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Gap hopes for a global alliance on factory safety
22 May 2013
The chairman and CEO of US retail giant Gap Inc says he hasn't given up on the idea of a global accord to tackle fire and building safety in Bangladesh - but that the current agreement largely backed by European brands and retailers "didn't make sense for us."
US: Apparel groups unveil own Bangladesh safety plans
16 May 2013
A group of North American retailers has gone its own way on strengthening safety efforts at Bangladesh garment factories, setting up a new initiative said to offer a long-term solution that also offers flexibility to "respond to an ever-changing environment."
BANGLADESH: More retailers race to join safety accord
15 May 2013
More retailers and brands have joined the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh ahead of the midnight deadline (15 May).
BANGLADESH: Marks & Spencer joins Safety Accord
14 May 2013
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to join the new Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord, which is intended to improve safety in the country's garment factories.
BANGLADESH: Gap seeks modifications to Safety Accord
14 May 2013
US retailer Gap has said it will sign the new Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord, if the agreement on how disputes are resolved is modified.
BANGLADESH: Benetton and N Brown commit to safety accord
14 May 2013
Two more European retailers have this-afternoon signed up to the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, which aims to improve safety conditions in supplier factories.
US: David's Bridal taps Gap's Pamela Wallack as CEO
13 May 2013
Wedding dress retailer David's Bridal Inc has appointed Pamela Wallack, the head of Gap's Global Creative Center in New York, as its new chief executive officer.
Weather and economy drive April US retail sales growth
10 May 2013
Improving weather in late April, combined with rising stock and housing prices, offered some encouragement to US clothing retailers as sales gained over the month.
US: Gap sales grew 7% during Q1
10 May 2013
Gap Inc has said that net sales increased 7% over the first quarter, with growth driven by Gap and Old Navy.
US: 'Chemicals of concern' found in children's products
8 May 2013
Reports filed by companies including Gap Inc, Gymboree Corp, Nike Inc, H&M and Wal-Mart Stores to comply with a Washington State law are said to have shown "chemicals of high concern" in products made or marketed for children, research has discovered.
US: Delia's names Gardner chief creative officer
2 May 2013
Delia's, which sells clothing for teenage girls and young women, has appointed former Gap executive Tracy Gardner to the newly-created role of chief creative officer.
EUROPE: Study urges re-think on apparel trade policy
23 April 2013
A new study into the impact of the branded clothing sector on the European economy is calling for a shift in thinking when it comes to setting out trade policies to include the full breadth of the industry.
INDONESIA: Fashion brands linked to polluting textile factory
19 April 2013
New research released this week has linked international fashion brands to a textile plant in West Java that is accused of dumping industrial wastewater containing a cocktail of toxic and hazardous chemicals into a local river.
HONG KONG: Water discharge monitoring service launched
19 April 2013
A new water discharge monitoring service has been introduced to help textile manufacturers eliminate pollution of waterways and demonstrate their environmental credentials.
Supply chain key to Gap's global growth plans
18 April 2013
As turnaround efforts finally start to take hold at US specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc, the company is now focusing on leveraging its global brands to gain a larger share of the $1.4trn global apparel market.
US: Gap global growth plans include Old Navy overseas
18 April 2013
Gap Inc, the USA's largest speciality clothing retailer, is eyeing a larger share of the $1.4trn global apparel market through a number of new initiatives including plans to franchise Old Navy stores overseas.
US: J Crew makes senior management promotions
17 April 2013
US apparel, footwear and accessories retailer J Crew has promoted James Scully to chief operating officer, and Libby Wadle to the position of president of the J Crew brand.
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: Gap posts fall in March comparable store sales
12 April 2013
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has seen its March comparable store sales edge down 1%, after results were weighed down by its Old Navy brand and an earlier Easter.
Retail roundup: Sales chill for US retailers in March
11 April 2013
A combination of cold, snowy weather and the earlier timing of Easter meant that sales of spring or early summer merchandise got off to a chilly start for US retailers in March.
US: Ascena names Stern chief merchandising officer of Maurices
26 March 2013
US women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has appointed Erin Stern as its executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of the Maurices brand.
Global news roundup
19 March 2013
The 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.
February off to a slow start for US apparel retailers
8 March 2013
US retailers battled significant headwinds in February, with sales of early spring merchandise getting off to a slow start in the face of cool weather, higher payroll taxes and economic uncertainty.
US: Gap records 3% February comparable sales growth
8 March 2013
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has reported 3% growth in February comparable store sales, driven by an extra week during the month and gains from its acquisition of multi-brand women's wear retailer Intermix.
US: Retailers' February 2013 sales roundup
7 March 2013
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' February 2013 sales results. It is worth noting that from this month, a number of retailers are no longer reporting their sales results on a month-by-month basis.
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.
In the money: Gap improves offer on faster speed to market
1 March 2013
Gap is making huge strides in becoming more responsive to what its customers really want, with a new "less is more" philosophy combining with improved speed to market so that it is able to take fewer risks with its assortment.
US: Gap fourth quarter profit surges 61%
1 March 2013
Speciality clothing retailer Gap Inc has capped off a strong year with a sharp increase in net profits as its turnaround efforts take hold.
US: Gap coy on Fast Retailing takeover talk
18 February 2013
Specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has remained coy on reports Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing has expressed interest in buying the company.
