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CHINA: Camkids to raise GBP5.75m through London listing
11 December 2012
Chinese children's outdoor wear company Camkids is looking to raise around GBP5.75m (US$9.25m) as it joins the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on the London Stock Exchange.
US: Vibram and Fila settle patent infringement case
3 December 2012
Footwear rivals Vibram and Fila have reached a settlement resolving a patent infringement lawsuit.
Global news roundup
8 June 2012
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.
LUXEMBOURG: Fila inks licensing deal with MAG Brands
26 March 2012
Fila Luxembourg has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with US-based manufacturer of sportswear, outerwear and swimwear MAG Brands in the country.
GUATEMALA: Sourcing specialist sells stake to India's Fifth Avenue
14 November 2011
Supply chain specialist Fifth Avenue Sourcing (India) is set to take a stake in sourcing consultancy RegionaLink LLC, which was set up earlier this year to link US and European apparel firms with factories in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
US: eBay opens Fashion Outlet virtual mall
20 September 2011
Online retailer and auction house eBay has launched a virtual outlet mall in the US that provides shoppers with "anytime, anywhere" access to discounted designer fashion from labels like BCBG, Brooks Brothers, Fila and Timberland.
US: Fila Korea buys Acushnet golf business
1 August 2011
A consortium led by sports apparel maker Fila Korea has bought golf footwear, apparel and equipment maker Acushnet Co in a deal worth US$1.23bn.
US: Vibram sues Fila over patent infringement
19 July 2011
Footwear company Vibram has launched court action in the US against athletic rival Fila for allegedly infringing the patents on its FiveFingers branded footwear.
LUXEMBOURG: Fila restructures EMEA licensing
4 July 2011
In its first major move since repurchasing the master license for its brand in Europe last January, Fila Luxembourg has agreed several long-term licensing deals for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region aimed at re-establishing the firm as a premier sport lifestyle brand.
Global news roundup
24 June 2011
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.
LUXEMBOURG: Fila snaps up Integrix Sports Group
24 January 2011
Fila Luxembourg Sarl has completed the purchase of Integrix Sports Group (ISGL), the master licensee of the Fila brand for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
US: Fila launches new Lycra toning apparel
20 October 2010
Sporting goods manufacturer Fila has announced the release of its Fila Body Toning System (BTS).
US: Fila launches new BTS apparel range
13 October 2010
Sportswear company Fila USA has announced the release of Fila Body Toning System (BTS), a collection of workout apparel for women.
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.
US: Kohl's expands New York design office
5 January 2010
Department store retailer Kohl’s Corporation is relocating its New York design office and doubling the size of the facility as part of moves to support the growth of its exclusive and private brands.
US: Fila to debut Susan Lucci fitness apparel on HSN
14 December 2009
Sportswear brand Fila teamed up with Emmy winning actress Susan Lucci to launch a collection of Pilates and fitness apparel that will be sold exclusively on the HSN home shopping network.
HONG KONG: Belle International H1 profit up 15%
26 August 2009
First-half profit at Belle International Holdings Ltd, China’s largest retailer of women’s footwear, has jumped 14.9% on higher sales.
CHINA: Belle International to sell Fila franchise for CNY314m
14 August 2009
Chinese footwear maker Belle International Holdings is to dispose of its Fila franchise business in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
ITALY: Fila sponsors Clijsters comeback
11 August 2009
Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters will make her comeback to the WTA Tour wearing Fila apparel and footwear after the completion of a kit sponsorship deal with the Italian company.
US: Levi Strauss buys accessories partner DC
21 July 2009
Levi Strauss & Co is bringing its footwear and accessories business in-house with the acquisition of licensing partner DC Company.
INDIA: DeeCee Exports boosts output with planning tool
24 February 2009
Higher output and better on-time delivery are two of the benefits seen by South Indian vertical knitwear manufacturer DeeCee Exports just a few months after investing in a new production planning tool.
ITALY: Fila opens first European flagship store
23 February 2009
Sportswear company Fila is to open its first European flagship store on the Corso Como in Milan in April.
US: Fila serves up deal with tennis star Blake
16 January 2009
Sportswear brand Fila has signed up US tennis star James Blake to develop a collection of men’s apparel and footwear, the company has announced.
US: Fila nets deal with Chakvetadze
13 January 2009
Sportswear company Fila has signed an endorsement agreement with Russian top 20 women’s tennis star Anna Chakvetadze.
US: RG Barry names N Scott Weaver to top Superga post
15 December 2008
Accessories footwear marketer RG Barry Corporation has named N Scott Weaver as brand president for its licensed Superga canvas fashion footwear business in North America.
US: Kohl's adds Mudd branded apparel to line-up
10 December 2008
Department store operator Kohl’s Corporation is to be the sole US retailer of Mudd branded apparel, accessories and jewellery after signing a multi-year licensing agreement with the line’s owner, Iconix Brand Group.
US: Keds names new brand president
13 November 2008
Casual footwear maker Keds has appointed Kristin Kohler Burrows as its new president, with responsibility for helping to reinvigorate the Keds, PRO-Keds and Grasshoppers brands.
US: Iconix to expand five brands internationally
30 July 2008
Iconix Brand Group is to expand five of its brands into new territories.
VIETNAM: 6,000-worker strike at leading supplier Chutex
4 July 2008
Textile manufacturer Chutex Group, which supplies goods for many of the world’s top apparel brands, yesterday (3 July) faced a pay strike by 6,000 workers at a Vietnamese plant.
US: Fila teams up with Hip Hop star Nas
2 July 2008
Sportswear brand Fila has named Hip Hop artist Nas as sole ambassador of its Fila Italia Footwear Collection, and will involve him in a marketing campaign this month.
