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Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:57:13 GMTTue, 18 Jun 2013 23:57:13 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The owner of the iconic Hunter wellington boot brand has announced a series of appointments to its senior team, including former Burberry executive Niall Sloan as global design director. http://www.just-style.com/news/hunter-boot-adds-to-senior-management-team_id118178.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 18 Jun 2013 14:20:00 GMTMike Ullman, the man who has returned to turn around department store retailer JC Penney following the departure of Ron Johnson last month, has outlined the first of his plans to improve the ailing business.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/first-plans-emerge-from-new-jc-penney-ceo_id117882.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incFri, 17 May 2013 16:26:00 GMTApparel firm Fifth & Pacific has seen its first-quarter loss narrow, after strong sales growth at Kate Spade and Lucky offset a decline in sales at Juicy Couture.http://www.just-style.com/news/fifth-pacific-q1-losses-narrow-on-sales-growth_id117734.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incThu, 02 May 2013 15:20:00 GMTOutdoor apparel footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has appointed former Mexx executive Shawn Cox to the newly-created position of senior vice president of retail.http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-names-cox-to-lead-retail_id117694.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 30 Apr 2013 11:32:00 GMTChildren's wear retailer The Children's Place has appointed its chief financial officer Michael Scarpa to the additional post of chief operating officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/childrens-place-cfo-scarpa-adds-coo-title_id117649.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:42:00 GMTVirtual fitting room provider Fits.me has received around GBP5m (US$7.6m) in funding from new and existing investors, which it will use to support its expansion.http://www.just-style.com/news/virtual-fitting-room-provider-adds-gbp5m-in-funding_id117619.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 23 Apr 2013 11:33:00 GMTThe Guatemalan government has agreed to enforce its labour laws - finally resolving a complaint filed in 2008 by the US government under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).http://www.just-style.com/news/agrees-enforced-labour-laws-under-dr-cafta_id117508.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incFri, 12 Apr 2013 11:20:00 GMTRon Johnson, the man hired just 18 months ago to transform US retailer JC Penney, has been unceremoniously ousted after his radical revamp plans failed to gain traction.http://www.just-style.com/comment/jc-penney-turns-around-its-turnaround-plan_id117482.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 09 Apr 2013 17:28:00 GMTSince Ron Johnson was appointed chief executive officer of department store retailer JC Penney just 18 months ago, the company has suffered a string of losses and has been forced to make a number of U-turns as it tried to make headway on its turnaround plans.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/spotlight-onron-johnsons-tenure-at-jc-penney_id117483.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 09 Apr 2013 17:36:00 GMTUS women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has appointed Erin Stern as its executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of the Maurices brand.http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-names-stern-chief-merchandising-officer-of-maurices_id117386.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 26 Mar 2013 10:55:00 GMTLuxury fashion brand Aquascutum has appointed former Juicy Couture finance director Mark Taylor as the new chief operating officer of its UK business.http://www.just-style.com/news/aquascutum-hires-former-juicy-couture-executive_id117209.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incFri, 08 Mar 2013 12:12:00 GMTUS value apparel retailer Body Central has announced a series of executive appointments across its merchandising and e-commerce departments.http://www.just-style.com/news/body-central-reshuffles-merchandising-team_id117089.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 26 Feb 2013 12:55:00 GMTFifth & Pacific has no plans to take the struggling Juicy Couture brand downmarket as part of efforts to turnaround the business, and instead says it will focus on its own stores and productivity.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/fifth-pacific-shifts-juicy-couture-fashion-focus_id117079.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incMon, 25 Feb 2013 16:05:00 GMTUS department-store retailer JC Penney Company is hoping to ramp up its fashion credentials with a number of new designer collaborations being launched this spring.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-rolling-out-new-designer-collaborations_id117066.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incFri, 22 Feb 2013 15:51:00 GMTUS apparel firm Fifth & Pacific has seen its fourth-quarter net profit plummet on the back of declining sales at its struggling Juicy Couture brand and costs related to discontinued operations.http://www.just-style.com/news/fifth-pacific-q4-profit-plummets-on-juicy-brand_id117046.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incThu, 21 Feb 2013 14:24:00 GMTBangladeshi garment maker Fakir Fashion has deployed the SewEasy system to help improve efficiency and productivity.http://www.just-style.com/news/fakir-fashion-deploys-seweasy_id117021.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incTue, 19 Feb 2013 13:47:00 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=liz-claiborne-incThu, 14 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMTApparel firm Fifth & Pacific has moved its distribution operations to a company-owned facility in Ohio after its agreement with global sourcing giant Li & Fung expired last month.http://www.just-style.com/news/fifth-pacific-ends-distribution-deal-with-li-fung_id116937.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incMon, 11 Feb 2013 11:48:00 GMTWomen's wear retailer Cache has appointed Jay Margolis as its chairman and chief executive officer, replacing Thomas Reinckens who has stepped down.http://www.just-style.com/news/cache-names-margolis-ceo-as-reinckens-resigns_id116895.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incWed, 06 Feb 2013 13:03:00 GMTApparel firm Fifth & Pacific has remained coy on speculation it is looking to sell its struggling Juicy Couture brand.http://www.just-style.com/news/fifth-pacific-coy-on-juicy-couture-sale_id116857.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=liz-claiborne-incMon, 04 Feb 2013 11:28:00 GMT