http://www.just-style.comDaily apparel and textile news - from just-style.com© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 16:53:05 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 16:53:05 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 ranks number one as the world's largest garment exporter with a 38% global market share. Bangladesh ranks number two with a 5% market share. We all acknowledge that China dominates the global garment export market. But how did it get here, and what are the upcoming challenges? asks David Birnbaum.http://www.just-style.com/comment/understanding-chinas-success_id117691.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:31:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week include a review of the global market for workwear, a report on the prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Cambodia, and a look at the cost of spinning, texturing, weaving and knitting production in nine countries.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id117883.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 20 May 2013 11:06:00 GMTMike Ullman, the man who has returned to turn around department store retailer JC Penney following the departure of Ron Johnson last month, has outlined the first of his plans to improve the ailing business.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/first-plans-emerge-from-new-jc-penney-ceo_id117882.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 17 May 2013 16:26:00 GMTThe strength of global economies and their resulting employment levels is a major influence on the workwear market. A new report from just-style forecasts worldwide demand to grow by more than 20% over the next five years, driven by growth in emerging markets.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/emerging-markets-to-drive-workwear-growth_id117850.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 GMTMarks & Spencer is set to shake up its supplier base as part of plans to turn around its fortunes in women's wear through a focus on quality and style.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/ms-shakes-up-supplier-base-as-part-of-turnaround-efforts_id117839.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 15 May 2013 10:10:00 GMTThere is no doubt that something needed to be done to improve safety standards at factories in Bangladesh making clothes for western brands and retailers. But the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety - details of which were reported on just-style yesterday - seems to raise nearly as many questions as it answers.http://www.just-style.com/comment/bangladesh-safety-accord-still-raises-many-questions_id117852.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 15 May 2013 19:03:00 GMTYesterday (13 May) was a big day for the Bangladesh garment industry, with retailers finally signing an agreement to improve fire safety in the country's ready-made garment industry after two years of being caught in a stalemate. But what exactly does the new accord entail? Petah Marian takes a first look.http://www.just-style.com/comment/what-does-the-new-bangladesh-safety-accord-entail_id117835.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 14 May 2013 15:53:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week include an overview of the 2013 UK Customer Satisfaction Index for footwear, a look at specialist apparel retailers in Ukraine, and a report on trade and trade policy in five emerging markets.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id117807.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 13 May 2013 10:38:00 GMTImproving weather in late April, combined with rising stock and housing prices, offered some encouragement to US clothing retailers as sales gained over the month.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/weather-and-economy-drive-april-us-retail-sales-growth_id117794.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 09 May 2013 17:16:00 GMTRetailer Marks & Spencer is working to update its sourcing and logistics systems after admitting that 20 years of under-investment have led to a sluggish and inconsistent supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/marks-spencer-to-modernise-sourcing-and-supply-chain_id117786.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 09 May 2013 11:26:00 GMTCanadian T-shirt and sock maker Gildan Activewear is looking to grow its supply base and expand its relationships with global brands concerned about safety and other social responsibility issues at sub-contractors making their clothes.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/gildan-sees-growth-with-brands-concerned-on-safety_id117769.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 07 May 2013 17:20:00 GMTA planned deepening of trade relations between the European Union (EU) and Morocco should streamline customs procedures for the EU clothing and textile industry, whether importing or exporting products from this key north African trading partner.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/deeper-eu-and-morocco-trade-ties-good-for-apparel_id117755.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 07 May 2013 11:23:00 GMTToday, many if not most importers and retailers are making an honest effort to make Bangladesh a better place to work for customers, suppliers and workers alike. But recent events such as the collapse the Rana Plaza factory building have brought out some important truths, believes David Birnbaum.http://www.just-style.com/comment/the-crooks-and-conmen-among-us_id117736.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 02 May 2013 18:39:00 GMTActions need to speak louder than words when it comes to tackling working conditions in the Bangladesh garment industry. And in the wake of the collapse last week of the Rana Plaza building near Dhaka, Mike Flanagan has what he describes as "a modest proposal" for identifying and delisting all unsound factories.http://www.just-style.com/comment/solutions-to-prevent-another-bangladesh-tragedy_id117742.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 03 May 2013 11:47:00 GMTThe Jones Group has admitted that the cold weather during the second quarter had a "very negative" impact on the company's performance, and that it also faced challenges in its sportswear division.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/cold-weather-and-spring-fashion-cools-jones-group_id117753.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 03 May 2013 17:31:00 GMTFaced with a fall in exports to the US and EU, Thailand's textile and garment industry has set its sights on becoming a fashion hub for the ASEAN region.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/thailand-sets-its-sights-on-aseans-fashion-hub_id117481.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 09 Apr 2013 15:32:00 GMTIs Bangladesh is a place where workers are safe to make clothes sold by Western retailers and brands - and is the lure of low costs a risk worth taking? Last week's collapse of the eight-storey Rana Plaza factory complex has brought these concerns to the fore all over again.http://www.just-style.com/comment/making-clothes-should-never-mean-life-or-death_id117733.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 02 May 2013 15:15:00 GMTDespite the global recession, e-commerce continues to buoy the bottom line for successful retailers.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/online-shopping-platforms_id117708.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:43:00 GMTOmni-channel services may be delivering, but they can be complex. The goal is delivering a seamless omni-channel experience for apparel buying consumers and if the tech doesn't work, the sales aren't made.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/technology-and-logistics_id117707.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:29:00 GMTHow retailers deal with the omni-channel challenge varies greatly, as do opinions on how to integrate strategies for online, mobile and physical transactions.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/integrating-and-evolving-online-strategies_id117706.aspx?utm_source=insights-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMT