Starwatch Consumer | VF Corp.s jeanswear sales to climb; Smith and Noble shades recalled

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A rush on jeans VF Corp.s U.S. jeanswear sales may climb 4 percent in 2010, up from an earlier projection that they would be little changed, the company said Thursday. VF makes Lee jeans, which has operations in Merriam. Wal-Mart is bringing back some of VFs womens jeans, including some plus-size Riders, that the retailer had cut in 2009, VF said.

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Mentor and teen find common thread (The Kansas City Star)

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On a Monday evening, she stood in line excitedly. Sure, it was a school night, but when you make all A’s and B’s, you’re allowed to go to concerts on occasion. Most of the girls standing outside the Beaumont wore skinny jeans, glitter and bright colors. Not her.

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This spring, trendy tots will rock ’80s fashions (The Kansas City Star)

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You won’t find puffy shoulder pads, neon pumps, stone-washed jeans or blue eyeliner. But you will find colorful leggings, mixed prints, tie-dye tees, peace signs, oversized hair accessories and Madonna-esque tutus. All in teeny-tiny sizes.

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Starwatch consumer | Lee Jeans opens first retail store (The Kansas City Star)

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Lee opens first retail store Lee Jeans, based in Merriam, has opened its first retail store in Tannersville, Pa. The new store houses the full collection of products, including a newly redesigned plus-size collection.

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Starwatch consumer | Lee Jeans opens first retail store (The Kansas City Star)