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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.
US: LF USA eyes expansion at new Greensboro office
7 February 2012
LF USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong based consumer goods sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited, has opened new offices in Greensboro, North Carolina and hinted that expansion is likely.
Cautious US consumers weigh on January retail sales
3 February 2012
Post-holiday discounts helped many US retailers lift their sales in January, according to monthly figures released yesterday (2 February), but overall results were mixed as many consumers shopped cautiously amid the struggling economy.
US: Macy's taps Alberta Ferretti for next designer line
3 February 2012
US department store retailer Macy's has named Alberta Ferretti as the next fashion designer to take part in the designer capsule collection series for the retailer's contemporary 'Impulse' department.
US: Retailers' January 2012 sales roundup
2 February 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' January 2012 sales results.
US: Macy's reshuffles execs as chief stores officer retires
2 February 2012
US department store retailer Macy's Inc is reshuffling its executive leadership team ahead of the pending retirement of its chief stores officer Ron Klein at the end of March, after 36 years with the company.
US: Destination Maternity first-quarter income hit by promotions
26 January 2012
Destination Maternity saw first-quarter net income more than halve as the apparel retailer's margins were squeezed due to higher promotional levels.
Upscale and value drive US retail sales in December
6 January 2012
Premium and value were the big winners as US retailers reported their all-important December sales results yesterday (5 January).
US: Retailers' December 2011 sales roundup
5 January 2012
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' December 2011 sales results.
US: Holiday spending to reach pre-recession levels
19 December 2011
US spending over the holiday period is set to top levels last seen before the recession, according to research from consultancy firm Consumer Growth Partners.
November sales a mixed bag for US retailers
2 December 2011
US retailers posted a mixed bag of results in November, with earlier opening hours and Black Friday bargains helping to drive consumer traffic over the Thanksgiving weekend for some, but tougher comparisons with the year-ago period and weaker sales during the rest of the month weighing on others.
US: Retailers' November 2011 sales roundup
1 December 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' November 2011 sales results.
US: Destination Maternity posts 37% slump in Q4 profit
18 November 2011
Despite a 37% slump in fourth quarter profit, maternity wear retailer Destination Maternity Corporation said it still managed to beat the lower end of its forecasts - and sees growth in the year ahead, even though sales are already trending below plan.
US: Macy's to launch first exclusive activewear brand
16 November 2011
Department store retailer Macy's is launching its first exclusive activewear brand, and has tapped former Dancing with the Stars winner Cheryl Burke as the face of the new line.
US retail sales cool in October
4 November 2011
Growth in US same-store sales appeared to cool in October as weather and economic malaise weighed on retailers, putting extra pressure on businesses as they transition into the crucial holiday season.
US: Madonna to launch Truth or Dare lifestyle brand
4 November 2011
Following on from the success of her Material Girl teen clothing line, pop star Madonna is to launch a second label called Truth or Dare, this time focusing on women aged 27-50.
US: Retailers' October 2011 sales roundup
3 November 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe retailers' October 2011 sales results.
CHINA: TradeCard expands team for Asia growth
3 November 2011
TradeCard Inc, the supply chain collaboration platform used by retailers, brands and manufacturers, is expanding in Asia with the addition of former Kurt Salmon consultant Cliff Entrekin to its business development team.
US: Macy's plans $400m flagship store makeover
2 November 2011
Macy's has announced a four-year plan to revamp its Herald Square flagship store in New York City.
US: Swatfame gains supply chain visibility with PLM
1 November 2011
Los Angeles based fashion firm Swatfame has gone live on NGC's Extended PLM software, in a move that is already said to have helped improve communication and collaboration throughout its global supply chain.
US: Giambattista Valli collection launches at Macy's
25 October 2011
Department store retailer Macy's is set to launch the new Giambattista Valli collection in its its Impulse department tomorrow (26 October) - the fourth in the retailer's series of limited-edition, designer capsules.
US: Macy's taps Doo-Ri for next designer line
20 October 2011
US department store retailer Macy's has named Doo-Ri Chung as the next fashion designer to take part in the designer capsule collection series for the retailer's contemporary 'Impulse' department.
EUROPE: Event to focus on the business benefits of RFID
12 October 2011
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is catching on with apparel retailers as a way to better manage inventory and improve their ability to have the right product at the right place at the right time - and an event taking place next week offers firms a new insight into the technology.
US: Retailers' September 2011 sales roundup
6 October 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' September 2011 sales results.
US: Liz Claiborne wins dismissal of shareholder lawsuit
3 October 2011
Liz Claiborne has won the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit which accused the brand of misrepresenting its relationships with Macy's and JC Penney, which caused its stock to plunge.
US: Macy's steps up nationwide RFID roll-out
29 September 2011
Retailer Macy's Inc is stepping up the nationwide roll-out of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology after extensive testing proved its ability to manage item-level merchandise inventories in its Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores.
EGYPT: Arafa to set up shirt plant with Ermenegildo Zegna
6 September 2011
Arafa Holding, Egypt's biggest garment producer and exporter, has signed a deal with Italian luxury men's wear group Ermenegildo Zegna to set up a shirt manufacturing company.
US retail sales weather the storms in August
2 September 2011
US retailers weathered a number of storm fronts in August, with a solid start to the back-to-school shopping season helping to mask the impact of higher prices, growing concerns about the economy, and a hurricane that battered the East Coast.
US: Retailers' August 2011 sales roundup
1 September 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' August 2011 sales results.
Hurricane Irene to have limited impact on apparel sales
31 August 2011
Hurricane Irene hit the US at the peak of the back-to-school shopping period, causing concerns it would negatively impact the already challenged apparel sector. But industry watchers suggest it will only have had a limited effect on sales.
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