http://www.just-style.com/companies/bhs-ltd_id145Latest Bhs Ltd industry news - from just-style.com© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 22 May 2013 20:03:05 GMTWed, 22 May 2013 20:03:05 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Fashion 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=bhs-ltdTue, 05 Mar 2013 11:57:00 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=bhs-ltdWed, 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=bhs-ltdMon, 18 Feb 2013 15:22:00 GMTGieves & Hawkes has revealed a series of management appointments in a bid to drive growth at the London-based tailor.http://www.just-style.com/news/gieves-hawkes-shuffles-management_id116880.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdTue, 05 Feb 2013 14:22:00 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=bhs-ltdMon, 19 Nov 2012 09:07:00 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=bhs-ltdMon, 15 Oct 2012 13:58:00 GMTTop stories on just-style this week include the Olympic Games failing to boost August retail sales in the UK, a look at just-style's latest management briefing on RFID technology and H&M calls for higher wages for garment workers in Bangladesh.http://www.just-style.com/news/top-stories-on-just-style-this-week_id115485.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdFri, 07 Sep 2012 10:47:00 GMTThe Timex Group, one of Sri Lanka's leading export apparel manufacturers, has launched one of its own brand labels in the UK through high street department store chain BHS.http://www.just-style.com/news/supplier-timex-launches-dress-label-in-the-uk_id115465.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdWed, 05 Sep 2012 13:16:00 GMTUK fashion retailer Arcadia Group, operator of the Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins stores, has named Richard Price, Marks & Spencer's trading director for men's wear, as managing director of its BHS chain.http://www.just-style.com/news/bhs-taps-ms-trading-director-as-md_id114729.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdFri, 22 Jun 2012 14:57:00 GMTAs consumer confidence remains stagnant, retailers have embraced the upcoming Jubilee celebrations and Olympics in the hope that the celebratory spirit will loosen consumers' wallets. Will the Jubilee weekend and Olympics provide consumers with a reason to spend? Katie Smith reports.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/will-retailers-reap-the-benefits-of-the-jubilee_id114546.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdThu, 31 May 2012 14:50:00 GMTClothing retailers in Europe, Australia and Canada have been accused of selling knitwear made in "prison-like conditions" by workers in Bangladesh who are paid as little as $0.16 an hour, a report claims.http://www.just-style.com/news/european-retailers-in-sweatshop-claims_id113775.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdThu, 15 Mar 2012 16:04:00 GMTRising costs and pressure on margins will force women's wear retailers to rethink their pricing and sourcing strategies this year, according to new research, with British manufacturing poised to make a comeback.http://www.just-style.com/news/womens-wear-retailers-urged-to-rethink-sourcing-strategies_id113772.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdThu, 15 Mar 2012 13:19:00 GMTUncertainty is perhaps the biggest challenge facing the apparel industry in 2012. The economic situation in Europe and the US, swings in commodity prices, labour shortages and rising costs, especially in China, all add up to a worrying year.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-challenges-in-2012_id113370.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:52:00 GMTArcadia has revealed plans to close some 250 stores over the next few years as their leases expire.http://www.just-style.com/news/arcadia-group-plans-250-store-closures-as-profit-drops_id112843.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdThu, 24 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMTFashion chain retailer Ethel Austin, formerly part of the Life and Style group, has been saved from closure after being rescued from administration by businesswoman Sue Townsend, in a move that also saves 470 jobs.http://www.just-style.com/news/500-jobs-saved-as-ethel-austin-is-sold_id111940.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdFri, 19 Aug 2011 10:50:00 GMTFaced with constant pressure to expand their businesses, fashion brands and retailers have a number of choices: they can add new merchandise lines, target customers at new price points or in new geographical markets, or attempt all three. But what is the best strategy? A new report from just-style offers advice to apparel brand managers wanting to breath new life into existing portfolios.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/which-strategies-work-best_id111587.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdThu, 21 Jul 2011 15:15:00 GMTDespite the effect of spiralling input costs on the global supply chain, high street retailers are still managing to produce school essentials at low prices. This week the UK's largest retailer, Tesco, launched its cheapest range of schoolwear "ever", and just-style takes a look at how far its rivals are managing to push down uniform prices.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/five-bargain-school-uniform-offerings-to-rival-tesco_id111416.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdFri, 24 Jun 2011 11:37:00 GMTExperts in fashion sizing believe that providing the right fit is growing in importance, as consumers demand more for their money. http://www.just-style.com/analysis/sizing-workshop-measures-up-consumer-needs_id111375.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdFri, 17 Jun 2011 16:29:00 GMTProtests over UK government cuts were reported at a number of fashion retailers in London during the weekend. http://www.just-style.com/news/protesters-target-retailers-in-london_id110693.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdTue, 29 Mar 2011 10:55:00 GMTMarks and Spencer's joint venture with Reliance Retail has made two appointments to its executive team in India.http://www.just-style.com/news/ms-appoints-two-to-executive-team_id110363.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bhs-ltdMon, 21 Feb 2011 15:08:00 GMT