Nine of the top ten apparel suppliers cut prices

Nine of the top ten apparel suppliers cut prices

Import prices in the year to 31 May have fallen in the case of nine of the USA's ten largest clothing suppliers, according to new research.

Turkish delights at Istanbul Fashion Week

Turkish delights at Istanbul Fashion Week

New York, London, Paris, Milan...Istanbul? While it might still be premature to add this Turkish city to the world's fashion capitals, the organisers of the latest Istanbul Fashion Week are taking steps to get noticed.

Swannell to replace Rose at M&S

Swannell to replace Rose at M&S

just-style takes a look at Sir Stuart Rose's successor as chairman of the UK's largest clothing retailer Marks and Spencer.

Carrefour launches ‘Planet’ concept stores

Carrefour launches ‘Planet’ concept stores

French retail giant Carrefour has opened two new concept stores that include a style area selling clothes and an alterations service.

Setbacks continue for American Apparel

Setbacks continue for American Apparel

Once the epitome of health with its young, slick, urban fashion sense, American Apparel is now on the critical list thanks to a succession of disastrous setbacks.


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SWEDEN: Lanvin designs latest H&M collection

2 September 2010

Luxury fashion label Lanvin has collaborated with clothing retailer H&M to create the company’s latest designer collection of men’s wear and women’s wear.

US: Gap reports flat sales in August

2 September 2010

Lower sales at its Gap and Old Navy chains have dragged on Gap Inc's August sales, the San Francisco-based retailer said today (2 September).

US: Abercrombie & Fitch faces head scarf lawsuit

2 September 2010

US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a lawsuit over allegations it refused to hire a Muslim job applicant because she wore a religious head scarf.

 

August 2010 management briefing: Distance to market

In troubled economic times it is safer to order small, often and close to home. Conversely, will the return of relative stability see textile and clothing firms ramp up their sourcing from manufacturers with low labour costs in Asia, no matter the distance to market?

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Can Turkey make its mark on fashion?

Can Turkey make its mark on fashion?

Can Turkey make its mark as the next big thing in fashion? Not just as a producer - it already has this sewn up, with a dynamic industry that serves key markets in Europe, Russia and the Middle East, and is ranked the second biggest apparel supplier to the EU - but as a fashion centre in its own right, with its own designs, brands and collections.

 

Is shape the new size?

Fashion brands are adding the shape of their shoppers to sizing considerations, and Levi's will be hoping the launch of its Curve ID jeans fits the bill.

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CEO frustrated by Gap

CEO frustrated by Gap's fluctuating fortunes

Even though Gap Inc managed to beat second-quarter earnings forecasts with the help of higher revenues at its Old Navy and Banana Republic chains, the retailer's boss admits to being "disappointed" that sales at its namesake chain continue to run below par.

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Levi's debuts Denizen brand in China

US denim firm Levi's has launched its latest jeans brand, Denizen, in the emerging Chinese retail market.

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