Chinese textile firms guided west
China has issued a new directive encouraging textile companies to move factories away from manufacturing hubs in the east to poorer provinces.
Aurora Fashions, the owner of Karen Millen, Coast, Oasis and Warehouse, has booked strong earnings in its first 11 months of operation.
Suppliers pressured by responsive retail model
An uncertain retail outlook is filtering back to clothing supply chains as factories are asked to take smaller orders at less notice, a supply chain expert says.
Dune steps up international expansion
UK shoe chain Dune Group is accelerating its international expansion through the opening of new stores in a host of new markets.
Ralph Lauren tightens international grip
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has reached a US$47m agreement to assume direct control of its wholesale and retail distribution in South Korea - the latest in a series of global buyouts by the firm.
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UPDATE: Bangladesh garment wages to rise 80%
29 July 2010
Rallying garment workers in Bangladesh are being granted an 80% hike in their minimum wage, an industry official confirmed to just-style this afternoon (29 July).
US: Timberland losses continue despite sales rise
29 July 2010
Apparel and footwear company Timberland slipped to a second quarter loss of US$23.5m, thanks to a non-cash impairment charge of $13.2m and despite a 5.1% revenue rise.
US: Jones Apparel nearly doubles Q2 profit
29 July 2010
Jones Apparel Group nearly doubled its second quarter profit, thanks to a 7% revenue rise and despite charges of $22m linked to acquisitions and restructuring.
In the money: Clothing price inflation
Latest research in the UK suggests that clothing prices are likely to rocket in coming years, after a decade of cheap high street fashion.
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Nike eases pressure in Honduras
Nike has defused a row over sub-contractor worker rights by signing a wide-ranging $1.5m agreement with union officials in Honduras.
MALAYSIA: Uniqlo opening continues expansion
29 July 2010
BANGLADESH: Minimum wage deal imminent
29 July 2010
GERMANY: Retail surge boosts Hugo Boss H1
29 July 2010
FRANCE: Fashion drives LVMH H1 recovery
29 July 2010
GERMANY: Puma announces Q2 profit rise
29 July 2010
US: Destination Maternity Q3 profit up 28%
29 July 2010
US: Skechers second quarter back into profit
29 July 2010
COMMENT: Living wage debate rages on
Just as trade bodies in Bangladesh are attempting to thrash out a minimum wage package for garment workers, retailers who source from the country are also being pressed.
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Controversial clothing
Obesity, teenage pregnancy and child fashion faux-pas. just-style takes a look at the spate of recent clothing that has offended the sensibilities.
Latest insights
In the money: Clothing price inflation
28 July 2010
ANALYSIS: Under Armour in it for the long haul
28 July 2010
COMMENT: Living wage debate rages on
26 July 2010
ANALYSIS: China's blip is little to worry about
22 July 2010
COMMENT: China and the Toyota problem
22 July 2010
Fast Retailing on the move
There has been a flurry of activity at Japanese fashion group Fast Retailing, which despite posting declines in both Q3 and June sales has inked a number of sourcing and distribution deals this month.
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