Retail sales were better than expected in August, whether you count the Cash for Clunkers program or not, which likely helped Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PERY) with its more than 8% gain this afternoon.

< ?DART(15);?> However, apart from the macroeconomic news, this apparel company also recently reported it's fiscal second-quarter numbers and signed a deal with Pierre Cardin.

Earnings estimates for this top-performing Zacks #1 Rank company have moved sharply higher in the past month with strong analyst agreement.

In addition to PERY, there are 5 other names from the Textile-Apparel industry on today's Zacks #1 Rank List, which includes 225 names. Those other companies are G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (GIII), Guess?, Inc. (GES), Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB), Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) and Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL).

Volume today is at 145,000 shares, compared to the

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PERY, Perry Ellis International Inc.

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PERY, Perry Ellis International Inc.

PERY is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories, and fragrances.

PERY through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns or licenses a portfolio of brands that includes 29 of the leading names in fashion such as Perry Ellis®, Perry Ellis America®, Perry Ellis Portfolio®, Jantzen®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, C&C California®, Cubavera®, Munsingwear®, Savane®, Farah®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, Natural Issue®, Pro Player®, the Havanera Co.®, Axis®, Axist®, Manhattan®,

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