http://www.just-style.comDaily apparel and textile analysis - from just-style.com© 2012 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:24:03 GMTSat, 11 Feb 2012 12:24:03 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20http://www.just-style.com/images/small_logo_style.gifhttp://www.just-style.com10021China's rise over the past two decades as the leading location for apparel sourcing has had a knock-on effect on Hong Kong's role in the global garment industry, shifting it from a manufacturer to a servicing and sourcing centre. It will take on even more diverse roles in the future, according to industry executives speaking at recent conferences in Hong Kong. Vicky Sung reports.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/hong-kongs-changing-role-in-the-apparel-industry_id113156.aspxMon, 09 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMTRapid growth in demand in emerging markets is driving investment in nonwovens, according to a new report - with several nonwovens roll goods producers expanding to target markets in Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, North Africa, South America and Southern Africa.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/emerging-markets-drive-investment-in-nonwovens_id113462.aspxFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMTWith much of the success of Cambodia's garment industry based on its well-publicised commitment to basic labour standards, it's perhaps not surprising that the sector finds itself under a spotlight when it comes to wider worker welfare issues. Indeed, several events that have taken place in recent weeks highlight some of the challenges faced by the local industry. http://www.just-style.com/analysis/cambodias-garment-sector-faces-continued-challenges_id113445.aspxThu, 09 Feb 2012 15:43:00 GMTThis week's highlights from just-style's research store include trends in world textile and clothing trade, prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Brazil, and an analysis of the apparel industry in Bangladesh.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id113407.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:00 GMTDespite a number of challenges, China's textile and clothing industry is set for further growth while its competitors suffer declines as a result of cutbacks by retail buyers, according to new research.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/chinas-textile-and-clothing-set-for-further-growth_id113401.aspxFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:04:00 GMTPost-holiday discounts helped many US retailers lift their sales in January, according to monthly figures released yesterday (2 February), but overall results were mixed as many consumers shopped cautiously amid the struggling economy.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/cautious-us-consumers-weigh-on-january-retail-sales_id113404.aspxFri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:00 GMTThe following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' January 2012 sales results.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/retailers-january-2012-sales-roundup_id113388.aspxThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:00 GMTDomestic market expansion, new materials development and the transfer of production bases are all priorities under the 12th five-year plan (2011 to 2015) for the domestic textile industry, released by mainland China's ministry of industry and information technology earlier this month.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/chinas-new-five-year-plan-to-guide-industry-expansion_id113362.aspxTue, 31 Jan 2012 14:27:00 GMTAfter a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/plassat-to-face-french-challenges-at-carrefour_id113357.aspxTue, 31 Jan 2012 11:34:00 GMTThis week, featured research from just-style includes a look at key apparel opportunities in Western Europe, prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Brazil and an analysis of luxury sector in the Asia Pacific region.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id113351.aspxMon, 30 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMTFew incoming CEOs have put their stamp on their new company as quickly as JC Penney's Ron Johnson. His former life as head of retail at Apple is evident in the title of the new strategy for the ailing department store business: "In Praise of Fresh Air".http://www.just-style.com/analysis/spotlight-onjc-penney-fresh-air-revamp-a-bold-vision_id113324.aspxThu, 26 Jan 2012 14:19:00 GMTHighlights from just-style's research store this week include reports on specialist apparel retailers in China and Greece, trends in world textile and clothing trade, fibre prices, production and consumption, and an evaluation of the European footwear manufacturing sector.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id113283.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 13:54:00 GMTBrazil's fast growing economy and the population's buoyant spending have resulted in a large increase in textile and clothing consumption per head in the country - and a knock-on boost to production, new research shows.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/economic-growth-boosts-brazils-textile-and-clothing-industry_id113241.aspxTue, 17 Jan 2012 14:40:00 GMTAt the same time as Tesco revealed falling clothing sales over the Christmas period, the UK's largest supermarket retailer also signalled a shift away from expanding its hypermarket presence and a renews focus on its online offer.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/tesco-looks-online-as-clothing-sales-fall_id113225.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 14:12:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week includes a look at the global apparel market, a report on the growing footwear market in Morocco, and a review of the denim and jeanswear industries, as well as a SWOT analysis of Levi Strauss.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id113215.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:00 GMTBrands and retailers who apply the latest 3D body shape data and consistent fit strategies to their product development practices are reaping the rewards of repeat business, reduced returns, higher prices and full-price sell-throughs, according to a fit and sizing seminar organised by Dutch fashion trade association Modint.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/successful-brands-rewarded-by-consistent-fit-strategies_id113148.aspxFri, 06 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMTA recent Chinese-African cotton agreement could usher in a new era for the African cotton industry - but not in the short-term, say industry experts.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/chinese-deal-could-herald-new-era-for-african-cotton_id113187.aspxWed, 11 Jan 2012 15:16:00 GMTMarks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland admitted today (10 January) that women's wear sales fell during the third-quarter, even though heavy promotions lifted the retailer's overall clothing sales.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/marks-spencer-womens-wear-sales-take-a-hit_id113168.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 13:58:00 GMTAs Marks & Spencer recorded a 2.4% increase in third-quarter sales today, the industry's reaction to the results was largely positive, despite seeing margins hit by a highly promotional landscape. Here is a flavour of what leading retail analysts had to say about M&S' recent performance.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/what-the-analysts-say_id113175.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 16:54:00 GMTFeatured research from just-style this week includes a look at whether there are alternatives to China for apparel sourcing, the prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Brazil and a report looking at trends in fibre prices, production and consumption.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id113151.aspxMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:05:00 GMT