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GERMANY: Hugo Boss Q1 profit up 14%
26 April 2012
German fashion house Hugo Boss today (26 April) booked a 14% hike in first-quarter profit, driven by growth in all regions and distribution channels.
UK: Moss Bros swings to FY profit
29 March 2012
Formal men's wear retailer Moss Bros Group has today (29 March) posted a full-year profit "turnaround", on the back of increased sales and cost cuts.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss sees growth after "record" year
14 March 2012
German fashion house Hugo Boss AG today (14 March) said it expects sales to continue to rise in the year ahead after posting "record" full-year results in 2011, but the rate of growth is likely to slow.
US: Marty Staff joins Harbor Footwear Group
14 March 2012
Industry veteran Marty Staff, most recently chief business development officer for American Apparel, is joining Harbor Footwear Group as a consultant.
Hong Kong's changing role in the apparel industry
10 February 2012
China's rise over the past two decades as the leading location for apparel sourcing has had a knock-on effect on Hong Kong's role in the global garment industry, shifting it from a manufacturer to a servicing and sourcing centre. It will take on even more diverse roles in the future, according to industry executives speaking at recent conferences in Hong Kong. Vicky Sung reports.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss hits FY record after buoyant Q4
9 February 2012
Designer fashion house Hugo Boss recorded strong revenue and earnings growth in the fourth quarter to reach record levels of sales and profits for 2011.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss shares down as Permira plans to cut stake
14 November 2011
Hugo Boss' share price has fallen today on news that majority shareholder Permira Funds plans to sell part of its stake to institutional investors.
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.
GERMANY: Asia to drive Hugo Boss growth
8 November 2011
Luxury fashion company Hugo Boss expects sales in Asia to almost triple by 2015, enabling the German business to increase its long-term revenue and earnings targets.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss Q3 earnings rise 18%
2 November 2011
Fashion house Hugo Boss recorded double-digit increases in third quarter sales and earnings, thanks to growth in all three of the company’s regions.
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).
EUROPE: Tommy Hilfiger to bring tailored business in-house
25 October 2011
Tommy Hilfiger plans to bring its European tailored apparel business in-house from the spring 2013 season, in a move designed to help boost its growth in the region.
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.
UK: Moss Bros swings to H1 profit on higher sales
27 September 2011
Men's wear retailer Moss Bros Group Plc today (27 September) delivered an upbeat half-year trading report with higher sales helping to push it back into the black, and said it is on course to deliver better than expected growth by the year-end.
HONG KONG: Esquel signs deal for FastReact planning tool
15 September 2011
Global apparel manufacturer Esquel Group, which produces clothing for brands including Hugo Boss, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Lacoste, has signed a deal to use FastReact's planning software as part of ambitious plans for the growth and increased productivity of its business.
RUSSIA: Clothing and footwear market set for growth
6 September 2011
Retail sales of clothing and footwear in Russia are likely to rise by an average of 10% a year for the next few years, fuelled by growth in the mid-market segment.
UK: UK Border Agency seizes counterfeit clothing
2 August 2011
Counterfeit clothing from Turkey, worth an estimated £750,000, has been seized by the UK Border Agency at Stansted Airport.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss lifts FY outlook as sales soar
28 July 2011
German fashion house Hugo Boss has raised its annual forecasts after soaring sales around the world helped it to the "strongest" first-half in the group's history.
Speaking with style: Dr Harry Lee, CEO of TAL Apparel
26 July 2011
TAL Apparel, one of the world's leading garment suppliers, has turned the threat of inflation across the supply chain into an opportunity to do things differently. Here CEO Dr Harry Lee tells just-style how the Hong Kong based firm's long-time focus on efficiency, sustainable development, and added value is helping to combat rising costs and set it apart from the competition.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss lifts FY outlook on strong sales
15 July 2011
German fashion retailer Hugo Boss AG has raised its full-year sales and earnings forecast after booking a five-fold hike in second quarter profit, helped by strong demand in China and the US.
GERMANY: Tom Tailor promotion boosts retail focus
30 June 2011
German fashion retailer Tom Tailor Holding AG has promoted Dr Marc Schumacher to its management board and tasked him with overseeing the group's retail activities.
UK: JD Sports buys Cecil Gee for GBP1.7m
20 June 2011
Retailer JD Sports has acquired men’s wear chain Cecil Gee, including eight of the brand’s stores, from Moss Bros for GBP1.7m (US$2.8m), the company has confirmed.
New consultancy to help navigate Americas sourcing
6 June 2011
As US and European apparel firms scramble to move some of their Asian production to Central and South America in a bid to offset rising production prices, help is needed to link them to the growing number of factories courting business from these brands.
UK: Moss Bros profits up despite tough environment
19 May 2011
Suit retailer Moss Bros says its profit has grown 9.8% during the past quarter, but that is remains mindful of the macro-economic environment and its impact on consumer spending.
US: Workers United union elects new president
12 May 2011
Workers United, the North American union that stood against the proposed closure of a Hugo Boss plant last year, has elected Noel Beasley the its new president.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss Q1 EBITDA surges up 43%
4 May 2011
German fashion house Hugo Boss reported a strong increase in earnings and sales in the first quarter of 2011 and expressed optimism about the company’s prospects for the remainder of the year.
How to retain talent in the clothing industry?
15 April 2011
In their quest for low labour rates and low garment costs, apparel firms are increasingly coming up against a range of problems on the talent front, from a lack of skilled workers to poorly motivated employees and a high turnover of staff. What's more, concerns are now extending to the future, and how to encourage the next generation into the industry.
GERMANY: Hugo Boss eyes double-digit sales growth
29 March 2011
German fashion firm Hugo Boss has nearly doubled its full-year profits, forecasting a double-digit sales increase for 2011.
ANALYSIS: Apparel industry sees renewed hope in DR-CAFTA
29 March 2011
Five years after the signing of the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), Central America's battered textiles and apparel industry is feeling more hopeful that the pact will deliver some of its initial investment targets - especially now that Asia is struggling under major manufacturing and sourcing problems.
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Hugo Boss AG (Hugo) is one of the leading companies in the world fashion markets. The company principally engages in the manufacturing of clothes for men and women. It also offers fragrances, cosmetics, watches, and eyewear through licensed agreements. Hugo offers its products under two major brands, namely, HUGO and BOSS. Brands in the menswear collection include the BOSS Black, BOSS Selection, BOSS Orange, and BOSS Green as well as by the HUGO brand. Brands in the women’s wear group include BOSS Black, BOSS Orange lines, BOSS Green and the HUGO brand. The company sells its products in Europe, Asia, and American countries through 364 directly operated stores.
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