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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 18:28:14 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 18:28:14 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The chairman and CEO of US retail giant Gap Inc says he hasn't given up on the idea of a global accord to tackle fire and building safety in Bangladesh - but that the current agreement largely backed by European brands and retailers "didn't make sense for us."http://www.just-style.com/analysis/gap-hopes-for-a-global-alliance-on-factory-safety_id117923.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incWed, 22 May 2013 18:16:00 GMTUK-based software provider DeSL is partnering with Swedish IT consultancy iStone as its Fashion PLM partner.http://www.just-style.com/news/istone-becomes-desl-fashion-plm-partner_id117920.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incWed, 22 May 2013 16:18:00 GMTMore retailers and brands have joined the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh ahead of the midnight deadline (15 May). http://www.just-style.com/news/more-retailers-race-to-join-safety-accord_id117845.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incWed, 15 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTYesterday (13 May) was a big day for the Bangladesh garment industry, with retailers finally signing an agreement to improve fire safety in the country's ready-made garment industry after two years of being caught in a stalemate. But what exactly does the new accord entail? Petah Marian takes a first look.http://www.just-style.com/comment/what-does-the-new-bangladesh-safety-accord-entail_id117835.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 14 May 2013 15:53:00 GMTTwo more European retailers have this-afternoon signed up to the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, which aims to improve safety conditions in supplier factories.http://www.just-style.com/news/benetton-and-n-brown-commit-to-safety-accord_id117837.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 14 May 2013 18:42:00 GMTApparel giant PVH Corp is to rebrand its ck Calvin Klein apparel and accessories for men and women to Calvin Klein, with the name featuring on a platinum label.http://www.just-style.com/news/pvh-to-rebrand-ck-calvin-klein-bridge-lines_id117829.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 14 May 2013 13:01:00 GMTApparel group PVH Corporation has raised its first-quarter forecasts on the back of higher-than-expected wholesale shipments and certain tax benefits.http://www.just-style.com/news/pvh-raises-first-quarter-outlook_id117703.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMTLabour rights groups and unions have stepped up their calls for urgent action to improve worker health and safety in Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry, as the death toll from the collapsed Rana Plaza factory building soars to 381.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/renewed-calls-for-better-bangladesh-worker-safety_id117674.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incMon, 29 Apr 2013 14:25:00 GMTOxford Industries has appointed Mark Maidment as CEO of its Ben Sherman brand. http://www.just-style.com/news/maidment-appointed-as-ben-sherman-ceo_id117599.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incFri, 19 Apr 2013 16:31:00 GMTEfforts by a group of US apparel brands and retailers to persuade the Peruvian government to repeal legislation that allows the use of short-term contracts in the country's garment industry have, as yet, generated no formal response, just-style has learnt.http://www.just-style.com/news/calls-for-labour-reform-a-hot-button-issue_id117534.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incMon, 15 Apr 2013 16:15:00 GMTApparel sourcing has finally reached a critical turning point. Instead of continuing to chase the lowest costs around the globe, the industry focus is now shifting to collaboration between retailers and their vendors, and the creation of an integrated value chain.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/apparel-sourcing-at-a-turning-point_id117419.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incWed, 03 Apr 2013 14:38:00 GMTWarnaco buyer PVH has expressed surprise at the lack of investment in operating platforms following its acquisition of the company. http://www.just-style.com/analysis/pvh-surprised-by-warnaco-lack-of-investment_id117432.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incWed, 03 Apr 2013 12:18:00 GMTPVH has lowered its full-year forecasts after discovering that its recent Warnaco acquisition will require more investment than it initially expected.http://www.just-style.com/news/pvh-expects-profit-to-be-hit-by-extra-warnaco-investment_id117412.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incThu, 28 Mar 2013 13:27:00 GMTApparel maker PVH plans to make between 900 and 1,000 staff redundant following its US$2.9bn acquisition of Warnaco, which was completed last month.http://www.just-style.com/news/pvh-to-cut-up-to-1000-jobs-after-warnaco-acquisition_id117297.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incMon, 18 Mar 2013 11:09:00 GMTChina's textile and apparel industry is preparing for new government demands to introduce sustainable production in the sector - warning that companies failing to comply will be closed.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/china-pushes-textile-companies-to-go-green_id117243.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 12 Mar 2013 14:04:00 GMTMalaysia's textile and clothing industry is planning to focus on three key areas - higher value fashion, dyeing and finishing, and technical textiles - to sustain strong growth and continue to compete with significantly lower-cost competition elsewhere in Asia.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/malaysia-makers-to-focus-on-quality-to-achieve-growth_id116850.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 19 Feb 2013 14:26:00 GMTLeAnn Nealz, the president and chief creative officer of Fifth & Pacific's struggling Juicy Couture brand, is to leave the company.http://www.just-style.com/news/juicy-couture-chief-creative-officer-to-leave_id116970.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incThu, 14 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMTPVH has completed its US$2.9bn acquisition of Warnaco, as well as closing new senior secured credit facilities to fund the transaction. http://www.just-style.com/news/pvh-completes-us29bn-warnaco-aqusition_id116982.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incThu, 14 Feb 2013 14:31:00 GMTUS apparel and footwear business The Jones Group has appointed former Coach executive Joseph Stafiniak to the newly-created position of senior vice president of merchandising for its Nine West brand.http://www.just-style.com/news/jones-group-adds-stafiniak-to-nine-west_id116869.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=calvin-klein-incTue, 05 Feb 2013 11:31:00 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=calvin-klein-incTue, 05 Feb 2013 14:22:00 GMT