The Silver Jeans brand's five retail stores filed for bankruptcy protection with a proposal for the locations to close down by Aug. 31.

Uniqlo, Japan’s largest clothier backed by Fast Retailing Co. has plans to start sourcing garments from India.

Are women buying more fitness apparel because they are determined to get in shape, or because casual comfort fits the U.S. mindset at the register and on the runways? Whatever the reason, it’s a trend with strong legs.