31.   Precisely such a solution is now being tested with the apparel industry.

32.   She advanced quickly in the New York apparel industry.

33.   Shinwon Group, a major rival of Nasan, in the apparel industry, is already feeling the heat.

34.   Since then, earnings disappointments, brought on by merchandise problems and growing competition in the discount apparel retail industry, have caused the stock to falter.

35.   Starbucks would follow U.S. companies in the apparel industry, such as Levi Strauss and Nike, that already have codes for their Third World manufacturers.

36.   --The apparel industry continues to add jobs despite pressure from lower-wage areas, primarily Mexico.

37.   The apparel industry continues to close plants and layoff workers.

38.   The Central American country now wants to offer more full-package production, which would help the apparel industry develop more clusters of supporting industries.

39.   The company also plans to expand by providing information on the energy, transportation and apparel industries, he said.

40.   The polyester business, which has had problems meeting its profitability target, has had to cope with weaker demand for polyester fiber from a weak apparel industry.