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Gap hopes for a global alliance on factory safety
22 May 2013
The 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."
BANGLADESH: More retailers race to join safety accord
15 May 2013
More retailers and brands have joined the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh ahead of the midnight deadline (15 May).
What does the new Bangladesh safety accord entail?
14 May 2013
Yesterday (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.
BANGLADESH: Benetton and N Brown commit to safety accord
14 May 2013
Two 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.
US: PVH to rebrand ck Calvin Klein bridge lines
14 May 2013
Apparel giant PVH Corp is to rebrand its ck Calvin Klein apparel and accessories for men and women to Calvin Klein, with the name featuring on a platinum label.
CANADA: Tommy Hilfiger in women's wear deal with Hudson's Bay
3 May 2013
PVH has entered a distribution partnership with department store operator Hudson's Bay to sell its Tommy Hilfiger women's wear line in its stores.
US: Nike promotes Spillane to head China operations
2 May 2013
Oregon-based sportswear giant Nike has promoted Michael Spillane to the position of vice president and general manager of Greater China.
US: PVH raises first-quarter outlook
30 April 2013
Apparel group PVH Corporation has raised its first-quarter forecasts on the back of higher-than-expected wholesale shipments and certain tax benefits.
US: Columbia Sportswear names Cox to lead retail
30 April 2013
Outdoor apparel footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has appointed former Mexx executive Shawn Cox to the newly-created position of senior vice president of retail.
UPDATE: Renewed calls for better Bangladesh worker safety
29 April 2013
Labour rights groups and unions have stepped up their calls for urgent action to improve worker health and safety in Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry, as the death toll from the collapsed Rana Plaza factory building soars to 381.
US: Tommy Hilfiger appoints European COO
24 April 2013
The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is owned by US apparel company PVH Corp, has promoted Gernot Lenz to the newly-created role of chief operations officer for Europe.
US: Landgrebe to lead Bebe Stores 2b division
18 April 2013
US women's wear retailer Bebe Stores has appointed Michelle Landgrebe as executive vice president and general merchandising manager of its 2b outlet division.
PERU: Calls for labour reform a "hot-button" issue
15 April 2013
Efforts by a group of US apparel brands and retailers to persuade the Peruvian government to repeal legislation that allows the use of short-term contracts in the country's garment industry have, as yet, generated no formal response, just-style has learnt.
PSF 2013: Apparel sourcing at a turning point
3 April 2013
Apparel sourcing has finally reached a critical turning point. Instead of continuing to chase the lowest costs around the globe, the industry focus is now shifting to collaboration between retailers and their vendors, and the creation of an integrated value chain.
US: PVH expects profit to be hit by extra Warnaco investment
28 March 2013
PVH has lowered its full-year forecasts after discovering that its recent Warnaco acquisition will require more investment than it initially expected.
Philippines garment exporters seeking SAVE Act
27 March 2013
America's Save Our Industries Act, also known as the SAVE Act, which would give a range of Philippines-made apparel duty-free access to the US, looks increasingly likely to be implemented. And the Filipino clothing and textile sector is happy.
US: Sean John hires two executives
5 March 2013
Sportswear company Sean John has hired two executives as part of ongoing efforts to improve its marketing and in-store presence.
just-style's research roundup
11 February 2013
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at specialist apparel retailers in China and Poland, a report on the Tommy Hilfiger Group, and a global market review of performance outdoor apparel.
Comment: The BFBSA can make a mark on factory safety
4 February 2013
Has the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement (BFBSA) campaign struggled to make a mark? In his most recent Flanarant column, which was published on just-style on Friday (1 February), Mike Flanagan suggests that is the case. Campaigners, however, have hit back to say he misrepresented the Agreement on several key points. We publish their comments below.
BANGLADESH: Buyers urged to commit to worker safety
28 January 2013
Labour rights groups have stepped up their calls for retailers and brands buying apparel from Bangladesh to take steps to ensure the safety of workers making their clothes.
just-style's most read stories this week...
25 January 2013
The 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.
G-III Apparel eyes further acquisition opportunities
24 January 2013
Women's wear maker G-III Apparel has revealed it is looking for further acquisitions to bolster its business after it bought men's luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin in August.
PVH Corp outlines growth opportunities
22 January 2013
Apparel company PVH Corp has outlined further growth opportunities for its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein apparel businesses following its acquisition of The Warnaco Group last year.
BANGLADESH: EU calls for better factory health and safety
21 January 2013
The European Parliament has asked Bangladeshi authorities to put in place health and safety measures to prevent a recurrence of the clothing factory fire last year that saw more than 111 people lose their lives.
UK: Activists call for compensation for Bangladesh fire victims
19 December 2012
Activists are to stage candlelight vigils at Edinburgh Woollen Mill stores across the UK this week, urging the retailer to pay compensation to the victims and families of those killed and injured in the recent factory fire in Bangladesh.
2012: A year in review - Manufacturing winners and losers
14 December 2012
Weak consumer spending, difficulties in securing credit, competition from China and the Far East resulted in factory closures and subsequent layoffs in 2012. But ramping up labour and sustainability standards, eco-friendly production technologies, cost cutting and efficiency improvements saved others from significant losses.
Viewpoint: Lessons must be learned from Bangladesh inferno
1 December 2012
Since when did garment making become a matter of life and death? And why, despite the huge amounts of time, effort and resources that have gone into corporate social responsibility, factory inspections and audits, do poorly paid workers continue to toil in dangerous conditions supplying clothing to Western brands and retailers?
In the money: PVH backs Warnaco turnaround strategy
29 November 2012
The CEO of apparel giant PVH has backed Warnaco's plans to turn around the Calvin Klein Jeans and underwear businesses, a company it is set to take over next year in a deal worth US$2.9bn.
US: PVH Q3 profit up on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger
28 November 2012
PVH saw third quarter net income rise as sales of its Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands compensated for a decline in demand for its heritage brands.
Viewpoint: Bangladesh factory fire highlights need for change
26 November 2012
It is almost two years to the day since 29 people perished in a fire at a garment factory in Bangladesh - and it would appear that little has been done in the intervening period to tackle the industry's safety issues.
