International Business News - WRNC http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif An analyst on Monday said apparel makers are facing a weak U.S. economic environment and falling sales, and added that VF Corp. is the only apparel maker outperforming in the sector. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080519/analyst-sees-weak-apparel-trends-continuing.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 14:34:28 EDT Manufacturers trying to match Speedo's record-breaking swimsuit have been given a new chance to get their products approved before the Olympics. Swimming governing body FINA announced a June 3 meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/swimsuit-makers-get-another-shot-before-olympics.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 14:05:34 EDT Shares of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. rose Wednesday after an analyst raised his price target and outlook on the apparel maker, expecting higher revenue from its Calvin Klein licensing business. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/phillips-van-heusen-climbs-as-wedbush-ups-target.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 11:10:29 EDT Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Tuesday that it may boost Warnaco Group Inc.'s "BB," or junk, corporate credit rating after the apparel maker's adjusted first-quarter results topped analysts' estimates. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080513/s-p-may-boost-warnacos-corporate-credit-rating.htm Tue, 13 May 2008 14:08:36 EDT Shares of The Warnaco Group Inc. rose sharply Tuesday morning after the apparel maker posted an adjusted first-quarter profit in line with estimates and raised its full-year outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080513/out-of-the-gate-warnaco-climbs-on-earns-outlook.htm Tue, 13 May 2008 10:09:18 EDT Among the earnings stories for Monday, May 12, from AP Financial News: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Sprint Nextel Corp.'s Dan Hesse had little good news to share Monday on the eve of addressing his first shareholder meeting as chief executive of the troubled wireless carrier. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080512/earnings-roundup-sprint-nextel-clearwire.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 18:46:33 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, May 12, from AP Financial News: LOS ANGELES (AP) _ RadNet Inc., which operates medical diagnostic imaging centers, affirmed its 2008 revenue guidance range on Monday, after reporting first-quarter revenue and volume growth. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080512/outlook-roundup-radnet-warnaco-group.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 18:45:03 EDT Apparel maker The Warnaco Group Inc. on Monday raised its fiscal-year guidance, partly because of strong Calvin Klein business. The company now expects earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $2.65 and $2.75 per share, excluding one-time charges. Previously the company expected a range of $2.50 to $2.60. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080512/warnaco-group-raises-fiscal-year-guidance.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 16:49:58 EDT Shares of Warnaco Group Inc. rose Wednesday, after an analyst said Phillips-Van Heusen's report on strong Calvin Klein business is a plus for Warnaco. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080326/warnaco-rises-on-calvin-klein-strength.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:23:39 EDT The slick new swimsuit that has led to 12 world records already this year will be examined by swimming's governing body amid debate about the quest for speed in the pool. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080325/speedos-slick-swimsuit-stirs-debate.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:49:00 EDT The chief financial officer of clothing maker Warnaco Group Inc. sold 16,107 shares of stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080317/warnaco-cfo-sells-16-107-shares.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:11:29 EDT The chief financial officer of clothing maker Warnaco Group Inc. exercised options for 54,800 shares of stock, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080306/warnaco-cfo-exercises-options.htm Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:22:05 EST Shares of Warnaco Group Inc. rose on Wednesday, after the apparel maker said profit rose in the fourth quarter and offered strong 2008 guidance. The New York-based company, which makes apparel under Warner's, Calvin Klein, Chaps and other brand names, said strong sales of intimate apparel and sportswear helped results. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080227/warnaco-shares-rise-on-strong-4q-view.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:55:34 EST The Warnaco Group Inc., which makes men's and women's clothing, on Friday said it will sell its Lejaby lingerie and underwear business to Austrian clothing maker Palmers Textil AG for 32.5 million euros or about $47 million in cash. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080215/warnaco-selling-lejaby-line-for-47m.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:16:46 EST Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Jan. 17, from AP Financial News: ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Electricity and natural gas utility owner Ameren Corp. narrowed its 2007 profit guidance range on Thursday, but predicted that rising costs and investments will hurt earnings in 2008. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080117/outlook-roundup-ameren-warnaco-group.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:33:32 EST Apparel maker The Warnaco Group Inc. said Thursday it plans to meet or exceed the guidance for fiscal 2007 it raised in November. The company said it plans to meet or exceed profit of $2.10 to $2.18 per share, excluding business expected to be discontinued in 2008 and restructuring expenses. It reaffirmed expectations of a 11 percent to 12 percent increase in revenue, implying revenue between $2.03 billion and $2.05 billion. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080117/warnaco-plans-to-meet-or-exceed-view.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:38:41 EST Shares of Warnaco Group Inc. rose Monday morning, after an analyst upgraded the maker of Warner's underwear and Catalina swimwear on a lower stock price and expected gains from strong brands and international sales. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080114/out-of-the-gate-warnaco-group-gains.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:33:23 EST