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US: Quiksilver unveils plan to improve profits
17 May 2013
Surfwear brand Quiksilver has unveiled a multi-year plan to try to return to profit by focusing on its three core brands - Quiksilver, Roxy and DC - globalising key functions and reducing costs.
US: Quiksilver Q1 losses widen to $30.6m
8 March 2013
US surfwear brand Quiksilver has seen its first-quarter loss widen on declining sales in the Americas region and wholesale channel.
US: Quiksilver makes senior management appointments
5 March 2013
US surf wear brand Quiksilver has announced a series of senior management changes as part of efforts to turnaround the business, following the appointment of a new president and CEO in January.
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1 March 2013
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US: Quiksilver global brand president and COO resigns
26 February 2013
Quiksilver global brand president and chief operating officer Craig Stevenson is to leave the surfwear brand this year, the company has revealed.
US: Quiksilver names Mooney as president and CEO
3 January 2013
US surfwear brand Quiksilver has named Andy Mooney as president and CEO, succeeding co-founder Bob McKnight, who has been named executive chairman.
US: Quiksilver Q4 net income plunges 95%
14 December 2012
Surfwear brand Quiksliver has seen its fourth quarter net income plunge 95% after clearance sales and promotions ate into margins and offset a rise in sales.
Global: Brands accused of "fuelling modern-day slavery"
20 November 2012
A number of major clothing brands have been accused of "fuelling modern-day slavery" through their failure to address child and forced labour in their supply chains, according to a report released by the Not For Sale campaign.
INDIA: Footwear firm Dune inks franchise deal with Reliance
13 September 2012
UK-based fashion footwear and accessories retailer Dune Group is partnering with Reliance Brands on an exclusive long-term franchise agreement in India.
US: Levi Strauss names Ellison president of Dockers
7 September 2012
Jeans giant Levi Strauss & Co has appointed Seth Ellison as president of its global Dockers brand to manage its strategic direction, product development, marketing and business operations.
US: Quiksilver Q3 net income rises on sales growth
7 September 2012
US surfwear brand Quiksilver posted an increase in third-quarter net income on the back of rising sales in the Asia Pacific and Americas regions.
Global news roundup
20 August 2012
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.
US: Quiksilver selects Demandware's commerce platform
24 July 2012
Surf and sportswear retailer Quiksilver has selected Demandware's e-commerce platform for the rollout of its websites across ten countries.
INDIA: Supergroup teams with Reliance to enter India
16 July 2012
UK clothing company Supergroup has entered into an exclusive long-term franchise agreement with Reliance Brands to launch the Superdry brand in India.
US: Quiksilver cuts Q2 loss despite European headwinds
8 June 2012
Surf and sportswear retailer Quiksilver Inc has reported a second quarter loss of $5.1m after economic uncertainty in Europe and clearance sales and higher input costs hurt margins.
INDIA: Brooks Brothers and Reliance Brands form JV
5 June 2012
Brooks Brothers and Reliance Brands have announced the formation of a joint venture in India.
US: Quiksilver appoints Shields as CFO
30 April 2012
Surfwear brand Quiksilver has appointed Richard Shields as the group's CFO, joining the company from sunglasses and active wear brand Oakley, where he had the same role.
US: Quiksliver Q1 losses widen on sourcing costs
9 March 2012
Surfwear firm Quiksilver has seen its first-quarter losses widen after facing higher sourcing costs over the period.
CHINA: Teijin launches closed-loop uniform recycling system
31 January 2012
The Teijin Group has announced what it claims is the first programme in China for collecting and recycling used uniforms.
US: Action sports expert joins Walter Wilhelm Associates
20 January 2012
Action sports and outdoor industry expert Shaun Tomson is joining apparel consultancy firm Walter Wilhelm Associates LLC (WWA) as a senior associate.
US: Quiksilver CFO Joe Scirocco to resign
6 January 2012
Outdoor sports and surfwear company Quiksilver Inc is to part ways with chief financial officer Joe Scirocco, who is leaving "to pursue other interests."
US: Quiksilver swings to Q4 profit
16 December 2011
US surfwear brand Quiksilver swung into a fourth-quarter net profit, as full-year net losses widened.
US: Quiksilver announces two executive promotions
4 November 2011
Quiksilver has announced that Craig Stevenson will be promoted to global brand president and chief operating officer, while Rob Colby will become president of the company's America's region.
US: Quiksilver Q3 up on rising sales
2 September 2011
Surfwear brand Quiksilver reported an increase in third quarter net income on the back of rising sales around the world.
US: OBJE seeks to buy yoga wear firm
26 July 2011
Apparel maker Obscene Jeans Corp is exploring an acquisition or strategic alliance with activewear clothier We Are Yoga LLC, producer of the Wisdom & Co yoga wear line, in a move that would take it into the booming international yoga wear market.
US: Macy's fined $750,000 over children's drawstrings
12 July 2011
Department store retailer Macy's Inc has been fined $750,000 for continuing to sell children's sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets with drawstrings at the neck after a recall had been issued on the products.
INDONESIA: Quiksilver expands global sourcing capability
1 July 2011
Outdoor sports company Quiksilver has opened a new office in Jakarta as part of plans to expand its global sourcing capability in South East Asia.
US: Quiksilver Q2 profit up after mixed performance
3 June 2011
Lifestyle apparel company Quiksilver recorded a double-digit rise in second quarter profit as revenues edged up 2% amid a mixed performance in major markets.
US: Levi's taps Etheridge as head of women's design
16 March 2011
Jeans brand Levi's has tapped Laurie Etheridge as the global head of women's merchandising and design, responsible for all product categories across all regions - including the Curve ID denim line which focuses on fit rather than size.
US: Quiksilver pleased despite Q1 earnings slip
11 March 2011
Surf wear company Quiksilver has reported lower earnings and revenues for the first quarter, but expects growth for the rest of the year.
