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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 02:22:01 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 02:22:01 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20A total of 33 companies have signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory building last month, which killed more than 1,000 people.http://www.just-style.com/news/who-has-signed-the-bangladesh-safety-accord_id117856.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupThu, 16 May 2013 12:18:00 GMTFollowing last month's overview of apparel in Asia Pacific, Euromonitor International assesses the prospects and pitfalls in the next goldmine of opportunity: Latin America.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/latin-america-increasingly-important-for-apparel_id117679.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:20:00 GMTFashion retail group Arcadia is reportedly planning to open its first Topshop stores in Germany. http://www.just-style.com/news/topshop-to-enter-germany_id117159.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupTue, 05 Mar 2013 11:57:00 GMTHighlights from just-style's research store this week include a look at China's textile industry, a SWOT analysis on Reebok, and a report on the top 450 global yarn suppliers.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id117142.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 04 Mar 2013 10:38:00 GMTBurma's garment industry has huge potential to contribute to national economic growth, both as a foreign exchange earner and a massive job provider. However, in order to achieve its full potential, the sector needs to overcome a range of obstacles, outlined here by Jozef De Coster.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/obstacles-facing-burmas-textile-and-clothing-sector_id117096.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupWed, 27 Feb 2013 10:25:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week include company briefings on Arcadia, H&M and Next, a look at the trends in world textile and clothing trade, and global and regional trends in mill fibre consumption and man-made fibre production.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id117010.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 18 Feb 2013 15:22:00 GMTClothing and accessories retailer Fat Face has appointed former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose as its new chairman, replacing Alan Giles.http://www.just-style.com/news/sir-stuart-rose-to-join-fat-face-as-chairman_id116856.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 04 Feb 2013 10:40:00 GMTArcadia Group is set to enter China with its first Topshop store in Hong Kong, opening in May next year. http://www.just-style.com/news/topshop-plans-first-hong-kong-store_id116446.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupFri, 14 Dec 2012 09:25:00 GMTArcadia owner Sir Philip Green has sold a 25% stake in his Topshop and Topman brands to private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in a deal that values the two brands at GBP2bn.http://www.just-style.com/news/topshop-boss-sells-25-stake-to-j-crew-backer_id116345.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupThu, 06 Dec 2012 09:32:00 GMTSir Philip Green is allegedly in talks to sell a stake of up to 25% in the Topman and Topshop chains to the private equity owners of US retailer J Crew.http://www.just-style.com/news/sir-philip-green-set-to-sell-topshop-stake_id116330.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupWed, 05 Dec 2012 11:58:00 GMTFashion retail group Arcadia overcame "very challenging conditions" in the UK and around the world to deliver full-year, pre-tax profits before exceptional items up 25% on last year.http://www.just-style.com/news/arcadia-fy-profits-up-25-despite-flat-sales_id116211.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupWed, 21 Nov 2012 15:27:00 GMTSri Lankan clothing producer Timex is expanding its own brands in Asia and Europe as part of plans to move into higher margin areas to offset rising costs in its domestic manufacturing operations.http://www.just-style.com/interview/manufacturer-timex-expands-own-brand-apparel_id116164.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 19 Nov 2012 09:07:00 GMTMen's fashion retailer Topman, which is part of the UK's Arcadia retail group, has launched an exclusive knitwear collection designed by James Long.http://www.just-style.com/news/topman-launches-james-long-knitwear-collection_id116053.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupThu, 08 Nov 2012 10:23:00 GMTThree organisations are calling on UK fashion businesses to ensure that workers at overseas supplier companies are given a living wage to match their UK counterparts.http://www.just-style.com/news/overseas-workers-need-living-wage-firms-told_id116040.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupTue, 06 Nov 2012 15:06:00 GMTUK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has promoted lingerie and beauty head Frances Russell as its new director of womenswear as it realigns responsibilities within its general merchandise management team under executive director John Dixon.http://www.just-style.com/news/ms-promotes-russell-as-womenswear-director_id116025.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 05 Nov 2012 17:40:00 GMTArcadia owner Sir Philip Green is reportedly ramping up the retailer's use of British manufacturers. http://www.just-style.com/news/arcadia-ramps-up-use-of-british-manufacturers_id115815.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 15 Oct 2012 13:58:00 GMTFeatured reports from just-style's research store this week include a report on the prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Malaysia, a look at new technologies and techniques for garment decoration and a SWOT analysis of Arcadia Group.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id115809.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupMon, 15 Oct 2012 10:21:00 GMTA recent focus by retailers on growing their footprints through e-commerce and new stores has come at the expense of product, J Crew CEO Mickey Drexler and Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip Green said last night (21 September) at the World Retail Congress.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/retailers-need-to-focus-on-product_id115618.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupFri, 21 Sep 2012 11:02:00 GMTFast Retailing plans to enter Australia through its Uniqlo brand by the end of August next year. http://www.just-style.com/news/fast-retailing-to-open-first-uniqlo-store-in-2013_id115590.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupTue, 18 Sep 2012 14:40:00 GMTUK fashion retailer Topshop is teaming up with Facebook so that customers can view, customise and order selected looks from its spring/summer catwalk shows three months ahead of standard industry lead times.http://www.just-style.com/news/topshop-to-offer-fast-fashion-catwalk-customisation_id115547.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=arcadia-groupThu, 13 Sep 2012 14:55:00 GMT