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Global news roundup
3 October 2011
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.
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.
just-style management briefing: International sizing standards expand
1 September 2011
While the goal for many clothing manufacturers and brands is to gain an international presence, there is a key risk associated with selling the same designs in different global markets - the more far and wide that clothing designs go, the more shapes and sizes they must come in.
GERMANY: Adidas joins Nike and Puma in chemicals pledge
31 August 2011
Sporting goods giant Adidas has become the latest company to win praise from environmental pressure group Greenpeace for pledging to eliminate the release of hazardous chemicals throughout its supply chain.
CHINA: Toxic chemicals found in global garment brands
23 August 2011
Environmental pressure group Greenpeace is continuing its campaign against hazardous substances in the apparel supply chain with the release of new research that suggests traces of toxic chemicals have been found in clothing from brands including Adidas, H&M and Abercrombie & Fitch.
US: Piperlime to offer men's apparel
17 August 2011
US online retailer Piperlime today (17 August) announced it will begin offering men's apparel on the site.
CHINA: Clothing giants accused in Greenpeace campaign
13 July 2011
Apparel companies including Nike, Adidas, H&M and PVH are being targeted by a Greenpeace campaign highlighting toxic water pollution linked to the clothing supply chain.
Alvanon takes pan-regional approach to sizing
19 May 2011
Retailers looking to expand across European markets are being provided with 'one size fits all' mannequins designed from scanning data collated across the region by sizing company Alvanon, whose clients include George, Lacoste, Levi's and Nike.
Egypt's clothing industry starting to bloom
17 December 2010
Over the past five years Egypt has cemented its position as a fashion hub for European and American high street brands, with average annual garment exports earning the country US$2bn. Yet domestic labels are generally not exported and high-end clothing manufacturing is still very niche.
US: Jones Group adds two new executives
27 October 2010
Two new chief merchandising officers have joined apparel and footwear company Jones Group in positions designed to drive growth of the Anne Klein and Rachel Roy brands.
BULGARIA SNAPSHOT: Textile and apparel industry in brief
19 October 2010
Bulgaria, with its population of 7.6m, joined the EU on 1 January 2007, together with Romania. From 2000-2007 it looked as if Bulgaria would take over Romania's role as the biggest eastern European apparel supplier to markets in Western Europe. But exports have fallen since the last quarter of 2008.
UK: Baker Street wins dispute over Alligator label
14 October 2010
UK fashion supplier Baker Street Clothing has claimed victory in a four-year trademark dispute with French fashion group Lacoste.
FRANCE: Lacoste appoints legal affairs VP
14 October 2010
Fashion group Lacoste has appointed Nathalie Moulle-Berteaux to the position of vice president of legal affairs.
FRANCE: Lacoste names new artistic director
1 September 2010
Lacoste has appointed the Paris-based Portuguese designer, Felipe Oliveira Baptista, as its new artistic director.
FRANCE: Hagen to head Puma in EEA
23 July 2010
German sporting goods firm Puma, a subsidiary of French conglomerate PPR, has confirmed the appointment of Alexander Hagen as its new general manager, European Economic Area (EEA).
June 2010 management briefing: Brazil remains driving force of Latin America
18 June 2010
Brazil seems to be the driving force of Latin American economic growth at the moment. Despite the economic crisis, its GDP grew 5.1% in 2008, dipped slightly in 2009, and is forecast to almost completely recover in 2010.
US: Lacoste taps Diesel’s Steve Birkhold as new CEO
18 November 2009
French textile firm Devanlay, a subsidiary of Swiss group Maus Freres and the manufacturer of Lacoste branded apparel, has named Steve Birkhold as CEO of its US subsidiary.
FRANCE: Another Carrefour executive joins Lacoste licensee
14 October 2009
French textile firm and manufacturer of Lacoste branded apparel, Devanlay, has recruited another of supermarket group Carrefour’s senior executives.
FRANCE: Luxury brand owners target Chinese consumers
28 September 2009
French luxury brand owners are launching an online campaign to try to drive sales in the Chinese market.
FRANCE: Aigle names Le Joncour as director of operations
2 September 2009
French clothing and footwear group Aigle International has announced the appointment of François Le Joncour as director of operations.
FRANCE: Ex-Carrefour chief to head Lacoste licensee Devanlay
25 June 2009
Ex-Carrefour chief José Luis Duran is to head French textile firm Devanlay, a subsidiary of Swiss group Maus Freres and the manufacturer of Lacoste branded apparel.
TURKEY: Alien Technology seals new RFID deal
17 February 2009
RFID specialist Alien Technology has secured a new garment tracking installation deal with the apparel division of Eren Holding.
US: Robert Siegel returns as Devanlay CEO
6 February 2009
Robert Siegel is coming out of retirement to take the helm of Devanlay US, the licensee for Lacoste branded apparel in the United States.
US: Kellwood names Bob Ross VP of retail
21 October 2008
Bob Ross has been appointed to the position of vice president of retail for women's apparel firm Kellwood Company.
FRANCE: Façonnable hires Mrejen to head US operations
7 May 2008
French fashion brand Façonnable has named Yonni Mrejen as vice president of its US retail and operations.
FRANCE: Lacoste names L’Equipe executive as CEO
17 March 2008
Upmarket sportswear firm Lacoste has appointed Christophe Chenut to the post of chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 April 2008.
CANADA: New licensee for KangaRoos footwear
23 January 2008
Active lifestyle footwear brand KangaRoos has signed a license and distribution deal with Sports Odyssée Inc for Canada.
SWITZERLAND: Maus Frères stake revelation restarts Gant battle
17 January 2008
Swiss clothing heavyweight Maus Freres said on Thursday it now controls more than 35% of fashion retailer Gant as it battles to take over the Swedish-owned company. It is now the biggest shareholder of Gant.
SWEDEN: Maus Frères stages last-gasp talks with Gant
11 January 2008
Maus Frères, the Swiss company that owns Lacoste, has staged talks with the boss of Gant, in further attempts to drive through a rejected SEK5.2bn ($816m) takeover offer for the Swedish fashion brand.
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