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Global news roundup
23 November 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.
WORLD: Apparel firms join Uzbek cotton ban
12 September 2011
More than 60 of the world's best known apparel companies and brands, including Adidas, Burberry, C&A, Levi Strauss, Li & Fung, Liz Claiborne, PVH Corp and Wal-Mart Stores, have vowed not to source Uzbek cotton harvested using forced child labour.
HONG KONG: ecVision names Asia business development director
25 August 2011
ecVision, which provides supply chain collaboration solutions for the apparel industry, has named Mike Hill as its Asia business development director.
just-style management briefing: The Sustainable Apparel Coalition's collective efforts
5 August 2011
Over the past decade and more, industry associations and individual companies have launched numerous initiatives with the aim of addressing and reducing the environmental and social impacts of clothing manufacture. However, this year the clothing industry's collective effort witnessed what many hope will be a game-changing development with the formation of a new multi-stakeholder partnership.
ITALY: Korea's E-Land snaps up Mandarina Duck
1 August 2011
Korean fashion retailer E-Land has bought Italian leather goods and accessories brand Mandarina Duck in a deal that paves the way for its relaunch around the world.
UK: Korean retailer E-Land buys Lochcarron of Scotland
5 July 2011
Korean fashion and retail giant E-Land has bought weaving and tartan specialist Lochcarron of Scotland, in a deal the Borders-based firm says will secure its "continued presence as a manufacturing business."
US: Amazon launches private sale fashion site
4 May 2011
Internet retailer Amazon.com is taking another step to grow its share of the global online apparel market with the launch of a US private sale website offering discounted designer brands.
VIETNAM: Tannery Isa Tan Tec meets eco-friendly goals
21 April 2011
A new shoe leather tannery set up by German-Chinese company ISA Tan Tec to meet demand from brands such as Timberland, New Balance and Hush Puppies for ecologically friendly leather is already fulfilling its environmental goals, the company says.
US: Gildan to buy sock maker Gold Toe Moretz for $350m
12 April 2011
Basic apparel maker Gildan Activewear Inc is adding to its line-up after agreeing to buy sock supplier Gold Toe Moretz Holdings Corp for US$350m.
Amazon, eBay and Google in online apparel battle
16 December 2010
Online apparel sales are set to be boosted significantly by the entry of two giants in Internet retailing and a search engine company, who are all vying for growth in the global online apparel market.
3D technology takes online shopping to new heights
9 November 2010
One of the leading suppliers of PLM software is hoping its expertise in 3D virtual reality tools will provide another option for the fashion industry to stay competitive.
US: Amazon debuts New Balance Heidi Klum collection
8 October 2010
Online retail giant Amazon has unveiled a new range of New Balance clothing in association with supermodel Heidi Klum.
US: New Balance to launch Heidi Klum collection
13 September 2010
Supermodel Heidi Klum has created an active wear collection for sporting goods firm New Balance that will launch this fall exclusively on Amazon.
FRANCE: Groupe Royer signs New Balance distribution deal
17 August 2010
France's leading shoe wholesaler, Groupe Royer, has signed a "strategic partnership in Europe" with US-based high performance running shoes and lifestyle footwear group New Balance.
US: Tompkins takes up president role at Spira
9 August 2010
US-based Spira Footwear has hired Jim Tompkins, the former president and chief operating officer of New Balance Athletic Shoe, as president of its patented WaveSpring-inspired Spira brand.
US: Coons named new Dearfoams president
23 July 2010
Accessory footwear marketer R G Barry Corporation has appointed Nancy Coons as the new president of its Dearfoams brand.
UK: Craghoppers strengthens its team for growth
19 April 2010
Outdoor clothing company Craghoppers has strengthened its team to build on the current growth of its namesake and Bear Grylls Survival Clothing brands.
ANALYSIS: Toning shapes up athletic footwear sector
24 February 2010
The emergence of toning footwear will continue to be a driver of growth in the US athletic footwear sector, latest reseach suggests.
US: RG Barry fills top China sourcing post
15 February 2010
Accessories footwear marketer RG Barry has appointed Jay Smith as its China-based vice president of sourcing.
VIETNAM: Country’s first eco-friendly tannery opens
27 January 2010
After more than a year of construction, Vietnam’s first eco tannery has opened in the southern province of Binh Duong.
US: Louis Vuitton and New Balance settle design suit
17 December 2009
Louis Vuitton Malletier, a unit of luxury goods firm LVMH, is to stop selling its Minstrel shoe after settling a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc earlier this.
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.
US: New Balance opts for Optiant inventory solution
22 October 2009
Sportswear company New Balance has purchased a new system from Optiant designed to optimise inventory levels and maximise profitability.
SOURCING: Puma digs further down supply chain
16 September 2009
Sporting goods firm Puma has added "lower tier" suppliers to its factory monitoring programme, and continues to roll out a scheme that installs proper management systems in suppliers’ factories.
US: New Balance and Aerie team up on fitness shoe
2 September 2009
Teen intimates and dormwear retailer Aerie by American Eagle is teaming up with athletic footwear firm New Balance to launch a new fitness lifestyle shoe.
US: Wolverine makes two Outdoor Group appointments
1 September 2009
Wolverine World Wide has announced the appointment of Bill Dodge as vice president - product development for its outdoor group, and Mark Sandquist as president - global apparel.
US: Ex-New Balance boss to expand Spira Footwear
28 August 2009
Athletic and casual shoe maker Spira Footwear has hired Jim Tompkins, the former president and chief operating officer of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc, in an advisory role to direct the development and expansion of its Spira brand.
US: Ecvision updates solution to allow in-house changes
8 January 2009
US supply chain software company Ecvision has released a new version of its Xpresscommerce solution this week, which it said has greater configurability features for its user base.
US: Retailers put pressure on Congress to end shoe tax
27 October 2008
Nearly 50 companies representing over 160 well-known footwear brands and retailers are urging Congress to pass the Affordable Footwear Act, which would end the shoe tax on lower to moderately-priced footwear and all children’s shoes.
FRANCE: New Balance EMEA selects web-based ordering tool
24 October 2008
Athletic brand New Balance EMEA has selected a web-based ordering tool for its sales force and dealers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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