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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sun, 19 May 2013 21:27:58 GMTSun, 19 May 2013 21:27:58 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Uniqlo saw sales in its Japanese stores fall during April, as unseasonably cool weather impacted sales. http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-same-store-sales-fell-in-april_id117727.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloThu, 02 May 2013 13:41:00 GMTDespite the global recession, e-commerce continues to buoy the bottom line for successful retailers.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/online-shopping-platforms_id117708.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloWed, 01 May 2013 17:43:00 GMTHong Kong listed Luen Thai Holdings, one of the world's leading apparel manufacturing and supply chain services providers, has completed its US$55m acquisition of Singapore-based Ocean Sky Group.http://www.just-style.com/news/luen-thai-completes-55m-ocean-sky-buy_id117700.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloTue, 30 Apr 2013 14:32:00 GMTFast Retailing, the owner of Japanese casual clothing brand Uniqlo, has lifted its profit and sales forecasts for the current financial year after reporting double-digit gains in the first half.http://www.just-style.com/news/fast-retailing-raises-forecasts-on-h1-growth_id117497.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloThu, 11 Apr 2013 12:48:00 GMTFast Retailing has attributed sales gains in its Japanese Uniqlo stores during March to consistently warm weather. http://www.just-style.com/news/march-uniqlo-sales-up-on-good-weather_id117434.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloWed, 03 Apr 2013 10:49:00 GMTApparel sales in the Asia Pacific region are continuing on a golden growth trajectory despite a slowdown in China. Domestic brands are continuing to hold their own, and foreign brands intent on making further inroads are increasingly focusing on lower-tier cities for growth.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/apparel-sales-in-asia-pacific_id117368.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloWed, 27 Mar 2013 11:31:00 GMTJapanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo has recalled 700 children's pyjamas, which were made in China, because they do not meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear and pose a risk of burn injuries.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-recalls-pyjamas-on-potential-burn-risk_id117287.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloFri, 15 Mar 2013 13:58:00 GMTCasual clothing retailer Uniqlo has booked a 9.6% increase in Japanese same-store sales in February, driven by strong sales of winter apparel.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-same-store-sales-rise-96-in-february_id117144.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 04 Mar 2013 11:19:00 GMTSpecialty clothing retailer Gap Inc has remained coy on reports Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing has expressed interest in buying the company.http://www.just-style.com/news/gap-coy-on-fast-retailing-takeover-talk_id117011.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 18 Feb 2013 14:52:00 GMTJapanese casual clothing brand Uniqlo has revealed plans to open its first store in Indonesia this year.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-plans-first-store_id116962.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloWed, 13 Feb 2013 12:42:00 GMTGenerally, 2013 is seen as being another challenging year for the apparel industry - although there is cautious optimism for an improved business environment. Issues such as compliance, sustainability and product safety are likely to come to the fore, and keep a close eye on trade talks to expand duty-free opportunities such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/other-issues-to-watch_id116831.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:56:00 GMTOpportunities the apparel industry should focus on this year include developing strategic relationships to improve flexibility across the supply chain; a focus on adding value through design, innovation and branding to protect margins; and the use of technology to integrate the multichannel experience.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-opportunities_id116819.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:46:00 GMTWhat should apparel firms have learnt from the upheaval of the past couple of years - and what should they be doing now if they want to remain competitive into the future? They need to remain nimble enough to respond to changing buying patterns, develop strong partnerships across the supply chain, and focus on a sourcing portfolio that balances costs and risks.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/lessons-that-should-have-been-learnt_id116824.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMTUncertainty is perhaps the biggest challenge facing the apparel industry in 2013. The economic situation in Europe and the US, a combination of rising production costs and flat prices, the pressure to improve working conditions, a lack of new production centres and low volume growth in fashion all add up to a worrying year.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/apparel-industry-challenges_id116806.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:30:00 GMTCasual clothing brand Uniqlo has posted a 5.5% decline in Japanese same-store sales during January.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-january-same-store-sales-decline-55_id116865.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 04 Feb 2013 15:30:00 GMTJapanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo has teamed up with British textile designer Celia Birtwell to create a capsule clothing and accessories collection.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-to-launch-celia-birtwell-collection_id116848.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloFri, 01 Feb 2013 12:55:00 GMTThe most read stories on just-style this week include Limited Brands making its toxic-free fashion pledge, the European Parliament calling for better factory health and safety measures in Bangladesh, and Uniqlo strengthening its US team with the appointment of a COO.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id116777.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloFri, 25 Jan 2013 14:02:00 GMTJapanese retailer Fast Retailing has remained coy on reports its casual clothing brand Uniqlo is looking to list its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the first time this year.http://www.just-style.com/news/fast-retailing-coy-on-hong-kong-listing_id116751.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloThu, 24 Jan 2013 11:03:00 GMTApparel company Limited Brands, owner of lingerie brands Victoria's Secret and La Senza, has become the 14th major business to pledge to eliminate all releases of hazardous chemicals throughout its supply chain and across all products by 2020.http://www.just-style.com/news/limited-brands-makes-toxic-free-fashion-pledge_id116732.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloTue, 22 Jan 2013 13:09:00 GMTJapanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo has appointed former Forever 21 executive vice president Lawrence Meyer as chief operating officer of its US division.http://www.just-style.com/news/uniqlo-strengthens-us-team-with-coo-appointment_id116719.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=uniqloMon, 21 Jan 2013 12:36:00 GMT