http://www.just-style.comLatest Retail industry news - from just-style.com© 2009 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:42:10 GMTSat, 21 Nov 2009 01:42:10 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20For a company which built its early reputation on eye-catching TV ads, it comes as some surprise to read that Gap's current US holiday campaign is its first for three years.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105991Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMTThe wide gulf that exists between US retailers, importers and textile makers was highlighted this week as Congress embarked on the first steps of a review of trade preference programmes and how they fit into US trade policy.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=106002Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:00 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=106001Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:00 GMTThis week's third quarter figures suggest that US fashion retailers appear to have steadied the ship - at least on the bottom line.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105999Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMTAction sports retailer Zumiez Inc has posted third quarter net income below that of last year but ahead of its expectations, with net sales slightly down.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105996Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMTLegislation that would extend the US' largest duty-free trade preference programme by ten years and allow textiles, apparel and footwear to be included for the first time, has been welcomed by apparel retailers and importers.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105995Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMTUS clothing retailer Gap Inc is teaming up with fashion designer Stella McCartney for a second collection of kids' and baby wear.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105994Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:00 GMTApparel retail group Gap Inc is aiming to build market share this holiday season after posting a 25% gain in third quarter net profit to US$307m.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105990Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMTWomen's fashion chain The Cato Corporation has bolstered its third quarter net income amid strong sales and increased margins.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105989Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMTThe Wet Seal, a US retailer to young women, saw third quarter net income fall 34%, with same-store sales at its flagship Wet Seal chain slumping 7.8%.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105988Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMTYear-on-year retail sales in the UK grew by 3.4% during October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105987Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMTRetailer Hibbett Sports increased its full-year earnings guidance after posting a third quarter profit of US$8.8m, up 14.7% on last year.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105985Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:05:00 GMTRetailer Foot Locker slipped to a third quarter loss of US$6.1m, hurt by $22m of impairment charges linked to write-downs of the company's US operations.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105984Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMTApparel retailer Dress Barn raised its full-year earnings forecast after posting a 10.2% increase in first quarter profit to US$21.7m.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105986Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:00 GMTTrue Religion Apparel Inc has appointed Sarah Lassek as the vice president of US wholesale sales, under plans to grow its business with premium apparel and jeanswear customers.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105997Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMTTed Baker has said it has seen an 8.2% increase in group revenue for the 13 week period from 16 August to 14 November 2009, reflecting better than expected trading in the UK.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105970Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:00 GMTNeil Kearney, general secretary of the International Textile, Garment, and Leather Workers' Federation (ITGLWF) and a passionate defender of workers' rights, died of a heart attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh, early today (19 November).http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105982Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:00 GMTUS general merchandise retailer Sears Holdings Corporation has posted a net loss for the third quarter, as sales were hit by fewer Kmart and Sears full-line stores and foreign currency effects.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105980Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMTWomen's apparel retailer New York & Company has posted a third quarter net loss on improved sales, and saw signs of recovery last month.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105978Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMTDepartment store operator The Bon-Ton Stores narrowed its third quarter net loss after slashing costs, but saw sales decline in the period.http://www.just-style.com/article.aspx?id=105977Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT