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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.
INDIA: Reliance Brands inks Steven Madden license
2 March 2011
Reliance Brands Ltd has inked an exclusive long-term license agreement with US retailer Steven Madden Ltd to bring its footwear and accessories to India.
HONG KONG: Prime Source Forum to shed new light on sourcing
14 February 2011
Senior executives from across the global apparel industry supply chain will be heading to Hong Kong at the end of next month for the annual Prime Source Forum, which this year aims to help companies tackle the big issues taking pole position as the economic recovery builds up speed.
Ten retail technology highlights from NRF
13 January 2011
The retail industry's NRF 'BIG Show,' which took place in New York this week, is an annual opportunity for retailers to tap into the latest technologies for improving everything from customer analysis to mobile commerce.
INDIA: Reliance Brands links with Quiksilver in South Asia
11 January 2011
Reliance Brands Ltd is to launch the Quiksilver and Roxy surfwear labels in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh after inking a long-term license deal with outdoor sports lifestyle firm Quiksilver Holding.
US: Quiksilver loss widens in Q4
17 December 2010
Surfwear company Quiksilver saw its net loss for the fourth quarter widen to US$22m, from $1.8m in the same period last year, on the back of lower sales.
The week ahead on just-style...
13 December 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.
US: Quiksilver stays silent on takeover rumours
10 December 2010
US surfwear company Quiksilver has refused to comment on reports it could be the subject of a takeover bid.
US: Quiksilver Q4 sales seen down on last year
29 November 2010
Even though outdoor sportswear firm Quiksilver believes its fourth quarter sales have fallen by up to 9% on the same period last year, it says this result is better than expected.
US: Quiksilver Q3 earnings beat expectations
3 September 2010
Action sports and surfwear maker Quiksilver Inc has beaten expectations for its third-quarter earnings after careful control of costs helped offset lower sales.
US: Quiksilver exchanges debt for shares
10 August 2010
Apparel company Quiksilver has moved to de-leverage its balance sheet by exchanging US$140m of its debt for a stake in the business.
US: Quiksilver Q2 profit more than triples
4 June 2010
Action sports and surfwear maker Quiksilver Inc has more than tripled its second quarter profit, helped by higher margins and growth in its Asia/Pacific business.
AUSTRALIA: David Jones agrees deal to sell surfwear brands
28 April 2010
Australian department store David Jones Limited (DJS) has entered into a deal to sell surf brands Quiksilver and Roxy in its shops.
US: Mettler joins Quiksilver board
19 April 2010
Surfwear firm Quiksilver has announced that long-time retailing and apparel industry veteran Robert L Mettler has been appointed to the company's board, effective immediately.
US: Quiksilver posts Q1 loss
12 March 2010
Surf wear firm Quiksilver has posted a first quarter loss, but said US retail trends were showing signs of recovery.
US: Quiksilver claims victory in Roxy case
23 February 2010
Surfwear company Quiksilver is claiming victory in the latest round of its long-running legal battle with women’s apparel maker Kymsta.
HONG KONG: Hembly renames as ‘New Environmental Energy’
8 January 2010
Apparel sourcing giant Hembly International Holdings Limited is changing its name to New Environmental Energy Holdings Limited to reflect its diversification into waste treatment and renewable energy and services.
US: Quiksilver FY loss widens after “challenging” Q4
18 December 2009
Surf-led apparel company Quiksilver saw its full-year net loss increase 11.8% to US$73.2m, thanks to charges and a “challenging” fourth quarter.
US: Quiksilver cuts 200 more Americas jobs
9 November 2009
US surfwear company Quiksilver has cut 125 positions in its Quiksilver Americas division, with 75 positions to remain vacant, as part of expense reductions.
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