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June 11, 1999
Business
Jones Apparel Group Inc., the maker of Jones New York and other clothing lines, agreed to buy McNaughton Apparel Group Inc. for $275 million in cash and stock to increase sales of mid-price garments.
April 17, 2001
In the ‘80s, surf wear practically sold itself to consumers who couldn’t get enough of the Day-Glo shirts and shorts designed by Southern California companies.
Feb. 13, 1994
Sports
Marketing: Laker Kobe Bryant is more of a slam dunk for endorsements than edgier 76er Allen Iverson.
June 16, 2001
Feb. 21, 1994
Acquisitions: The agreement would give the clothing maker a major foothold in the shoe business.
March 3, 1999
Jones Apparel Group Inc., a maker of women’s career clothing, is replacing Homestake Mining Co. in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index at the close of trading on Friday, S&P; said.
Dec. 11, 2001
Clothing: The buyer will pay $310 million and get the popular l.e.i brand and a bigger share of the juniors market. No layoffs are expected.
July 11, 2002
Cherokee Inc., an apparel maker squeezed by junk bond-laden debt and the recession, said Friday it has filed for Chapter 11 protection under federal bankruptcy laws.
April 24, 1993
Jones Apparel Group Inc., the maker of Jones New York clothing and Nine West Shoes, bought closely held RSV Sport Inc., the manufacturer of l.e.i. jeans for women and girls.
Aug. 17, 2002