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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:28:11 GMTSat, 07 Nov 2009 13:28:11 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.com10021US retailers posted a mixed bag of results on Thursday (5 November), despite October same-store sales putting in their best monthly performance in more than a year.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105847Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMTThe European Commission has been accused of ignoring feedback about anti-dumping duties on imports of leather shoes from China and Vietnam, after sending Member States its final conclusions into the investigation the day after industry concerns were filed.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105849Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:42:00 GMTColourful clog maker Crocs has returned to profitability and top-line growth for the first time in four quarters.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105848Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMTHere is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style. Click on each headline for the full story.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105846Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMTUS plastic clog maker Crocs has posted a return to third quarter profit, benefiting from cost reduction programmes.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105845Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:00 GMTCollapsed German fashion house Escada has been sold to Megha Mittal, daughter-in-law of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, for an undisclosed sum.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105844Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMTFinnish textile firm Marimekko Group saw profits halve during the first three quarters of the year, blamed on declining consumer demand.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105842Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:49:00 GMTDespite swinging to a third quarter loss on a 37% slump in sales, US apparel maker Hampshire Group Limited says it is on track to complete its restructuring plan by the end of the year after streamlining its costs and realigning its operations.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105841Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMTAn Indian textile mills federation is demanding an immediate ban on cotton exports as weak production in the country is leading to a "grave situation" for industry supplies.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105840Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMTBrand management company NexCen Brands Inc, owner of the TAF and Shoebox New York retail franchise concepts, has narrowed its second quarter loss despite a "dramatic drop" in mall traffic and retail spending.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105839Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMTRestructuring specialists at UK business advisory firm KPMG are expecting quarterly insolvency figures to show an increase and predict further retail insolvencies in the run up to Christmas.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105843Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:02:00 GMTContemporary women's apparel retailer Bebe Stores Inc has swung to a first quarter loss after being hit by lower sales and higher markdowns.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105838Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMTWomen's fashion chain Cache Inc has hired Rabia Farhang as executive vice president, general merchandise manager.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105837Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMTThe following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' October 2009 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105833Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMTIn its recent past, Liz Claiborne has resembled nothing so much as a large and rather unwieldy oil tanker: battered and lashed by stormy seas, and not nimble enough to escape to safe harbour.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105829Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMTLiz Claiborne saw its third quarter loss hit US$91m, 32% up on last year, as comparable store sales continued to fall across the apparel group.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105827Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMTAthletic footwear maker K-Swiss Inc has swung to a third quarter loss on lower sales, but said the results were in line with expectations.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105836Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:34:00 GMTNew technologies are set to slash raw material costs and allow faster, more efficient and highly flexible processing in the coated fabrics industry.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105835Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:00 GMTRetailer Hot Topic, which sells pop-influenced apparel and accessories, has hired Amy Kocourek from American Eagle Outfitters as its chief merchandising officer.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105832Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:00 GMTWith international sales accounting for nearly two-thirds of Warnaco's total group revenues, the company is, not surprisingly, focusing on international growth of brands like Calvin Klein while the domestic US market continues to be mired in the downturn.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105831Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT