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US: LF USA eyes expansion at new Greensboro office
7 February 2012
LF USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong based consumer goods sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited, has opened new offices in Greensboro, North Carolina and hinted that expansion is likely.
US: PVH ups 2011 guidance, cautious on 2012
12 January 2012
Apparel giant PVH Corp has increased its earnings guidance for fiscal 2011, but warned that the first half of 2012 would be impacted by margin pressures.
INDIA: Ratifies 100% single-brand FDI retail ownership
11 January 2012
The Indian government has finally ratified its decision allow 100% foreign direct ownership in single-brand retail.
NICARAGUA: Nike and Adidas expand supplier base
16 December 2011
Adidas sportswear supplier Augusta Manufacturing is investing $5m at its factory in Nicaragua to create 500 jobs by the end of this year, and expects to double its workforce in 2012.
US: Warnaco names McCluskey CEO as Gromek retires
14 December 2011
Sportswear, intimate apparel and swimwear maker Warnaco Group Inc has named Helen McCluskey as its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding Joe Gromek who is retiring down after nearly a decade.
US: G-III Apparel to open Calvin Klein Performance stores
8 December 2011
G-III Apparel Group has inked a deal with Calvin Klein Inc to open Calvin Klein Performance stores and shop in shops selling women's apparel in the US and China.
US: G-III warns on FY profit after Q3 margins fall
8 December 2011
G-III Apparel Group lowered its full-year profit forecasts after third quarter margins were dented by higher product costs and increased levels of promotion.
US: PVH Corp lifts FY outlook as Q3 profit jumps 12.4%
2 December 2011
Apparel seller PVH Corp has raised its full-year forecasts again, after strong sales of its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands helped lift third-quarter earnings by 12.4%.
ISRAEL: Tefron narrows Q3 loss on surge in seamless sales
24 November 2011
Manufacturer Tefron Ltd has narrowed its third quarter loss thanks to soaring sales of its seamless intimate apparel and performance activewear lines.
ISRAEL: Delta Galil books Q3 gains as Jones talks continue
11 November 2011
Apparel and lingerie maker Delta Galil Industries Ltd yesterday (10 November) said talks to buy Jones Group's jeanswear division are taking longer than the initial one-month timeframe, but the deal is likely to be finalised by the end of this year.
US: Costs contribute to fall in Warnaco Q3 profit
4 November 2011
Intimate apparel and swimwear maker The Warnaco Group Inc has booked a 3.8% drop in adjusted third quarter profit, despite continuing growth in its Calvin Klein businesses and strong sales in Asia and Latin America.
US: American Apparel loses business development head
27 October 2011
Marty Staff, the head of business development at struggling US manufacturer and retailer American Apparel Inc, is to leave the company after just six months it was revealed yesterday (26 October).
US: Jones mulls sale of jeanswear unit to Delta Galil
11 October 2011
Apparel and footwear company Jones Group Inc today (11 October) confirmed it is mulling the sale of its jeanswear division to Israeli apparel and lingerie maker Delta Galil Industries Ltd for up to $400m.
just-style management briefing: ERP-PLM suppliers become more competitive
3 October 2011
As ERP and PLM integrated suites become an increasingly important tool for apparel companies looking to edge out the competition, software suppliers are also constantly adding new features and capabilities to their products as they strive to rein in the market.
US: G-III Apparel’s Q2 profit falls on discounts
8 September 2011
Women’s wear maker G-III Apparel Group Ltd has seen its second quarter profit almost halve after higher levels of discounts offered to retailers ate into margins, but raised its guidance for the year.
PVH Corp sees margin rises as costs fall
1 September 2011
PVH Corp, owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, says it expects margins to improve in the second half of next year if cotton prices continue to fall.
US: PVH Corp swings to Q2 profit
31 August 2011
PVH Corp has swung to a second quarter profit as the company reported better than expected results for the period, including strong growth in its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands.
CHINA: Toxic chemicals found in global garment brands
23 August 2011
Environmental pressure group Greenpeace is continuing its campaign against hazardous substances in the apparel supply chain with the release of new research that suggests traces of toxic chemicals have been found in clothing from brands including Adidas, H&M and Abercrombie & Fitch.
US: PVH Corp wins green Oeko-Tex certification
3 August 2011
Owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, PVH Corp has been awarded Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification for its men's dress shirt lines.
US: Warnaco Q2 profit surges on strong revenues
2 August 2011
Apparel company The Warnaco Group has recorded a double-digit rise in adjusted second quarter profit, thanks to a strong revenue surge led by its Calvin Klein brand.
US: Retail planning tools to help Warnaco expansion
26 July 2011
Apparel giant Warnaco Inc, which operates retail globally under the Calvin Klein Underwear, Calvin Klein Jeans and Ck Calvin Klein brands, has invested in new retail planning tools to support its international expansion and direct to consumer growth.
CHINA: Clothing giants accused in Greenpeace campaign
13 July 2011
Apparel companies including Nike, Adidas, H&M and PVH are being targeted by a Greenpeace campaign highlighting toxic water pollution linked to the clothing supply chain.
INDIA: Warnaco eyes growth with new joint venture
12 July 2011
US apparel maker The Warnaco Group is gearing up for growth in India after signing a joint venture deal to sell its Calvin Klein branded apparel and accessories in the country.
UK: Korean retailer E-Land buys Lochcarron of Scotland
5 July 2011
Korean fashion and retail giant E-Land has bought weaving and tartan specialist Lochcarron of Scotland, in a deal the Borders-based firm says will secure its "continued presence as a manufacturing business."
US: Wooster takes Gilt Man fashion post
27 June 2011
Online marketplace operator Gilt Groupe has appointed ex-Neiman Marcus executive Nick Wooster as fashion advisor on Gilt Man, its men’s website.
US: Phillips-Van Heusen given new name
24 June 2011
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger apparel brands, has changed its name to PVH Corp to reflect its changing size and scope.
US: Hilfiger boosts PVH Q1 performance
1 June 2011
The acquisition of the Tommy Hilfiger business helped Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) to reverse last year’s first quarter loss, more than doubling revenues in the process.
The week ahead on just-style...
31 May 2011
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is a snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
FRANCE: Pringle's Waight Keller moves to Chloe
9 May 2011
French fashion house Chloé has named ex-Pringle of Scotland designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director, replacing Hannah MacGibbon who has held the post for the past two years.
US: Investments dent Warnaco Q1 profit
6 May 2011
Sportswear and intimate apparel maker The Warnaco Group Inc has raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance even though the cost of expanding its Calvin Klein business ate into first quarter profits.
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