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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.
JORDAN: Survey uncovers labour violations in apparel plants
1 July 2011
A large number of Jordan's apparel factories have breached core international labour standards, a compliance survey by two international agencies has found.
US: Sporting goods group joins fair factories scheme
27 April 2011
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has signed up to the Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC), an industry-wide initiative that aims to improve working conditions and compliance by providing an audit sharing platform.
Wikileaks insights into Egypt’s apparel sector
22 February 2011
The latest batch of Wikileaks documents, revealed in the UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper, are designed to shed light on the turmoil currently gripping Egypt. But in posing questions about the motives and attitudes of leading figures in the country’s military, the cascade of US diplomatic cables casts a revealing sidelight on Egypt’s apparel sector.
The week ahead on just-style...
7 February 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.
US: Jones Apparel Group becomes The Jones Group
4 October 2010
US fashion designer, marketer and wholesaler Jones Apparel Group has announced that it is changing its name to The Jones Group to mark its 40th year in business.
CAMBODIA: US importers urge end to labour disputes
1 October 2010
A group of US apparel and footwear makers and importers has written to the Cambodian government to express its concerns at reports of violence and intimidation against garment workers and trade union leaders who took part in last month's pay strikes.
US: Jones launches 'smart store' in New York
9 September 2010
Jones New York, a division of Jones Apparel Group, is opening a new in-store experience at its Macy's Herald Square store in New York City, whereby shoppers' smart-phones will be served up fashion content.
BANGLADESH: US importers urge end to labour disputes
8 September 2010
A group of US apparel and footwear makers and importers is urging the Bangladesh government to step in to resolve the on-going wage issue in the country’s ready-made garment industry, amid worries that the dispute may damage their reputations.
US: Brian Atwood to launch Jones Apparel footwear line
2 September 2010
Shoe designer Brian Atwood has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Jones Apparel Group.
US: Jones Apparel nearly doubles Q2 profit
29 July 2010
Jones Apparel Group nearly doubled its second quarter profit, thanks to a 7% revenue rise and despite charges of $22m linked to acquisitions and restructuring.
US: Jones Apparel extends credit facility
30 June 2010
US clothing firm Jones Apparel Group has completed an amendment and extension of its existing US$650m senior credit facility.
US: Jones Apparel completes Stuart Weitzman buy
3 June 2010
Jones Apparel Group Inc has completed the first stage of its acquisition of women's footwear and accessories maker Stuart Weitzman Holdings.
US: Jones Apparel inks first men's jeanswear license
21 May 2010
Jones Apparel Group Inc is taking its first steps into the men's jeanswear market after inking a new licensing deal with G-III Apparel Group for its Andrew Marc brand.
US: Jones Apparel to acquire Stuart Weitzman
6 May 2010
Jones Apparel Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Stuart Weitzman Holdings, a privately-held designer and manufacturer of women's salon footwear and accessories
US: Jones Apparel lifts profit on stronger sales
28 April 2010
Jones Apparel Group boosted its profit during the first quarter of the year, with sales above its expectations.
US: Nine West launches Joss Stone footwear
27 April 2010
Jones Apparel Group brand Nine West is collaborating with singer Joss Stone on a new vintage-styled footwear collection slated for an autumn launch.
The week ahead on just-style...
26 April 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
ANALYSIS: Colombia's clothing industry in crisis?
23 February 2010
From short-term extensions of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to stalled free trade talks with the US and deteriorating relations with neighbouring Venezuela, Colombia's textile and clothing industry is struggling through tough times. It has now set its sights on the production of higher added value products, reports Jozef De Coster.
US: Narciso Rodriguez launches Ebay collection
12 February 2010
US fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez will next week launch a much-anticipated collection on Internet auction site Ebay.
INSIGHT: Jones Apparel shows M&A appetite
10 February 2010
US apparel company Jones Apparel Group continues to shutter stores in a bid to focus on core brands, but is not ruling out further acquisitions after the purchase of Robert Rodriguez Collection this month.
US: Jones Apparel narrows loss as margins improve
10 February 2010
US clothing and footwear firm Jones Apparel Group has narrowed its full-year losses as improved efficiencies offset lower consumer spending.
US: J Brand sale adds Peter Boneparth as chairman
5 February 2010
Private equity firm Star Avenue Capital LLC has bought a majority stake in upmarket denim label J Brand, in a move that will enable the jeans maker to expand into new categories and international markets.
US: Jones Apparel snaps up Moda Nicola for US$28m
5 February 2010
Jones Apparel Group has acquired Moda Nicola International, owner of women's wear line the Robert Rodriguez Collection, for US$28m.
US: Jones Apparel names branded business president
1 February 2010
Jones Apparel Group has named Richard Dickson as the new president and chief executive officer of its branded businesses.
US: Jones Apparel warns FY profit may miss
29 January 2010
Jones Apparel Group Inc has warned that its full-year profit is likely to below analysts’ expectations after being dragged down by impairment and restructuring charges.
US: Jones and Camuto to launch Jessica Simpson jeans
20 January 2010
Jones Apparel Group and Camuto Group have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to design, develop, produce and distribute Jessica Simpson Jeanswear under the Jessica Simpson Collection.
US: Jones Apparel to launch GLO jeans at Kmart
13 January 2010
Department store retailer Kmart is to carry the GLO jeans line exclusively from this month as part of a licensing deal with Jones Apparel Group Inc.
US: Jones Apparel names Lastrina chief marketing officer
16 December 2009
Apparel and footwear maker Jones Apparel Group Inc has promoted Stacy Lastrina to the post of chief marketing officer.
JORDAN: Apparel industry backs international labour project
16 November 2009
The Jordan labour ministry wants all companies at the country's Qualifying Industrial Zones (QIZ) to join a pioneer project launched by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to assess the sector’s compliance with international and local labour laws and treaties.
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Jones Apparel Group, Inc. is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of branded apparel, footwear and accessories. It is also engaged in licensing business where independent licensees either manufacture, market or sell some of the company’s brands. The company’s products line includes apparel, footwear and accessories. It sells its merchandise through the company owned specialty retail stores, value-based stores and websites. It also sells through other retailers. It has the license to produce and distribute certain other brands. Jones Apparel Group, Inc. principally operates in the US, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea and other countries.
