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US: Sears Holdings swings to Q1 profit
17 May 2012
US retailer Sears Holdings has today (17 May) returned to profit during its first-quarter after benefiting from the sale of a number of stores.
Focus: Apparel internet retail in Australia (Part II) - global e-tailers lead the charge
26 April 2012
In the second of a two-part series, Euromonitor International analyst Bettina Kurnik identifies the appeal of offshore e-tailers over their Australian counterparts, and reviews the way forward for local apparel specialist retailers.
US: Heelys narrows Q4 loss as sales surge 63%
21 March 2012
Wheeled shoe maker Heelys Inc has narrowed its fourth quarter loss thanks to a surge in sales as it focuses on developing new products and brands.
US: Sears to offload stores amid $3.1bn FY loss
24 February 2012
Department store retailer Sears has announced plans to spin-off its Hometown and Outlet businesses, and sell 11 stores, after swinging to a full-year loss of $3.1bn.
AUSTRALIA: Pacific Brands first-half losses deepen
17 February 2012
Australia's Pacific Brands has seen its first-half losses deepen and said that the outlook for the remainder of the year remains "challenging".
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.
CANADA: Sears “to cut 400 jobs”
25 January 2012
Retailer Sears Canada is cutting 400 jobs across the country as it closes nearly all of its in-store cafes, according to local reports.
US: Goodman departs as Sears' head of apparel
13 January 2012
US department store retailer Sears Holdings Corporation today (13 January) confirmed to just-style that John Goodman, its executive vice president of apparel and home, has left the company - paving the way for an executive shake-up in its clothing business.
US: Sears hit by supplier lending halt – reports
13 January 2012
Troubled retail group Sears Holdings has been hit by reports that a lender has halted loans to the company’s suppliers, prompting fears that others could follow suit.
US: Sears to close up to 120 stores
3 January 2012
Sears has revealed plans to close as many as 120 stores after recording poor holiday sales.
US: Sears appoints Boire as merchandising chief
3 January 2012
Sears Holdings today (3 January) appointed Ron Boire as chief merchandising officer and president of both the Sears and Kmart brands.
US: Sears third-quarter losses widen
17 November 2011
US retailer Sears has announced a series of initiatives to improve the company's bottom line as it today reported widening third-quarter losses.
Interview: Launa Inman, managing director, Target
7 November 2011
Launa Inman, managing director of Australian general merchandise retailer Target, spoke to just-style about how the Australian consumer is changing, the company's scramble to get online and how she has been working to turn the business around over the past seven years.
AUSTRALIA: Pacific Brands shareholders reject bonus package
25 October 2011
Shareholders in Australian apparel group Pacific Brands have rejected management's remuneration package.
AUSTRALIA: Target appoints Rogers as managing director
7 October 2011
Australian general merchandise retailer Target has has named Dene Rogers as its new managing director. He will take up the role from 2 November.
US: Levi Strauss teams with Target on Denizen brand
12 April 2011
Jeans giant Levi Strauss & Co is to expand its low cost Denizen brand to the US and Mexico this summer, one year after the label was launched in Asia.
US: Skechers files footwear lawsuit against Sears
9 March 2011
Skechers USA is suing Sears Holding Corporation for selling footwear it claims infringes on a number of product lines including the Twinkle Toes and Z-Strap brands and the Shape-ups toning range.
US: Land ‘N Sea chooses PLM and sourcing software
23 February 2011
Private-label women and children’s wear manufacturer Land ‘N Sea has invested in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to help it respond more quickly to fashion trends, as well as improve collaboration and efficiency throughout the product development and production process.
US: Kmart launches new plus-size apparel collection
16 February 2011
Discount department store retailer Kmart has launched a new exclusive apparel collection for plus-size women, which it hopes will make it a destination for these shoppers.
US: Kmart and LF USA to launch Sofia Vergara collection
28 January 2011
Retailer Kmart is teaming up with the US unit of sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited and Latin World Entertainment Licensing to launch a new lifestyle collection by Hispanic actress Sofia Vergara.
US: Sears sales down 1.6% for year so far
12 January 2011
US department store retailer Sears Holdings Corporation has reported a 1.6% fall in sales for the year so far, but improved footwear sales across its stores.
US: Retailers' December 2010 sales roundup
6 January 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' August 2010 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US: Everlast inks license deal with Sears Holdings
16 December 2010
Fight sports and fitness brand Everlast Worldwide has inked an exclusive US license deal with Sears Holdings, which will see its apparel, footwear and accessory lines distributed at Sears and Kmart stores from next autumn.
Will Black Friday bargains generate rosy sales?
26 November 2010
The unofficial start of the US Christmas shopping season kicks off with 'Black Friday' today (26 November) - and retailers across the country have left little to chance to try to ensure the recent momentum in top-line sales will continue through the weekend and into the holiday period.
US: Sears widens Q3 loss
22 November 2010
US retailer Sears has widened its third quarter loss, citing lower sales of apparel.
US: Destination Maternity triples Q4 profit
19 November 2010
Maternity wear retailer Destination Maternity Corporation has tripled its fourth quarter profit, and says it expects strong earnings growth to continue in the year ahead.
CANADA: Lee Jeans inks licensing deal with Paris Geneve
15 November 2010
Denim and casualwear brand Lee Jeans has inked a licensing agreement with Quebec-based Paris Geneve to expand the Lee apparel offering in Canada.
AUSTRALIA: Mixed Q1 fortunes at Kmart and Target
21 October 2010
Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers today (21 October) said it was "generally pleased" after posting a 4.3% rise in first-quarter sales, helped by strong growth at its Kmart discount chain.
US: Sears Holdings more than halves Q2 loss
20 August 2010
Sears Holdings Corp has cut its second quarter losses by more than half, helped by an improved performance at its Kmart chain.
US: Destination Maternity Q3 profit up 28%
29 July 2010
Destination Maternity Corporation overcame a slight decline in third quarter sales to post a much-improved profit of US$8.7m, driven by its cost reduction programme.
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