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Published by Aroq Ltd.Mon, 20 May 2013 03:56:06 GMTMon, 20 May 2013 03:56:06 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=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 16 May 2013 12:18:00 GMTHow retailers deal with the omni-channel challenge varies greatly, as do opinions on how to integrate strategies for online, mobile and physical transactions.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/integrating-and-evolving-online-strategies_id117706.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipWed, 01 May 2013 17:17:00 GMTUK department store retailer John Lewis has tapped Marks & Spencer (M&S) for its head of buying for men's wear.http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-taps-ms-for-mens-wear-buyer_id117494.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 11 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMTUK department store operator John Lewis has recorded a jump in full-year profit fuelled by online growth.http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-profit-up-on-online-growth_id117193.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 07 Mar 2013 11:33:00 GMTDepartment store operator John Lewis is set to cut a number of jobs in its stores as it looks to "streamline management structures" in some of its stores. http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-may-cut-management-roles-in-restructure_id116986.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 14 Feb 2013 17:07:00 GMTJohn Lewis has appointed Mark Lewis to the newly created role of online director to grow the UK department store operator's e-commerce business. http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-appoints-online-director_id116774.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipFri, 25 Jan 2013 12:21:00 GMTDoubts have been raised over the future viability of Mothercare's UK operations after the infant goods retailer reported further sales declines in its third quarter.http://www.just-style.com/news/mothercare-q3-sales-dip-raises-analyst-doubts_id116691.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 17 Jan 2013 12:03:00 GMTDepartment store operator John Lewis has launched its first private label lifestyle collection for men, women and children.http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-launches-first-own-label-lifestyle-line_id116626.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipFri, 11 Jan 2013 14:11:00 GMTRetailer Marks & Spencer has reported worse-than-expected Christmas trading figures, with a poor performance in its general merchandise business - which includes clothing and footwear - offsetting strong demand for food. "Dismal," "disappointing,' and "lacklustre" are some of the adjectives used by retail analysts to sum up M&S's results.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/what-the-analysts-say_id116611.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 10 Jan 2013 15:03:00 GMTFrom toxic T-shirts to virtual fitting rooms, defamatory garments and compostable shoes, the clothing and textiles industry in 2012 was anything but dull.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/a-year-in-review-the-unusual-and-unpredictable_id116445.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipFri, 14 Dec 2012 15:44:00 GMTDepartment store operator John Lewis has revealed it expects to add 21 stores to its portfolio by 2020 to drive further growth.http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-outlines-expansion-strategy_id116237.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipFri, 23 Nov 2012 12:26:00 GMTMother, baby and children's goods retailer Mothercare today (22 November) said it is "on track" with its three-year turnaround plan after its half-year losses narrowed, but said it remains cautious in its outlook.http://www.just-style.com/news/mothercare-on-track-as-h1-losses-shrink_id116216.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 22 Nov 2012 12:06:00 GMTFor all of the hype around a renaissance in British clothing and textile manufacturing, John Miln, CEO of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), believes that for now at least, it's mostly just talk. He spoke to Petah Marian about the state of UK manufacturing and some of the initiatives being undertaken by the industry body to grow the sector.http://www.just-style.com/interview/john-miln-ceo-of-ukft_id115970.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipWed, 31 Oct 2012 17:05:00 GMTDepartment store and supermarket operator John Lewis Partnership Plc has seen its first-half pre-tax profits soar by nearly 60%, as revenues rose on the back of events such as the diamond jubilee and the lead-up to the London 2012 Olympics. http://www.just-style.com/news/sales-surge-lifts-john-lewis-h1-profit-by-60_id115542.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 13 Sep 2012 12:58:00 GMTJohn Lewis has teamed up with British designer Alice Temperely to launch an exclusive clothing and accessories collection.http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-unveils-alice-temperely-clothing-range_id115463.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipWed, 05 Sep 2012 11:13:00 GMTDepartment store retailer John Lewis today (3 August) described a 12.9% rise in first-half sales as "hugely encouraging". http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-h1-sales-increase-hugely-encouraging_id115145.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipFri, 03 Aug 2012 12:30:00 GMTDesigner department store chain Lane Crawford has announced two newly-created senior management appointments to drive the company's omni-channel growth strategy.http://www.just-style.com/news/lane-crawford-new-hires-to-drive-omni-channel_id115084.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipMon, 30 Jul 2012 14:42:00 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=john-lewis-partnershipThu, 31 May 2012 14:50:00 GMTDepartment store operator John Lewis has begun trialling a virtual fashion mirror at its flagship department store in London. http://www.just-style.com/news/john-lewis-trials-virtual-fashion-mirror_id114244.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipWed, 02 May 2012 14:29:00 GMTRecent talk about high street brands and retailers shifting some of their manufacturing back to the UK requires long-term collaboration with local factories. Petah Marian looks at one such partnership.http://www.just-style.com/comment/partnerships-key-to-bringing-back-uk-manufacturing_id113994.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=john-lewis-partnershipFri, 13 Apr 2012 15:14:00 GMT