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Published by Aroq Ltd.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:44:42 GMTMon, 15 Mar 2010 04:44:42 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.com10021Haiti's earthquake is likely to significantly bolster investment after the tragedy brought to light the country's major infrastructure problems, a leading textiles consultant has said. http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107034Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:54:00 GMTUS retail giant Wal-Mart has hit back at suggestions it is among several retailers not paying its workers in India the required minimum wage.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107041Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:25:00 GMTTurkey's about to hire lobbyists to try to secure duty-free access for its garments to the US, and Pakistan's about to spend money on a similar campaign to stop paying EU import duty. But instead of investing a fortune on what is likely to be a fruitless exercise, Mike Flanagan believes they could be doing more to help themselves.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107036Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:47:00 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=107040Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:22:00 GMTSuperGroup has unveiled its heavily-oversubscribed IPO valuing the SurfCo California and 77Breed owner at around GBP395m (US$543m).http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107038Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:10:00 GMTAdidas Group-owned sporting goods company Reebok has launched one of two TV adverts under its new "Ree" marketing platform.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107035Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:35:00 GMTTeen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc is expanding outside of North America for the first time this month, with flagship shops opening in Dubai and Kuwait City.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107033Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMTFalling sales and a tax charge have combined to widen fourth quarter losses at Pacific Sunwear of California Inc, but the teen clothing retailer expects to be back to positive same-store sales by the end of the current year.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107031Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:37:00 GMTUS mall-based retailer Aeropostale has reported a 42% rise in fourth quarter profit, on the back of strong sales growth during the period.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107029Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:55:00 GMTThe introduction of new and innovative athletic apparel and footwear products - and telling shoppers about them - is key to driving sales of these products, new research suggests.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107028Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:24:00 GMTSurf wear firm Quiksilver has posted a first quarter loss, but said US retail trends were showing signs of recovery. http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107027Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMTEnterprise management systems provider Lawson is cautioning that unless the fashion industry accepts recession-fuelled change is permanent, companies will continue to struggle in any post-downturn recovery.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107026Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:16:00 GMTThe American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today (12 March) published the sixth edition of its Restricted Substances List (RSL), covering product safety and environmental standards in the US and around the world.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107039Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:20:00 GMTChinese retail group Pou Sheng has announced terminating a joint venture clothing and accessories business called Jiezhixing.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107037Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMTIT Holding SpA, the Italian fashion group that has been in special administration for more than a year, has agreed with unions to begin redundancy procedures for up to 450 workers.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107032Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMTAction sports apparel retailer Zumiez saw annual profits slump despite reporting improved earnings and revenues in Q4.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107030Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:39:00 GMTUK retail giant John Lewis Partnership remains cautious about the prospects for 2010, despite reporting a 9.7% rise in underlying full-year pre-tax profit to GBP306.6m (US$461.4m).http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107016Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:16:00 GMTThe Bangladeshi apparel industry has a lamentable track record when it comes to factory safety, especially fires. But where does the industry draw the line when it comes to apportioning blame to retailers and buyers?http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107025Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:27:00 GMTWorkers unions and international labour-rights organisations are demanding an overhaul of safety regulations in the Bangladesh apparel industry after a fire killed 21 people at a garment factory at the end of last month.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107024Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:06:00 GMTSwimwear giant The Warnaco Group is snapping up distributor operations in popular markets for its Calvin Klein operations, it told investors this week. http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=107023Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMT