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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."
SWEDEN: iStone becomes DeSL Fashion PLM partner
22 May 2013
UK-based software provider DeSL is partnering with Swedish IT consultancy iStone as its Fashion PLM partner.
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).
What does the new Bangladesh safety accord entail?
14 May 2013
Yesterday (13 May) was a big day for the Bangladesh garment industry, with retailers finally signing an agreement to improve fire safety in the country's ready-made garment industry after two years of being caught in a stalemate. But what exactly does the new accord entail? Petah Marian takes a first look.
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: PVH to rebrand ck Calvin Klein bridge lines
14 May 2013
Apparel giant PVH Corp is to rebrand its ck Calvin Klein apparel and accessories for men and women to Calvin Klein, with the name featuring on a platinum label.
US: PVH raises first-quarter outlook
30 April 2013
Apparel group PVH Corporation has raised its first-quarter forecasts on the back of higher-than-expected wholesale shipments and certain tax benefits.
UPDATE: Renewed calls for better Bangladesh worker safety
29 April 2013
Labour rights groups and unions have stepped up their calls for urgent action to improve worker health and safety in Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry, as the death toll from the collapsed Rana Plaza factory building soars to 381.
UK: Maidment appointed as Ben Sherman CEO
19 April 2013
Oxford Industries has appointed Mark Maidment as CEO of its Ben Sherman brand.
PERU: Calls for labour reform a "hot-button" issue
15 April 2013
Efforts by a group of US apparel brands and retailers to persuade the Peruvian government to repeal legislation that allows the use of short-term contracts in the country's garment industry have, as yet, generated no formal response, just-style has learnt.
PSF 2013: Apparel sourcing at a turning point
3 April 2013
Apparel sourcing has finally reached a critical turning point. Instead of continuing to chase the lowest costs around the globe, the industry focus is now shifting to collaboration between retailers and their vendors, and the creation of an integrated value chain.
In the money: PVH surprised by Warnaco lack of investment
3 April 2013
Warnaco buyer PVH has expressed surprise at the lack of investment in operating platforms following its acquisition of the company.
US: PVH expects profit to be hit by extra Warnaco investment
28 March 2013
PVH has lowered its full-year forecasts after discovering that its recent Warnaco acquisition will require more investment than it initially expected.
US: PVH to cut up to 1,000 jobs after Warnaco acquisition
18 March 2013
Apparel maker PVH plans to make between 900 and 1,000 staff redundant following its US$2.9bn acquisition of Warnaco, which was completed last month.
China pushes textile companies to go green
12 March 2013
China's textile and apparel industry is preparing for new government demands to introduce sustainable production in the sector - warning that companies failing to comply will be closed.
Malaysia makers to focus on quality to achieve growth
19 February 2013
Malaysia's textile and clothing industry is planning to focus on three key areas - higher value fashion, dyeing and finishing, and technical textiles - to sustain strong growth and continue to compete with significantly lower-cost competition elsewhere in Asia.
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: PVH completes US$2.9bn Warnaco aqusition
14 February 2013
PVH has completed its US$2.9bn acquisition of Warnaco, as well as closing new senior secured credit facilities to fund the transaction.
US: Jones Group adds Stafiniak to Nine West
5 February 2013
US apparel and footwear business The Jones Group has appointed former Coach executive Joseph Stafiniak to the newly-created position of senior vice president of merchandising for its Nine West brand.
UK: Gieves & Hawkes shuffles management
5 February 2013
Gieves & Hawkes has revealed a series of management appointments in a bid to drive growth at the London-based tailor.
Comment: The BFBSA can make a mark on factory safety
4 February 2013
Has the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement (BFBSA) campaign struggled to make a mark? In his most recent Flanarant column, which was published on just-style on Friday (1 February), Mike Flanagan suggests that is the case. Campaigners, however, have hit back to say he misrepresented the Agreement on several key points. We publish their comments below.
BANGLADESH: Buyers urged to commit to worker safety
28 January 2013
Labour rights groups have stepped up their calls for retailers and brands buying apparel from Bangladesh to take steps to ensure the safety of workers making their clothes.
just-style's most read stories this week...
25 January 2013
The most read stories on just-style this week include Limited Brands making its toxic-free fashion pledge, the European Parliament calling for better factory health and safety measures in Bangladesh, and Uniqlo strengthening its US team with the appointment of a COO.
G-III Apparel eyes further acquisition opportunities
24 January 2013
Women's wear maker G-III Apparel has revealed it is looking for further acquisitions to bolster its business after it bought men's luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin in August.
PVH Corp outlines growth opportunities
22 January 2013
Apparel company PVH Corp has outlined further growth opportunities for its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein apparel businesses following its acquisition of The Warnaco Group last year.
BANGLADESH: EU calls for better factory health and safety
21 January 2013
The European Parliament has asked Bangladeshi authorities to put in place health and safety measures to prevent a recurrence of the clothing factory fire last year that saw more than 111 people lose their lives.
UK: DeSL supplies PLM solution to Schreiber
15 January 2013
US swimwear manufacturer A H Schreiber Company has opted for a PLM/SRM solution offered by UK-based provider DeSL.
SINGAPORE: Luen Thai to buy Ocean Sky apparel ops for $55m
8 January 2013
Singapore-based apparel company Ocean Sky is set to be acquired by Luen Thai Holdings for US$55m.
UK: Activists call for compensation for Bangladesh fire victims
19 December 2012
Activists are to stage candlelight vigils at Edinburgh Woollen Mill stores across the UK this week, urging the retailer to pay compensation to the victims and families of those killed and injured in the recent factory fire in Bangladesh.
US: Levi Strauss to phase out hazardous chemicals
14 December 2012
Levi Strauss, the world's largest jeans manufacturer, has pledged to phase out hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020, following pressure from environmental group Greenpeace.
