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The Motley Fool September 26, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Tommy Goes to Wal-Mart? Wal-Mart might be interested in Hilfiger. Or is it? Investors may be excited by the rumors, but there are doubts. The rumor mill keeps churning.
BusinessWeek July 5, 2004 Nanette Byrnes	No Nonsense At Liz Claiborne It's his no-nonsense approach that has helped Paul Charron turn Liz Claiborne into a model of pragmatism in the egocentric fashion business.
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The Motley Fool August 2, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Oxford Buys Into England The acquisitive apparel company's U.K. purchase caps a solid year. Currently, trading at about 15 times next year's low-end estimate, Oxford looks like a company well worth a closer look.
BusinessWeek July 5, 2004	Clothes and Consumer Goods: The "Same Stuff" Liz Claiborne CEO Paul Charron says the clothing and consumer goods industries are similar as designers' creativity always "requires context and discipline"
The Motley Fool February 19, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Jones Apparel Shops for Profits An improved job market and wider operating margins would help the apparel company.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Warnaco Speedos Ahead Positive operating profit sends the stock price higher.
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The Motley Fool November 3, 2004 Phil Wohl	Polo Ralph Lauren's Wholesale Gain The fashion company is relying on its wholesale unit to drive sales. Shares are trading at nearly 16 times this year's earnings forecast; with an expected 30% earnings growth rate this year and a 0.53% dividend yield, the shares look attractive.
The Motley Fool July 30, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Liz Claiborne Reports Stylish Revenues The well-run apparel company appears to be fairly priced.
The Motley Fool June 16, 2005 Matt Thurmond	Can Tommy Turn Around? Troubled at home, Tommy Hilfiger may find a comeback in Europe. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Warnaco's Threads Aren't Bare A recovery from bankruptcy continues as the Calvin Klein brand still has staying power. Investors, take note.
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BusinessWeek January 12, 2004	Retail: This Rising Tide Won't Lift All Boats Tax cuts will fuel sales in the first half of 2004, but their impact will fade. Sustained growth may postpone coming mergers and bankruptcies.
BusinessWeek November 3, 2003 Stanley Holmes	Nike's New Advice? Just Strut It The sneaker giant is betting big on a foray into the fickle world of street fashion.
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AskMen.com Austin Silver	Why Women Get Better Deals On Clothes Why is it that women get to be stylish for peanuts while men have to seriously bruise their bank accounts in order to do so?
The Motley Fool October 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Oxford's Spiffy Duds Moving to a more brand-focused strategy is paying off in terms of growth and profitability for this clothing manufacturer. This could be a good value play for interested investors.
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U.S. CPSC May 13, 2010	Children's Sweatshirts Recalled by Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The sweatshirts fail to meet federal flammability standards for wearing apparel, posing a risk of burn hazard to consumers.
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