Joe Ayling
Biography
News editor Joe Ayling provides information and insight on all the latest apparel and footwear industry issues, having built up a specialist knowledge during his four years at just-style.
His previous experience includes writing business news on the food, drinks and automotive sectors, together with print publications. Joe holds a Masters degree in Newspaper Journalism from Nottingham Trent University.
As part of the news editor role, Joe reports from key global conferences, including the IAF World Apparel Convention and Prime Source Forum. He also gains insight from a growing list of industry contacts, and has interviewed a number of top fashion executives.
Joe is always pleased to hear from just-style readers, whether it relates to a breaking news story or to arrange a business meeting with members of the style community.
Articles by Joe Ayling
Speaking with style: Abi Rushton, founder of Ethical Expert
27 June 2011
With 20 years of experience across manufacturing, retail and international development to her name, Abi Rushton is well-placed to help steer apparel sourcing strategies of the future. just-style news editor Joe Ayling found out more in the first part of an extended inteview on the global supply chain.
UK: Primark exposé footage ruled "fake"
16 June 2011
A BBC documentary that showed children making garments for Primark "more likely than not" used certain fake footage, according to the media organisation's complaints panel.
Timberland tops VF Corporation wish list
13 June 2011
US fashion group VF Corporation has described its US$2bn acquisition of outdoor apparel group Timberland as a "milestone", ending a year long analysis of potential targets.
US: VF to acquire Timberland for $2bn
13 June 2011
UPDATE: Jones buys Kurt Geiger for GBP215m
2 June 2011
UK: Burberry FY profits soar 38%
26 May 2011
In the money: M&S boss continues 2013 journey
24 May 2011
UK: M&S boosts FY profit despite rising costs
24 May 2011
UK: Labelux snaps up Jimmy Choo
23 May 2011
Alvanon takes pan-regional approach to sizing
19 May 2011
US: Dick's Sporting Goods bolsters Q1 profit
18 May 2011
GERMANY: Adidas hires chief marketing officer
17 May 2011
UK: Asda to expand George range overseas
16 May 2011
The week ahead on just-style...
16 May 2011
'Made in Italy' thrives without EU label law
13 May 2011
Spotlight on...Turkey's apparel industry
12 May 2011
TURKEY: Loro Piana eyes Turkey as regional hub
11 May 2011
The week ahead on just-style...
9 May 2011
Primark interim results: what the analysts say
28 April 2011
ITALY: Prada agrees Middle East joint venture
27 April 2011
UK: Clarks takes first step into India
26 April 2011
In the money: Tesco faces clothing challenge
20 April 2011
