11.   Developing countries have long sought to eliminate the quotas because they serve to protect apparel makers in the advanced industrial nations.

12.   Eight reported higher production in January, led by petroleum, chemicals and apparel makers.

13.   Easter-related buying trends is much more important for apparel makers than for so-called hard goods merchandisers, analysts said.

14.   Esprit de Corp in San Francisco, a high-end apparel maker, said it has stopped shipping to the Broadway.

15.   Fila Holding SpA, the Italian shoe and apparel maker that long has been a status symbol in inner-city America, is going suburban.

16.   Garments exports had been declining in recent months as competition with other countries with lower wages caused some apparel makers to shut down.

17.   George Wolf, chairman of Princess Knitwear, a small apparel maker, says retailers are demanding price reductions.

18.   In March, he bought stock in Converse Inc., a sneaker and apparel maker, and Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., a sports equipment manufacturer.

19.   Is the Street too tough on retailers and apparel makers?

20.   Latina chic is being packaged for mass consumption by some leading apparel makers.