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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:10 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 00:31:10 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=tesco-plcWed, 22 May 2013 18:16:00 GMTSupermarket retailer Tesco is to expand its F&F clothing brand into new markets across the Middle East and Central Asia, with plans to open more than 50 franchise stores over the next five years.http://www.just-style.com/news/tesco-plots-overseas-expansion-for-ff_id117886.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcMon, 20 May 2013 12:21:00 GMTThe most-read stories on just-style this week include a rush by apparel brands and retailers to sign the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a report on what the agreement entails, and plans by M&S to shake up its supplier base.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id117872.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcFri, 17 May 2013 11:53:00 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=tesco-plcThu, 16 May 2013 14:48:00 GMTA 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=tesco-plcThu, 16 May 2013 12:18:00 GMTThere is no doubt that something needed to be done to improve safety standards at factories in Bangladesh making clothes for western brands and retailers. But the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety - details of which were reported on just-style yesterday - seems to raise nearly as many questions as it answers.http://www.just-style.com/comment/bangladesh-safety-accord-still-raises-many-questions_id117852.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcWed, 15 May 2013 19:03:00 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=tesco-plcWed, 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=tesco-plcTue, 14 May 2013 15:53:00 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=tesco-plcTue, 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=tesco-plcTue, 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=tesco-plcTue, 14 May 2013 18:42:00 GMTFashion firms H&M, Primark, C&A and Inditex (operator of the Zara stores) have joined the Fire and Building Safety Agreement, which is intended to improve safety in Bangladeshi garment factories.http://www.just-style.com/news/retailers-rush-to-join-fire-and-building-safety-accord_id117817.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcMon, 13 May 2013 17:31:00 GMTUK supermarket retailer Sainsbury's has reported higher annual profits after "outperforming" its rivals, and said its non-food offer - which includes clothing - "goes from strength to strength."http://www.just-style.com/news/sainsburys-fy-clothing-sales-grow-faster-than-food_id117773.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcWed, 08 May 2013 10:12:00 GMTRepresentatives from more than 40 apparel brands and retailers have called for a credible action plan to address workplace safety in the Bangladesh clothing sector as the death toll from last week's Rana Plaza building collapse climbs to 386.http://www.just-style.com/news/buyers-call-for-action-on-factory-safety_id117702.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMTClothing has provided a silver lining to Tesco's full year results, contributing like-for-like growth as the supermarket operator recorded its first drop in annual profits for almost two decades.http://www.just-style.com/news/tesco-reports-fy-clothing-sales-growth_id117554.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcWed, 17 Apr 2013 10:59:00 GMTVietnam's leading textile and garment manufacturer, Thanh Cong textile Garment Investment Trading JSC (TCM), has begun construction of new knitting plant in a bid to supply material for its own production.http://www.just-style.com/news/tcm-builds-16m-knitting-plant_id117277.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcFri, 15 Mar 2013 11:15:00 GMTDespite the importance of the online channel and mobile technology to the growth of the UK retail sector, old-fashioned values like trust and a physical store presence will continue to play a key role in its future growth, leading executives say.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/change-is-a-constant-in-new-retail-landscape_id117270.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcThu, 14 Mar 2013 12:12:00 GMTUK retail giant Tesco has revealed plans to reshuffle its distribution network, putting up to 2,000 jobs at risk.http://www.just-style.com/news/jobs-at-risk-in-tesco-distribution-reshuffle_id117086.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcTue, 26 Feb 2013 12:13:00 GMTUK fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has appointed John Browett as its new group chief executive officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/browett-to-take-helm-at-monsoon_id116994.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcFri, 15 Feb 2013 12:03:00 GMTThe following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy. http://www.just-style.com/news/global-news-roundup_id116785.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=tesco-plcFri, 01 Feb 2013 11:36:00 GMT