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lucy activewear introduces one of its most innovative collections yet: lucy Power Gym, a line of workout wear that combines performance technology with the power of fashion.

Assuring that uniforms issued to U.S. military personnel are properly treated to repel mosquitoes is now possible, thanks to a new testing method developed by an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist.

U.S. acreage planted with organic cotton increased for second straight year, according to research compiled by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Analysis of available data found that the total acres planted in organic cotton grew from 8,510 in 2007 to 9,279 in 2008, constituting a nine percent increase.

The NPD Group Inc released the results of its latest Consumer Spending Indicator study. The holiday retail season is in full swing, and all indications suggest the U.S. consumer is looking for ways to spend less. According to the December survey 81% of consumers say they plan to spend less money than usual.

Shoe and apparel company Nike Inc said on Wednesday that, despite weak domestic sales, its profit grew 9 percent in the second quarter on strong sales overseas.

Kira Plastinina, a 16-year-old Russian fashion designer whose father says he spent $80 million setting up stores under her name, will close almost all of her 12 U.S. outlets after less than a year as demand slumps.

The clock is winding down on what could be one of the worst holiday shopping seasons in decades and recession-hit shoppers are finally starting to feel some pressure to spend.

The REI Shuksan (men's) and Kulshan (women's) jackets with eVent fabric have been selected as a top 10 Gear of the Year pick for 2008 by the GearJunkie.com. Additionally, the REI Shuksan has also been recognized as an award winner by Men's Journal magazine.

No matter how young, fit, and slender you are, the so-called "fake love handles" always form after men's undershirts ride up and bunch above the beltline. The days of buying a size up or down, tucking into your underwear, and throwing shirts away after they shrink are now over for men everywhere.

The Art Institute of Houston announced the opening of a branch campus: The Art Institute of Houston 鈥� North, which will hold its first day of classes on May 14, 2009.