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US: Vince considers IPO?
29 January 2013
Sportswear brand Vince is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) later this year.
G-III Apparel eyes further acquisition opportunities
24 January 2013
Women's wear maker G-III Apparel has revealed it is looking for further acquisitions to bolster its business after it bought men's luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin in August.
Fifth & Pacific continues to back Juicy Couture
23 January 2013
Fifth & Pacific Companies has reiterated its commitment to its struggling Juicy Couture brand as the apparel firm outlined its goals and priorities for 2013.
INDIA: Reliance Retail 9-month sales climb 44%
22 January 2013
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of industrial conglomerate Reliance Industries, has booked an increase in nine-month sales.
UK: Columbia inks global sock license with Delta Galil
11 January 2013
Delta Galil Industries is to be the exclusive licensee of Columbia Sportswear's global sock business beginning with the autumn 2013 season.
US: G-III Apparel inks licence for Ivanka Trump brand
10 December 2012
Women's wear maker G-III Apparel Group has inked a licence agreement with fashion model and businesswoman Ivanka Trump to develop sportswear, dresses, suits, suit separates, sleepwear, activewear, jeanswear and intimates.
US: Fifth & Pacific names Blum Juicy Couture CEO
3 December 2012
Apparel firm Fifth & Pacific Companies has appointed Paul Blum as chief executive officer of its Juicy Couture brand.
Global news roundup
31 October 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.
US: Kenneth Cole completes acquisition of Kenneth Cole Productions
26 September 2012
Kenneth Cole has completed the acquisition of his eponymous clothing and footwear brand Kenneth Cole Productions.
US: Marcraft to produce Kenneth Cole rain wear under licence
26 September 2012
Marcraft Apparel Group has signed a licensing agreement with Lanier Clothes to produce topcoats and rainwear under the Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Productions brands.
INDIA: Footwear firm Dune inks franchise deal with Reliance
13 September 2012
UK-based fashion footwear and accessories retailer Dune Group is partnering with Reliance Brands on an exclusive long-term franchise agreement in India.
US: G-III buys Vilebrequin swimwear in EUR85.5m deal
8 August 2012
G-III Apparel Group has acquired men's luxury swimwear and resort-wear brand Vilebrequin from Fashion Fund One.
US: Kenneth Cole swings to Q2 loss
1 August 2012
New York designer Kenneth Cole Productions has swung to a second-quarter net loss on the back of lower sales and one-off costs.
US: Kenneth Cole to be taken private by founder
7 June 2012
Kenneth Cole Productions is set to be taken private by founder Kenneth Cole after the company's board approved a US$15.25 per share offer yesterday (6 June).
INDIA: Brooks Brothers and Reliance Brands form JV
5 June 2012
Brooks Brothers and Reliance Brands have announced the formation of a joint venture in India.
US: Randa completes acquisition of Swank
18 May 2012
Randa Accessories Leather Goods has completed its acquisition of Swank, a designer and marketer of men's and women's belts, and men's leather accessories, jewelery and suspenders.
US: Kellwood names Jill Granoff as CEO
8 May 2012
US clothing manufacturer Kellwood Co has appointed former Kenneth Cole Productions executive Jill Granoff as chief executive officer.
US: Kenneth Cole Q1 losses narrow
4 May 2012
Kenneth Cole Productions saw first-quarter net losses narrow as lower costs helped offset flat sales.
US: Jimmy Choo exec Schulman joins Bergdorf Goodman
12 April 2012
American retail group Neiman Marcus has tapped Jimmy Choo CEO Joshua Schulman as the new president of Bergdorf Goodman.
US: Kenneth Cole board appoints buyout advisor
7 March 2012
Kenneth Cole Productions has appointed BofA Merrill Lynch as an advisor to assist it in evaluating a bid made by founder Kenneth Cole to take the company private.
US: Wholesale surge boosts Kenneth Cole Q4 profit
2 March 2012
Lifestyle brand business Kenneth Cole Productions recorded a net profit of US$8m in the fourth quarter of 2011, thanks to a 75% surge in wholesale revenues.
US: Kenneth Cole offers to take company private
27 February 2012
Footwear, apparel and accessories designer Kenneth Cole has put in a bid to take his namesake company private so it will be able to focus on long-term innovation rather than short-term earnings.
ISRAEL: Delta Galil sees full-year profit soar
14 February 2012
Apparel and lingerie maker Delta Galil has recorded soaring fourth-quarter and full-year profits, which the firm attributed to its investment in innovation.
US: Kenneth Cole enters Delta Galil underwear deal
4 January 2012
Kenneth Cole has entered a licensing agreement with Delta Galil Industries to manufacture men's and women's underwear, loungewear and hosiery under the Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction labels.
NICARAGUA: Nike and Adidas expand supplier base
16 December 2011
Adidas sportswear supplier Augusta Manufacturing is investing $5m at its factory in Nicaragua to create 500 jobs by the end of this year, and expects to double its workforce in 2012.
INDIA: Kenneth Cole to enter market with Reliance Brands
2 November 2011
Footwear and clothing company Kenneth Cole Productions has inked a partnership with Reliance Brands to make its first step into India.
US: Kenneth Cole posts Q3 net income jump
2 November 2011
Kenneth Cole Productions saw third-quarter net income more than double on the back of rising revenue and declining expenses.
US: Perry Ellis appoints Jakubowski as chief merchandising officer
4 October 2011
Perry Ellis has appointed Doug Jakubowski as chief merchandising officer, leading all global operations for the apparel brand.
US: G-III Apparel’s Q2 profit falls on discounts
8 September 2011
Women’s wear maker G-III Apparel Group Ltd has seen its second quarter profit almost halve after higher levels of discounts offered to retailers ate into margins, but raised its guidance for the year.
US: Kenneth Cole eyes turnaround as Q2 profit dips
4 August 2011
Footwear and accessories business Kenneth Cole Productions is targeting an improved third quarter after recording a smaller second quarter profit amid falling sales.
