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US: JC Penney appoints Blum as chief technology officer
18 January 2012
JC Penney has appointed Kristen Blum as executive vice president and chief technology officer.
US: John Bryson sworn in as secretary of commerce
25 October 2011
The US Senate has named John Bryson as the next Secretary of Commerce, replacing Gary Locke who now serves as the US ambassador to China.
Chinese makers focus on markets closer to home
24 October 2011
China's perpetually rising costs and currency have, of late, been undermining the country's export industry. But they have also encouraged Chinese clothing retail entrepreneurs to focus on their domestic market - most notably its demographic of Internet-savvy, younger generation consumers.
SWEDEN: H&M ranked world's top user of organic cotton
7 September 2011
Swedish fashion retailer H&M was ranked as the world's number one user of organic cotton last year - taking it closer to its goal of only using cotton from more sustainable sources by 2020.
WORLD: Organic cotton market jumps 20% in 2010
6 September 2011
Neither the recession nor unstable economies have put a damper on the fast-growing organic textiles industry, according to a new report, which shows the sector grew by 20% to an estimated $5.61bn in 2010.
CHINA: Greenbox teams with Disney on children's wear
30 August 2011
Chinese retailer Greenbox is to integrate Disney's most popular brands, including Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh, into its children's clothing lines as part of a deal inked by the two companies.
CANADA: Trimera names Zuber as head of intimates
12 May 2011
Sportswear maker Trimera Group has named Rebecca Zuber, the former chief marketing officer at Tefron, as president of its recently-launched intimates division.
US: Nike names Levi's exec Calhoun as Hurley CEO
14 April 2011
Sporting goods giant Nike Inc has tapped former Levi Strauss executive Jim Calhoun as the new VP and CEO of its Hurley action sports apparel brand.
just-style’s research roundup
11 April 2011
Emerging children's wear markets are among the latest research in the just-style store, with future problems, innovations and potential growth areas all discussed.
US: Delia's adds to board of directors
28 March 2011
Teen apparel retailer Delia's has appointed Michael Zimmerman and Mario Ciampi to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Speaking with style: Anthony Corsano, CEO, Anvil Knitwear
29 October 2010
Anvil Knitwear is ahead of some of the world's biggest clothing brands when it comes to sustainability. Here, CEO Anthony Corsano talks to just-style about the business case for social and environmental responsibility, and explains why it is a defining feature of the future of the apparel industry.
FRANCE: De La Bourdonnaye takes helm at Chloé
31 August 2010
Richemont-owned fashion house Chloé has appointed former Liberty chief executive Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye as its new CEO.
US: Coons named new Dearfoams president
23 July 2010
Accessory footwear marketer R G Barry Corporation has appointed Nancy Coons as the new president of its Dearfoams brand.
US: Target launches new Disney apparel line
22 July 2010
Retailer Target has joined forces with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) to unveil a new line of apparel and accessories called D-Signed.
US: Perry Ellis inks Gotcha boys license with Beluga
7 July 2010
Apparel maker Perry Ellis International has signed a license deal for its Gotcha brand for infants and boys with Beluga Inc, a subsidiary of the Adjmi Apparel Group.
CANADA: Liz Claiborne seals Canadian licensing deal
21 June 2010
Liz Claiborne has struck a licensing deal with Future Fashions, a division of Trimera Group, under which Future Fashions will become the licensing partner in the Canadian market for Liz Claiborne apparel, handbags and related accessories.
US: Selena Gomez signs Kmart junior collection deal
31 March 2010
Sears Holdings' apparel unit Kmart has teamed with actress and singer Selena Gomez to launch a junior fashion collection.
US: Dickies announces licensing deal with Strategic Partners
19 March 2010
Work and lifestyle apparel brand Dickies has unveiled a new licensing agreement with Strategic Partners for the design, production and distribution of medical channel products.
US: Sears taps Poseley to lead Kmart apparel unit
16 February 2010
Apparel veteran and former Bebe Sport president Tara Poseley is joining Sears Holdings as head of its Kmart apparel unit.
US: Disney launches film range in Bloomingdale's
1 February 2010
Disney has unveiled a series of clothing, crystal and jewellery collaborations to coincide with the imminent release of its new film, Alice in Wonderland.
US: Wal-Mart planning purchasing cost cuts?
5 January 2010
US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores plans to make huge cost savings in 2010 by combining store purchasing for several countries.
US: Carter’s names leaders for its two core brands
4 January 2010
Children’s wear maker Carter’s Inc has created two new leadership positions for its core Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands.
US: Adidas and Disney to launch Mickey Mouse kids’ line
10 December 2009
Sportswear giant Adidas is teaming up with Disney to launch a new clothing line for infants and children based around classic Disney characters.
HONG KONG: Li & Fung to buy Wear Me Apparel
19 October 2009
Hong Kong-based global consumer goods exporter Li & Fung Limited is to buy US fashion brand manager Wear Me Apparel, which does businesss as Kids Headquarters, for US$100m.
MEXICO: Carnaval implements item-level RFID tags
7 October 2009
Children’s fashion and textiles designer Carnaval de México has begun one of the country’s first item-level RFID tagging projects for apparel, and plans to use to technology to track and trace more than one million garments a year.
Top stories on just-style this week...
4 September 2009
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style. Click on each headline for the full story.
US: Disney to acquire Marvel in $4bn deal
2 September 2009
Walt Disney Company has made a surprise $4bn bid for Marvel Entertainment, the company behind comic book characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men and Fantastic Four, in a move that provides huge opportunities to expand its licensing businesses.
US: Selena Gomez joins Sears campaign
30 July 2009
Actress Selena Gomez has teamed up with Sears to inspire teens and tweens to go "back to school with style".
US: Disney launches new tween fashions based on shows
24 July 2009
Disney is launching new tween fashion lines inspired by its Jonas and Wizards of Waverly Place shows, which will be hitting retailers including JC Penney, Kmart, Sears, Walmart, Target and DisneyStore.com this month.
CHINA: Xtep updates PLM solution with DeSL
9 July 2009
Chinese sportswear manufacturer and distributor Xtep (Group) Co Ltd has updated its product lifecycle management (PLM) system to boost collaboration within its global supply chain.
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