
Nov 20th, 2007 · Apparel retailer Gap is canceling half of its orders with a vendor in India and promises to donate $200,000 to improve working conditions there. The move comes after revelations that some of its clothes were made by children as young as 10. Gap says it didn't know that children were hired.