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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:42:11 GMTThu, 20 Jun 2013 07:42:11 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Adidas expects football category sales to hit a record high of EUR2bn in 2014, thanks to the World Cup in Brazil, the sporting goods company said.http://www.just-style.com/news/adidas-targets-record-eur2bn-in-football-sales_id118194.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearWed, 19 Jun 2013 14:05:00 GMTOutdoor clothing and equipment firm Lafuma is to cut 161 posts in France amid a first-half net loss of EUR60m. http://www.just-style.com/news/lafuma-to-axe-161-jobs-amid-net-loss-of-eur60m_id118198.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearWed, 19 Jun 2013 15:03:00 GMTThe owner of the iconic Hunter wellington boot brand has announced a series of appointments to its senior team, including former Burberry executive Niall Sloan as global design director. http://www.just-style.com/news/hunter-boot-adds-to-senior-management-team_id118178.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearTue, 18 Jun 2013 14:20:00 GMTSportswear retailer Foot Locker has been given the go-ahead to complete its acquisition of German specialty athletic retailer Runners Point Warenhandelsges (RPG) for EUR72m (US$94.6m).http://www.just-style.com/news/foot-locker-gets-approval-for-runners-point-buy_id118171.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearTue, 18 Jun 2013 10:14:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at temperature control fabrics, a profile of outdoor clothing firm Patagonia, and a company briefing on online apparel retailer Asos.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id118160.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearMon, 17 Jun 2013 10:43:00 GMTThe Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group has launched version two of its Joint Roadmap, aimed at attaining a "new standard of environmental performance for the global apparel and footwear industry".http://www.just-style.com/news/zero-discharge-group-updates-environmental-roadmap_id118150.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 14 Jun 2013 11:58:00 GMTA new pre-configured PLM solution has been developed to help retail, apparel and footwear companies achieve faster deployment and take advantage of best practices and industry-specific functionality.http://www.just-style.com/news/new-pre-configured-plm-retail-and-apparel_id118152.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 14 Jun 2013 12:14:00 GMTFootwear retailer Stride Rite has recalled around 7,500 girl's sandals after reports that the metal flower on the shoe can become loose or detached, posing a choking hazard.http://www.just-style.com/news/stride-rite-sandals-recalled-on-choking-hazard_id118145.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 14 Jun 2013 11:01:00 GMTFrance's leading footwear wholesaler Groupe Royer, is planning to close its plant near Bordeaux by the end of the year. http://www.just-style.com/news/royer-to-close-plant-near-bordeaux_id118125.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearWed, 12 Jun 2013 13:36:00 GMTWomen's wear retailer Hobbs posted a slight increase in full-year earnings, boosted by a double-digit sales increase as the company continued to invest in international growth.http://www.just-style.com/news/hobbs-fy-earnings-up-as-online-sales-surge_id118095.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearMon, 10 Jun 2013 10:16:00 GMTWarmer weather and improved consumer confidence, boosted by rising stock and house prices as well as the ongoing economic recovery, helped the majority of US apparel retailers to post modest sales gains in May.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/warmer-weather-boosts-may-us-retail-sales_id118075.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 07 Jun 2013 10:30:00 GMTUS apparel, footwear and accessories retailer J Crew has seen its first-quarter profit fall 4.6% after increased costs offset higher revenues.http://www.just-style.com/news/j-crew-first-quarter-profit-falls-46_id118084.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 07 Jun 2013 13:04:00 GMTThe most-read stories on just-style this week include Puma signing the Bangladesh safety accord, UK clothing retailers being pressured to improve the safety of their Bangladesh supply chains, and a look at the issue of setting the parameters for ethical sourcing.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id118083.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 07 Jun 2013 12:51:00 GMTGlobal apparel and footwear production both rose in the first quarter of 2013, according to figures from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).http://www.just-style.com/news/apparel-and-textile-production-up-in-q1_id118058.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearWed, 05 Jun 2013 12:35:00 GMTRetail giant Tesco suffered mixed fortunes in its first quarter, with like-for-like sales in the UK falling despite a strong performance from clothing.http://www.just-style.com/news/mixed-q1-for-tesco-despite-clothing-boost_id118055.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearWed, 05 Jun 2013 11:58:00 GMTFalls in shop prices for clothing and footwear deepened in the UK in May, leading to deflation in overall shop prices for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years.http://www.just-style.com/news/clothing-price-falls-intensify-in-may_id118051.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearWed, 05 Jun 2013 11:23:00 GMTA return to form for seasonal fashions helped boost retail sales in the UK in May, despite topsy-turvy temperatures and a fragile economy.http://www.just-style.com/news/good-clothing-performance-boosts-retail-in-may_id118036.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearTue, 04 Jun 2013 11:05:00 GMTThe following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.http://www.just-style.com/news/global-news-roundup_id117823.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:59:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week include a profile of Inditex, a look at the top five emerging markets in apparel retail, and an overview of footwear in Europe.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id117978.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearMon, 03 Jun 2013 10:26:00 GMTSportswear maker Puma has tapped Adidas's head of global sourcing Andy Koehler as its new chief operating officer (COO).http://www.just-style.com/news/puma-taps-adidas-sourcing-boss-koehler-as-coo_id118017.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=footwearFri, 31 May 2013 15:54:00 GMT