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HONDURAS: Nike deal defuses worker row
27 July 2010
Sportswear giant Nike has defused a row over sub-contractor worker rights by signing a wide-ranging agreement with union officials in Honduras.
COMMENT: Nike’s “Just Pay It” surrender inevitable
27 July 2010
Nike’s climbdown in spending US$2m or more on defusing the Honduras supplier row was, according to the Worker Rights Consortium, testament to the “courage” of the sacked workers.
US: Nike signs Saudi Arabia distribution deal
23 July 2010
Saudi Arabian retailer and wholesaler Sun and Sand Sports has entered a distribution agreement with sporting goods giant Nike.
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.
ANALYSIS: China's blip is little to worry about
22 July 2010
China has largely navigated its way through the global economic crisis and multinational fashion firms are increasingly reliant on the country for growth, which is why a sign of weakness in the country’s second fiscal quarter has left investors a little unnerved.
INDONESIA: Adidas and Nike shoes makers relocate
21 July 2010
Indonesia's footwear industry has won an investment of US$550m from six Taiwanese and South Korean footwear manufacturers who are relocating their plants from China and Vietnam, according to the Indonesian Shoes Association (Aprisindo).
US: Nike appoints new China VP
20 July 2010
Sporting goods firm Nike has announced a series of executive management changes for Greater China and North America, including that of Craig Cheek as vice president and general manager of Greater China.
Speaking with style: Adidas Group CEO Herbert Hainer
1 July 2010
Adidas Group CEO Herbert Hainer is confident that major investments in the World Cup this summer are paying off. In an interview with just-style news editor Joe Ayling, he also discusses sourcing, currencies and his vision for the Reebok brand.
US: Nike's Livestrong collection to roll out globally
1 July 2010
Athletic footwear and apparel maker Nike Inc is to expand its Livestrong brand beyond the US for the first time, rolling out the line Canada, France and the United Kingdom from today (1 July).
10 quotes by Adidas CEO Herbert Hainer
1 July 2010
This month just-style news editor Joe Ayling interviewed Adidas Group CEO Herbert Hainer about business, the economy and sourcing. They also spoke about the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament in South Africa, which Adidas is heavily involved with as official sponsor.
COMMENT: Fashion brands stand out in a digital world
29 June 2010
It's been a busy couple of years for fashion marketers looking to establish a strong digital presence. But as fashion brands realise how to make these platforms work for them, they are genuinely beginning to innovate in the field of digital marketing, writes Chris Mair.
ANALYSIS: Nike growth – it’s a marathon, not a sprint
24 June 2010
In its typically eye-catching series of World Cup television ads, Nike’s theme is encapsulated in its strapline: “Write the Future”.
US: New markets aid Nike FY profit rise
24 June 2010
Revenue surges from emerging markets helped Nike to post a full-year net profit of US$1.9bn, up 28% on last year.
SWITZERLAND: Schoeller fabric finish repels ticks and mosquitoes
23 June 2010
Schoeller Textil AG has developed a new finishing technology for garment fabrics to protect wearers from ticks and mosquitoes.
The week ahead on just-style...
22 June 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
GERMANY: Adidas sales boosted by strong World Cup
21 June 2010
Sporting goods firm Adidas Group is expecting sales of football products to reach EUR1.5bn this year, buoyed by the ongoing World Cup in South Africa.
CANADA: Liz Claiborne seals Canadian licensing deal
21 June 2010
Liz Claiborne has struck a licensing deal with Future Fashions, a division of Trimera Group, under which Future Fashions will become the licensing partner in the Canadian market for Liz Claiborne apparel, handbags and related accessories.
HONG KONG: Yue Yuen sees World Cup boost to footwear sales
18 June 2010
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited, the world's largest manufacturer of athletic footwear, says it expects to see a boost in its footwear manufacturing activities on the back of the World Cup tournament currently taking place in South Africa.
Speaking with Style: Fazlul Hoque, president of the BKMEA
8 June 2010
Bangladesh faces labour, cost and infrastructure challenges as it matures into a key global garment exporter. But as Fazlul Hoque, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA) tells just-style, "the game is just starting."
Top stories on just-style this week...
28 May 2010
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
Spotlight on...World Cup branding battle
27 May 2010
Four years is a long-time in football, but the moment French captain Zinedine Zidane headbutted an Italian defender during the World Cup final at Berlin's Olympic Stadium will live long in the memory. The next question is, how many fans remember what brand of shirt he was wearing? Joe Ayling reports.
ANALYSIS: Organic cotton shakes off recession
26 May 2010
The global growth of organic cotton products appears resilient to the recent downturn, according to latest research.
US: Global organic cotton sales defy recession
25 May 2010
Global retail sales of organic cotton apparel and home textile products defied the recession last year to soar by 35%, new figures show, with C&A, Nike and Walmart among top users of the fibre worldwide.
UK: Primetime Nike advert cut short
24 May 2010
A feature-length advert by sporting goods giant Nike was cut short during its launch night in the UK this weekend.
HONG KONG: Li Ning silent on new logo report
24 May 2010
Chinese sporting goods company Li Ning could not comment today (24 May) on local reports it will launch a new corporate logo.
US: Exec reshuffle at Nike includes emerging markets post
21 May 2010
Sporting goods giant Nike Inc has reshuffled its global management team – including the promotion of its global brand veteran Joaquin Hidalgo as vice president of emerging markets.
ISRAEL: Tefron tackles supply chain with operations hire
21 May 2010
Intimate apparel and swimwear maker Tefron Ltd has appointed a new operational executive in a bid to improve its manufacturing processes.
US: Nike launches greener soccer kit
14 May 2010
US sporting goods giant Nike has unveiled a new US men's national soccer team kit that it calls the most environmentally-friendly in its history.
Top stories on just-style this week...
7 May 2010
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
ANALYSIS: More of the same in Nike growth targets
6 May 2010
Nike’s long-term growth plans constitute, to paraphrase the words of one rather underwhelmed analyst, more of an evolution than a revolution. The headline revenue target of US$27bn looks impressively bullish, but much of what lies behind it is little more than a development of past strategies.
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