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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:44:31 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 17:44:31 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20US retailer The Wet Seal has appointed Lesli Gilbert as EVP, stores and operations. http://www.just-style.com/news/the-wet-seal-names-gilbert-as-evp-stores-and-operations_id118112.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incTue, 11 Jun 2013 11:56:00 GMTWarmer weather and improved consumer confidence, boosted by rising stock and house prices as well as the ongoing economic recovery, helped the majority of US apparel retailers to post modest sales gains in May.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/warmer-weather-boosts-may-us-retail-sales_id118075.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 07 Jun 2013 10:30:00 GMTSpecialty clothing retailer Gap Inc posted a 7% increase in May comparable store sales after customers responded positively to summer products across its brands.http://www.just-style.com/news/may-comparable-store-sales-rise-7-for-gap_id118077.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 07 Jun 2013 11:55:00 GMTFashion retailer Gap is making new forays into Paraguay, Hungary and Mexico with its Gap and Banana Republic brands.http://www.just-style.com/news/gap-makes-forays-in-three-countries_id118040.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incTue, 04 Jun 2013 11:29:00 GMTSpecialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has seen its financial year get off to a "strong start" with profit jumping 43% thanks to sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains.http://www.just-style.com/news/gap-q1-off-to-strong-start-with-43-profit-surge_id117952.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 24 May 2013 13:27:00 GMTCrailar Technologies, developer of the Crailar Flax fibre, is the latest company to join the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), which is working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of global apparel and footwear production.http://www.just-style.com/news/crailar-technologies-joins-sustainable-apparel-coalition_id117933.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incThu, 23 May 2013 14:22:00 GMTThe 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=gap-incWed, 22 May 2013 18:16:00 GMTA group of North American retailers has gone its own way on strengthening safety efforts at Bangladesh garment factories, setting up a new initiative said to offer a long-term solution that also offers flexibility to "respond to an ever-changing environment."http://www.just-style.com/news/apparel-groups-unveil-own-bangladesh-safety-plans_id117861.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incThu, 16 May 2013 14:48:00 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=gap-incWed, 15 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTMarks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to join the new Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord, which is intended to improve safety in the country's garment factories.http://www.just-style.com/news/marks-spencer-joins-safety-accord_id117830.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incTue, 14 May 2013 13:23:00 GMTUS retailer Gap has said it will sign the new Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord, if the agreement on how disputes are resolved is modified.http://www.just-style.com/news/gap-seeks-modifications-to-safety-accord_id117828.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incTue, 14 May 2013 12:39:00 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=gap-incTue, 14 May 2013 18:42:00 GMTWedding dress retailer David's Bridal Inc has appointed Pamela Wallack, the head of Gap's Global Creative Center in New York, as its new chief executive officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/davids-bridal-taps-gaps-pamela-wallack-as-ceo_id117814.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incMon, 13 May 2013 13:06:00 GMTImproving weather in late April, combined with rising stock and housing prices, offered some encouragement to US clothing retailers as sales gained over the month.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/weather-and-economy-drive-april-us-retail-sales_id117794.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 10 May 2013 10:16:00 GMTGap Inc has said that net sales increased 7% over the first quarter, with growth driven by Gap and Old Navy. http://www.just-style.com/news/gap-sales-grew-7-during-q1_id117804.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 10 May 2013 13:23:00 GMTReports filed by companies including Gap Inc, Gymboree Corp, Nike Inc, H&M and Wal-Mart Stores to comply with a Washington State law are said to have shown "chemicals of high concern" in products made or marketed for children, research has discovered.http://www.just-style.com/news/chemicals-of-concern-found-in-childrens-products_id117777.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incWed, 08 May 2013 12:19:00 GMTDelia's, which sells clothing for teenage girls and young women, has appointed former Gap executive Tracy Gardner to the newly-created role of chief creative officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/delias-names-gardner-chief-creative-officer_id117721.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incThu, 02 May 2013 12:12:00 GMTA new study into the impact of the branded clothing sector on the European economy is calling for a shift in thinking when it comes to setting out trade policies to include the full breadth of the industry.http://www.just-style.com/news/study-urges-re-think-on-apparel-trade-policy_id117626.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incTue, 23 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMTNew research released this week has linked international fashion brands to a textile plant in West Java that is accused of dumping industrial wastewater containing a cocktail of toxic and hazardous chemicals into a local river.http://www.just-style.com/news/fashion-brands-linked-to-polluting-textile-factory_id117587.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 19 Apr 2013 11:54:00 GMTA new water discharge monitoring service has been introduced to help textile manufacturers eliminate pollution of waterways and demonstrate their environmental credentials.http://www.just-style.com/news/water-discharge-monitoring-service-launched_id117592.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=gap-incFri, 19 Apr 2013 13:21:00 GMT