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Hong Kong's changing role in the apparel industry
10 February 2012
China's rise over the past two decades as the leading location for apparel sourcing has had a knock-on effect on Hong Kong's role in the global garment industry, shifting it from a manufacturer to a servicing and sourcing centre. It will take on even more diverse roles in the future, according to industry executives speaking at recent conferences in Hong Kong. Vicky Sung reports.
Cautious US consumers weigh on January retail sales
3 February 2012
Post-holiday discounts helped many US retailers lift their sales in January, according to monthly figures released yesterday (2 February), but overall results were mixed as many consumers shopped cautiously amid the struggling economy.
US: Coldwater Creek promotes Bell to chief operating officer
3 February 2012
Women's apparel retailer Coldwater Creek Inc has promoted Jim Bell to the newly created position position of executive vice president and chief operating officer.
US: Retailers' January 2012 sales roundup
2 February 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' January 2012 sales results.
US: Gap same-store sales fell 4% in January
2 February 2012
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc today booked a 4% drop in January comparable sales as it took steps to clear merchandise - and lifted its fourth quarter earnings guidance.
US: Banana Republic to debut Trina Turk collection
23 January 2012
Retailer Banana Republic is teaming up with designer Trina Turk to launch a limited-edition capsule collection of women's apparel and accessories.
US: Tom Wyatt resigns as president of Old Navy
20 January 2012
In what will be seen as another blow for struggling clothing retailer Gap Inc, the company yesterday (19 January) said Tom Wyatt, the president of its Old Navy brand, has resigned.
US: Goodman departs as Sears' head of apparel
13 January 2012
US department store retailer Sears Holdings Corporation today (13 January) confirmed to just-style that John Goodman, its executive vice president of apparel and home, has left the company - paving the way for an executive shake-up in its clothing business.
US: Retailers' December 2011 sales roundup
5 January 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' December 2011 sales results.
US: Gap December performance "below expectations"
5 January 2012
The Gap said its December performance was below expectations, as the company recorded declining sales over the period.
Top ten news stories on just-style in 2011...
23 December 2011
Instead of our regular look at the top stories on just-style during the week, we thought a fitting end to the year would be to take a look at the top stories on just-style in 2011. What made the grade? Not surprisingly, the list includes cotton's ups and downs, the new apparel eco-index scheme...and JC Penney's new logo.
just-style management briefing: Sourcing winners and losers in 2011
19 December 2011
Garment-making countries had a number of hurdles to overcome in 2011, ranging from the Arab Spring revolts to natural disasters like floods striving to disrupt supply chains. But while some buckled under the weight of this pressure, others really came into their own.
just-style management briefing: Retail winners and losers in 2011
19 December 2011
While some retailers continued to be vulnerable to cost-cutting, swingeing redundancies and store closures in 2011, others acted swiftly to respond to the changing economic circumstances, offering real value to their customers and embarking on ambitious international expansion.
just-style management briefing: The unusual and unpredictable on just-style in 2011
19 December 2011
From fabrics that moisturise and kill bacteria to bizarre weather and media scandals, the global style sector in 2011 certainly had its share of unusual news and unpredictable developments.
FRANCE: Gap Inc opens first Banana Republic flagship
8 December 2011
US specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has reached "another important milestone" in its international growth strategy with the opening of its first Banana Republic store in France.
US: Old Navy extends Techno World line
5 December 2011
Old Navy has revealed plans to extend its Techno World range, a line of clothing and acessories with built in technology.
November sales a mixed bag for US retailers
2 December 2011
US retailers posted a mixed bag of results in November, with earlier opening hours and Black Friday bargains helping to drive consumer traffic over the Thanksgiving weekend for some, but tougher comparisons with the year-ago period and weaker sales during the rest of the month weighing on others.
US: Retailers' November 2011 sales roundup
1 December 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' November 2011 sales results.
US: Gap same-store sales fall 5% in November
1 December 2011
Same-store sales at Gap Inc fell 5% in November, the specialty clothing retailer said today (1 December), adding that it expects the holiday season to remain "fiercely competitive."
MOROCCO: Casablanca's Morocco Mall to join world's best
29 November 2011
Casablanca is set to join the ranks of the world’s leading shopping destinations with the opening next week of The Morocco Mall, which boasts 350 stores and covers more than 70,000 square metres.
HONG KONG: Gap opens first flagship, eyes China growth
25 November 2011
US specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc today (25 November) opened its first flagship store in Hong Kong as part of ongoing plans to expand the international reach of its brands - and aims to triple its stores in the country by the end of its next financial year.
Top stories on just-style this week...
25 November 2011
Top stories this week included news about Bangladesh withholding permission for a US sponsored survey to check if child and forced labour is being used in the country's apparel sector, Sri Lankan factories calling for retailers to back green garments, and Gap's hopes for a turnaround.
Gap CEO "feeling better" about 2012
21 November 2011
Even though turnaround efforts at Gap Inc appear to be making little progress - with third-quarter profit down by more than a third and same-store sales falling at their fastest level so far this year - the company's boss nevertheless says he's "feeling better" about 2012.
US: Gap Q3 profit slumps 36% on falling sales
18 November 2011
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook even though a continuing slide in earnings and margins has pushed the struggling firm to a 36% drop in third quarter profit.
Top stories on just-style this week...
18 November 2011
The top stories on just-style over the past week included an update on the impact of floods in Thailand on the country's clothing industry, the closure of 100 stores by women's wear retailer Christopher & Banks, and disappointing third-quarter results at Gap Inc.
THE FLANARANT: Is own label about to collapse?
16 November 2011
With more and more own label apparel retailers eyeing growth in Asia and Latin America to make up for shortfalls in their domestic markets, Mike Flanagan asks whether a business formula that's running out of steam at home will now work abroad. Especially if it's fuelled by designers who have little connection to those foreign customers.
US: JC Penney appoints Kramer as COO
14 November 2011
US retailer JC Penney has appointed Michael Kramer as COO, effective 5 December.
US retail sales cool in October
4 November 2011
Growth in US same-store sales appeared to cool in October as weather and economic malaise weighed on retailers, putting extra pressure on businesses as they transition into the crucial holiday season.
US: Retailers' October 2011 sales roundup
3 November 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' October 2011 sales results.
US: Gap posts 6% drop in October same-store sales
3 November 2011
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc today (3 November) booked a 6% drop in October same-store sales, with declines reported in its Gap, Old Navy and International business units.
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