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US: Cache names Cohen chief marketing officer
29 April 2013
Women's wear retailer Cache has appointed Arnold Cohen to the post of executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
US: Guess names Super general merchandise manager
15 April 2013
US fashion brand Guess Inc has appointed Hillary Super as senior vice president and general merchandise manager.
GUATEMALA: Agrees enforced labour laws under DR-CAFTA
12 April 2013
The Guatemalan government has agreed to enforce its labour laws - finally resolving a complaint filed in 2008 by the US government under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).
US: American Eagle Outfitters names regional vice presidents
10 April 2013
American Eagle Outfitters has appointed Kitty Yung as executive vice president of Asia Pacific, and has promoted Simon Nankervis as senior vice president of Americas and global country licensing.
Focus: Apparel sales in Asia Pacific
27 March 2013
Apparel sales in the Asia Pacific region are continuing on a golden growth trajectory despite a slowdown in China. Domestic brands are continuing to hold their own, and foreign brands intent on making further inroads are increasingly focusing on lower-tier cities for growth.
US: American Eagle Outfitters Q4 surges, sees slowdown
6 March 2013
Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters has today (6 March) reported a 84.8% increase in fourth-quarter profit on the back of higher sales and fewer markdowns - but warned of a slowdown in the current quarter.
US: Quiksilver makes senior management appointments
5 March 2013
US surf wear brand Quiksilver has announced a series of senior management changes as part of efforts to turnaround the business, following the appointment of a new president and CEO in January.
PHILIPPINES: American Eagle Outfitters debuts first store
4 March 2013
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has opened its first store in the Philippines with its franchise partner Suyen Corp.
US: Juicy Couture chief creative officer to leave
14 February 2013
LeAnn Nealz, the president and chief creative officer of Fifth & Pacific's struggling Juicy Couture brand, is to leave the company.
US: American Eagle Outfitters takes over six Chinese stores
5 February 2013
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters is to take over the operation of six stores in China and Hong Kong, which have been part of a licence agreement.
MEXICO: American Eagle Outfitters to open first store
29 January 2013
US clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters is set to open its first owned and operated store in Mexico City.
US: American Eagle Outfitters "on track" as Q4 sales rise
11 January 2013
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters said it remains on track to deliver its fourth-quarter earnings expectations after sales rose 5%.
2012: A year in review - Sourcing winners and losers
14 December 2012
Textile-making countries came up against a range of labour, economic and environmental issues in 2012, including the worsening Eurozone crisis which dampened demand in key export markets. While some struggled to cope, others became increasingly competitive as exports rose.
US: Coldwater Creek CEO to retire as CMO takes helm
29 November 2012
The CEO of clothing retailer Coldwater Creek, Dennis Pence, will retire at the end of the year, leaving chief merchandising officer Jill Brown Dean to take the helm.
US: American Eagle Outfitters raises outlook on Q3 profit rise
28 November 2012
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has today (28 November) raised its full-year earnings outlook on the back of a 50% jump in third-quarter profit.
US: Shoppers out in record numbers for Black Friday weekend
26 November 2012
A record 247m shoppers visited US stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 226m last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
just-style's research roundup
26 November 2012
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a business update on performance apparel markets, a company profile of The Men's Wearhouse, and an analysis of apparel RFID.
UZBEKISTAN: Cotton ban gains momentum with apparel firms
9 November 2012
More than 120 international apparel brands and retailers have now pledged to ban the use of cotton from Uzbekistan as part of efforts to stop the country using forced and child labor to harvest its cotton crop.
PHILIPPINES: American Eagle to open first retail stores
7 September 2012
Teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has revealed plans to open its first retail stores in the Philippines under a franchise agreement with Suyen Corp.
What's in store for US back-to-school sales?
30 August 2012
Analysts are forecasting a mixed bag of back-to-school sales this year, with the stagnant economy expected to weigh on demand for apparel and footwear, but falling cotton prices, promotions and tax holidays likely to provide some respite. As usual there will be winners and losers, but which retailers are likely to fare best in their second biggest selling season of the year? Katie Smith reports.
US: American Eagle Outfitters Q2 profit slides on 77kids exit
23 August 2012
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has seen its second-quarter profit slip on the back of costs linked to the exit of its 77kids brand, but said it was pleased with results overall and has lifted its full-year earnings guidance.
Top stories on just-style this week...
17 August 2012
Top stories on just-style this week include a call for Bangladesh to improve productivity, the sale of American Eagle's 77kids brand, and a report on factors influencing future cotton prices.
US: 77kids sold to former Children's Place CEO Dabah
13 August 2012
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has sold its loss-making children's business 77kids to Ezra Dabah, the former CEO of The Children's Place, for an undisclosed amount.
Spotlight on...Has Chinese retail lost its lustre?
3 August 2012
China's reputation as one of the most attractive emerging consumer markets has come under pressure in recent months, with jitters around its slowing retail growth combined with a series of profit warnings from local brands. However, reports that China is loosing its lustre may be premature, as Petah Marian reports.
US: American Eagle raises Q2 earnings outlook
2 August 2012
Teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has raised its second quarter earnings guidance after achieving stronger than expected sales during the period.
Speaking with style: Fernando Capellán, founder and president, Grupo M
31 July 2012
With 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.
US: Wet Seal CEO exits, lowers Q2 earnings guidance
23 July 2012
Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal is looking for a new chief executive officer after the company terminated Susan McGalla's employment agreement today (23 July).
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Grupo M and Blue River Denim set up 'Laundry Lab'
10 July 2012
Dominican Republic apparel maker Grupo M is teaming up with Los Angeles based premium laundry and finisher Blue River Denim to upscale the finishes of denim, twill and knit products coming out of its DR/Haiti co-production model.
US: American Eagle sees $35-50m loss on 77kids exit
2 July 2012
US teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has said that it now expects to incur an after-tax loss of US$35-50m from the exit of its 77kids by American Eagle business.
US: New York & Co appoints Weil as COO
29 June 2012
Specialty apparel chain New York & Co has tapped former Ann Taylor executive Laura Weil as chief operating officer and executive vice president.
