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Apparel software trends: Tackling the challenges
2 April 2013
Faced with a raft of challenges across the apparel supply chain, how can software help tackle the key issues? Tools that connect all trading partners, streamline the end-to-end process, and give industry leaders the flexibility and time to address everything from new opportunities to unexpected events can all contribute to a competitive edge.
US: Hot Topic Q4 profit surges on higher sales
14 March 2013
Teen apparel retailer Hot Topic has reported a 34.4% increase in its fourth-quarter profit, driven by higher sales.
US: Hot Topic names new COO and CFO
11 March 2013
US teen apparel retailer Hot Topic has announced the appointment of two executives - Don Hendricks as chief operating officer and George Wehlitz as chief financial officer.
US: Sycamore Partners to acquire Hot Topic for $600m
7 March 2013
Teen apparel retailer Hot Topic is set to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for around US$600m.
US: Hot Topic CFO McGinty to step down
22 January 2013
Hot Topic chief financial officer Jim McGinty is to step down from the apparel and accessories retailer.
US: Hot Topic forecasts 30-35% earnings rise in 2013
3 January 2013
US teen apparel retailer Hot Topic today (3 January) revealed that it expects 2013 earnings to rise 30-35% over fiscal 2012 as it works to open new stores.
US: Hot Topic Q3 profit up on sales rise
15 November 2012
Teen apparel retailer Hot Topic has booked a 38% rise in third-quarter net profit on the back of higher sales of new fashion-forward merchandise.
US: Hot Topic to test Blackheart lingerie concept
5 November 2012
Teen apparel retailer Hot Topic is testing the lingerie market with the launch of five mall-based stores ahead of the holiday season under the Blackheart banner.
US: Hot Topic Q3 comparable sales rise 0.2%
1 November 2012
US apparel retailer Hot Topic has seen its third-quarter comparable sales edge up 0.2%.
UK: September sales growth driven by clothing and footwear
9 October 2012
UK retailers saw September sales increase, with growth driven primarily by clothing and footwear sales, according to the latest BRC/KPMG sales monitor.
US: Potential exists to develop online footwear sales
20 September 2012
Further opportunities exist to develop online sales for footwear, according to a new report from market research company The NPD Group.
US: Hot Topic chief stores officer Cook resigns
7 September 2012
Jerry Cook, chief store officer of US retailer Hot Topic, has resigned from the company to pursue other professional opportunities.
US: Hot Topic second-quarter losses narrow
16 August 2012
Hot Topic saw its losses narrow over the second quarter on the back of rising sales.
US: Hot Topic narrows second-quarter loss forecast
2 August 2012
Hot Topic has improved its second-quarter loss per share guidance as it said it made "solid gains in licensing"
US: Horton to join Hot Topic's Torrid division
20 July 2012
US retailer Hop Topic has appointed Kate Horton as vice president and general merchandise manager for its Torrid women's apparel division.
US: Fifth Sun Apparel chooses AX ERP tool
19 June 2012
Private label clothing supplier Gonzales Enterprises, which trades as Fifth Sun Apparel, has selected the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution to manage its supply chain and allow for continued expansion.
US: “Sexy” strategy returns Hot Topic to Q1 profit
17 May 2012
Popular culture-focused retailer Hot Topic returned to profit in its first quarter as sales moved up thanks to a return to its “edgy, dark and sexy core”, the company said.
just-style management briefing: Apparel supply chain challenges in 2012
1 May 2012
After the turmoil of 2011, the biggest challenges facing the global apparel supply chain in 2012 continue to include rising costs, political and economic uncertainty in both consumer and sourcing markets, the changing role of China, increased competition at retail, pressure to integrate supply chains and the shift towards faster fashion cycles. Against such a background, the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and pressures will separate the winners from the losers.
US: Hot Topic appoints Kyees to board
23 March 2012
US clothing retailer Hot Topic has appointed John Kyees to its board of directors and said he will serve as a member of its audit committee.
US: Hot Topic returns to profit in Q4
8 March 2012
Retailer Hot Topic overturned last year’s fourth quarter loss with a net profit of US$9m, despite a slight decrease in sales.
just-style management briefing: Retail winners and losers in 2011
19 December 2011
While some retailers continued to be vulnerable to cost-cutting, swingeing redundancies and store closures in 2011, others acted swiftly to respond to the changing economic circumstances, offering real value to their customers and embarking on ambitious international expansion.
US: Favourable comparisons boost Hot Topic Q3 profit
17 November 2011
Fashion retailer Hot Topic Inc has reported a surge in third quarter profit, thanks to favourable comparisons with the year-ago period which included an impairment charge for the ShockHound music and merchandise business.
US: Hot Topic appoints CEO Harper as chairman
7 November 2011
US apparel retailer Hot Topic has named company CEO Lisa Harper as chairman of its board of directors.
US retail sales cool in October
4 November 2011
Growth in US same-store sales appeared to cool in October as weather and economic malaise weighed on retailers, putting extra pressure on businesses as they transition into the crucial holiday season.
US: Hot Topic taps Mizicko to lead planning and allocation
6 October 2011
Hot Topic Inc has hired Mark Mizicko as its senior vice president of planning and allocation, tasked with developing the youth fashion retailer's strategies in these areas.
US: Hot Topic appoints two executives
1 September 2011
Hot Topic has announced the appointment of two executives - Don Hendricks as chief information officer and Jeff Allison as senior vice president of planning and allocation.
US: Hot Topic Q2 loss fractionally down
18 August 2011
Retailer Hot Topic posted a slightly reduced second-quarter net loss thanks to a marginal increase in sales and a 2.6% rise in comparable-store sales.
July sales a mixed bag for US apparel retailers
8 August 2011
Lured by warm weather and deep discounts as stores cleared their summer merchandise, US shoppers hit the malls in July giving an overall boost to many apparel retailers - but the results shed little light on back-to-school spending plans.
US: Retailers' July 2011 sales roundup
4 August 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' July 2011 sales results.
VIEWPOINT: US apparel retail sales shine in June
8 July 2011
While cold weather, storms and flooding dampened demand for spring and summer merchandise in May, US apparel retailers rebounded with a better than expected performance in June after a combination of lower gas prices, sunshine and deep discounting encouraged shoppers to hit the stores.
