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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:17:34 GMTSat, 04 Jul 2009 00:17:34 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.com10021Indian fabric and apparel maker S Kumars Nationwide Ltd, one half of an investment group that has successfully bid for bankrupt US suit maker Hartmarx Corporation, has posted a 5.1% drop in full-year profit as soaring sales failed to offset higher costs.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104639Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:22:00 GMTRon Snyder has resigned as a member of the board of directors of Crocs Inc, the plastic clog maker said yesterday (2 July).http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104632Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMTThere are growing calls for global sanctions to be imposed on Honduras unless democracy is restored following the military coup which has ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104645Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:57:00 GMTReports in Thailand say that workers who are losing their jobs at Body Fashion Thailand - as part of a restructuring by lingerie maker Triumph International - are asking for higher compensation through their unions.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104644Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:28:00 GMTItalian fashion firm Prada has won a two-year extension to loans taken out with its main creditor, according to local media reports.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104640Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:50:00 GMTHere is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104638Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:20:00 GMTFashion retailer New Look is enlisting the help of the Great British public to promote its new, pop star-inspired clothing brand, Idol London.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104637Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:48:00 GMTWomen's wear retailer The Talbots has completed the sale of its J Jill brand to private equity group Golden Gate Capital for US$75m, less an $8.1m adjustment on closing.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104635Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:55:00 GMTProposals to raise import tariffs on more than 35 different garment types imported into South Africa have been praised by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104633Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:00 GMTValentino Fashion Group is not commenting on reports it is under pressure from lenders to renegotiate its debt arrangements.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104643Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:10:00 GMTThe dates of next year's IMB Forum - the specialist IT event for the apparel and textile industry - have been moved from May to November 2010.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104642Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:08:00 GMTCarlson Companies president and CEO Hubert Joly has joined the board of directors at apparel company Polo Ralph Lauren, the company has announced.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104636Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:24:00 GMTThe CEO of embroidery equipment supplier Hirsch International is poised to acquire the company after making an improved offer to the board.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104634Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:16:00 GMTPop star Beyoncé is reportedly bringing out a new fashion label named after her latest album 'I Am ... Sasha Fierce.'http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104641Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMTWhile many specialty retailers have recently been shedding concepts, Dress Barn seems to think there's something to be gained from adding struggling fashion chain Tween Brands to its portfolio. Leonie Barrie looks at the detail of last week's merger deal - and asks what's really in it for the two companies?http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104631Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:09:00 GMTSri Lanka is encouraging garment manufacturers to set up operations in the country's eastern district, now that its long-lasting civil conflicts with the Tamil Tigers have halted.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104619Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:22:00 GMTThe fashion and footwear market in Russia is forecast to fall by around 5% this year as clothing sales slump amid the financial crisis.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104630Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:42:00 GMTApparel and retail executives who are interested in RFID now have the chance to see how American Apparel is using the technology to overcome inventory accuracy and replenishment challenges at selected retail stores.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104629Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:16:00 GMTGerman insolvency specialist Rolf-Dieter Moenning has announced the rescue of fashion firm Adessa Moden from bankruptcy.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104628Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:53:00 GMTUS-based Cargill is taking over full ownership of NatureWorks LLC, which makes fibres from renewable sources such as corn, from Japanese synthetic fibre and chemicals group Teijin Limited.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=104627Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:03:00 GMT