http://www.just-style.comDaily apparel and textile interview - from just-style.com© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:11 GMTWed, 22 May 2013 14:01:11 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.com10021Overseeing international operations for one of the world's most-recognised brands, Tim Wheeler paints a picture of a business model fine-tuned for success.http://www.just-style.com/interview/tim-wheeler-president-international-division-jockey_id117319.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 19 Mar 2013 18:23:00 GMTWith the launch of its new Nutmeg line later this month, Morrisons becomes the last of the big four UK supermarket retailers to offer a clothing range. While Morrisons may be starting small, with a focus on children's wear, it is not short on ambition, as Morrisons director of clothing, Tim Bettley, explains.http://www.just-style.com/interview/tim-bettley-morrisons-director-of-clothing_id117206.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 08 Mar 2013 09:50:00 GMTThe UK-based George at Asda clothing brand remains committed to sourcing in Bangladesh, even though at least 112 workers were killed in a factory fire last year while illegally subcontracted to produce clothing for parent company Wal-Mart.http://www.just-style.com/interview/george-at-asda-remains-committed-to-bangladesh_id117053.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 21 Feb 2013 17:52:00 GMTThe general secretary of the worldwide federation representing garment workers has told just-style the group is "determined to take all the necessary action" to bring about a real change in the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry.http://www.just-style.com/interview/global-union-determined-to-drive-change-in-bangladesh_id116944.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 11 Feb 2013 17:50:00 GMTMany brands build on their heritage to create the meaning and authenticity increasingly craved by consumers. Yet for iconic US retailer Brooks Brothers, the idea of provenance extends globally, with a focus on bringing best-in-class products from around the world to US consumers. As the company expands internationally, Brooks Brothers' SVP of production and technical services, Joe Dixon, spoke to Petah Marian about how its strategy is changing.http://www.just-style.com/interview/joe-dixon-svp-of-production-brooks-brothers_id116460.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 17 Dec 2012 03:09:00 GMTBodyline was one of the first factories set up by Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing giant MAS Holdings in partnership with Victoria's Secret and Triumph. Looking back over the past 20 years, the company's CEO Dilan Gooneratne tells Petah Marian about the challenges Bodyline faced, and how the business was turned around in the midst of the economic crisis.http://www.just-style.com/interview/dilan-gooneratne-ceo-mas-bodyline_id116385.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 10 Dec 2012 06:29:00 GMTSri Lankan clothing producer Timex is expanding its own brands in Asia and Europe as part of plans to move into higher margin areas to offset rising costs in its domestic manufacturing operations.http://www.just-style.com/interview/manufacturer-timex-expands-own-brand-apparel_id116164.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 19 Nov 2012 09:07:00 GMTFor all of the hype around a renaissance in British clothing and textile manufacturing, John Miln, CEO of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), believes that for now at least, it's mostly just talk. He spoke to Petah Marian about the state of UK manufacturing and some of the initiatives being undertaken by the industry body to grow the sector.http://www.just-style.com/interview/john-miln-ceo-of-ukft_id115970.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:00 GMTThe theme of change resonates loudly with Harry van Dalfsen, who took on the role of president of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) two years ago at the height of the global economic crisis. Not surprisingly, 'Fashion business in a changing environment' is also the focus of the upcoming IAF World Apparel Convention, which takes place later this month.http://www.just-style.com/interview/harry-van-dalfsen-president-iaf_id115479.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 06 Sep 2012 15:19:00 GMTHong Kong based Crystal Group is one of Asia's largest apparel manufacturers, producing more than 230m garments a year for customers including Victoria's Secret, Levi's, A&F, H&M, M&S, Uniqlo, JC Penney and Gap. Here CEO Andrew Lo talks to just-style about supply chain consolidation, productivity, setting up offshore factories, and why big is better when it comes to building a competitive edge.http://www.just-style.com/interview/andrew-lo-ceo-crystal-group_id115424.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 31 Aug 2012 11:29:00 GMTWith apparel manufacturing operations bridging the Dominican Republic and neighbouring Haiti, Grupo M's co-production model is an exemplary example of trade preferences in action. Here company founder and president Fernando Capellán tells just-style about the opportunities that lie ahead.http://www.just-style.com/interview/fernando-capellán-founder-and-president-grupo-m_id115099.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 31 Jul 2012 13:26:00 GMTFollowing the acquisition of UK tailoring brand Gieves & Hawkes in April this year, Hong Kong-based Trinity today (18 July) outlined its aspirations for the British heritage brand.http://www.just-style.com/interview/spotlight-ontrinity-reveals-ambitions-for-gieves-hawkes_id114969.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 18 Jul 2012 14:15:00 GMTWal-Mart's Supplier Development Programme, which helps to improve working conditions and develop socially and environmentally friendly practices in factories the US retail giant sources from, was launched in November 2011. The retailer's director of ethical sourcing, Stella Bray, spoke with Petah Marian about the initiative.http://www.just-style.com/interview/stella-bray-wal-mart-director-of-ethical-sourcing_id114496.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 25 May 2012 11:38:00 GMTAfter Marks & Spencer admitted to being caught short in women's wear during the fourth-quarter, it has moved to bolster its design and merchandise teams as well as ramping up the amount of clothing it sources on a fast-fashion basis. M&S executive director of general merchandise, Kate Bostock, spoke to journalists about its clothing strategy yesterday on the sidelines of the retailer's annual results.http://www.just-style.com/interview/spotlight-on-ms-bolsters-design-and-merchandise-teams_id114473.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 23 May 2012 17:53:00 GMTLuen Thai Holdings is Hong Kong's largest listed garment firm, with 34,000 employees, revenues of around US$1bn and a flagship business that produces over 80m garments a year - as well as footwear and bags - from production bases in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Cambodia. In the first of two articles based on a conversation with just-style managing editor Leonie Barrie at the recent Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong, CEO Henry Tan calls for industry-wide collaboration in a bid to increase efficiency and offset rising costs in the apparel supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/interview/henry-tan-ceo-luen-thai-holdings-part-i_id114254.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 03 May 2012 12:40:00 GMTIn the second of two articles based on a conversation with just-style managing editor Leonie Barrie at the recent Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong, Henry Tan, the CEO of Hong Kong's largest listed garment firm Luen Thai Holdings, talks about the push into new production bases and the changing role of China.http://www.just-style.com/interview/henry-tan-ceo-luen-thai-holdings-part-ii_id114252.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 03 May 2012 12:15:00 GMTKaren Millen managing director Gemma Metheringham is powering ahead with ambitious international and online expansion plans for the fashion brand, despite the firm's eponymous founder launching a legal battle for the name.http://www.just-style.com/interview/gemma-metheringham-md-karen-millen_id114213.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 30 Apr 2012 17:18:00 GMTThe UK's biggest clothing retailer Marks & Spencer hopes to recycle up to 350 million garments a year under a new scheme that calls on its customers to donate one item of clothing every time they buy another. Executive director Steven Sharp spoke to Petah Marian about the new Shwopping initiative, launched today (26 April) in partnership with Oxfam.http://www.just-style.com/interview/ms-trying-to-change-the-way-consumers-buy-clothes_id114192.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 26 Apr 2012 17:43:00 GMTNew bilateral trade deals struck by the Obama administration with South Korea, Panama and Columbia should have a positive impact on the US textile and clothing sector, Francisco Sánchez, Under-Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, tells just-style.http://www.just-style.com/interview/francisco-sánchez-us-department-of-commerce_id113795.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedSat, 17 Mar 2012 10:42:00 GMTUS retail giant Wal-Mart has launched a special training programme for more than 60,000 female workers at 150 of its supplier factories in India, Bangladesh, China and Central America. As part of the Women in Factories initiative, the retailer also expects to boost product quality and lower prices - as ethical sourcing director Stella Bray, and senior manager of ethical sourcing Meredith Menhennett, tell Petah Marian.http://www.just-style.com/interview/walmart-works-to-empower-women-factory-workers_id114011.aspx?utm_source=interview-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 10 Apr 2012 16:59:00 GMT