Quantcast

Posts Tagged ‘apparel’

Cut-and-sew bill signed into law

by Associated Press Published: March 29,2010

Tags: apparel, manufacturing, tax credit, textiles

JACKSON — Gov. Haley Barbour has signed a bill that would provide furniture manufacturers a $2,000 tax credit for new cut-and-sew workers. Supporters of the bill say it will help keep jobs in the state. Many of those jobs have been lost to foreign countries where the labor costs are cheaper. Supporters say the tax [...] [...]

Phillips-Van Heusen buying Tommy Hilfiger for $3B

by Associated Press Published: March 15,2010

Tags: apparel, clothing, mergers and acquisitions, retail

NEW YORK — Phillips-Van Heusen says it will buy privately held Tommy Hilfiger in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $3 billion, creating one of the world’s biggest clothing companies. The deal announced today includes approximately 1.9 billion euros in cash ($2.6 billion) and 276 million euros ($379.9 million) in Phillips-Van Heusen stock. The New [...] [...]

Recent Posts

Polls

Who will win the presidential election in November?

View Results

The MBJ poll should not be considered a scientific one. Results reflect only the opinion of those who participate.

Loading ... Loading ...

Recent Comments