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US: Kurt Salmon names Bogan retail products partner
5 June 2013
Michelle Bogan has rejoined management consulting firm Kurt Salmon as a partner in its retail and consumer products group.
Comment: What's the best way to raise standards in Bangladesh?
30 May 2013
Three strategies have emerged among clothing brands and retailers trying to decide what steps to take to raise standards in factories in Bangladesh. But David Birnbaum believes the approach in which customers provide funds to upgrade factory structures is the worst option of all.
US: David's Bridal taps Gap's Pamela Wallack as CEO
13 May 2013
Wedding dress retailer David's Bridal Inc has appointed Pamela Wallack, the head of Gap's Global Creative Center in New York, as its new chief executive officer.
UK: French Connection names Castleton finance director
8 May 2013
UK fashion retailer French Connection has today (8 May) appointed Adam Castleton as its new group finance director.
BANGLADESH: European retailers agree Tazreen fire compensation
16 April 2013
European retailers C&A, Kik and El Corte Ingles will contribute to a compensation plan for the victims of the Tazreen Fashions fire in Bangladesh in November last year.
US: Quiksilver makes senior management appointments
5 March 2013
US surf wear brand Quiksilver has announced a series of senior management changes as part of efforts to turnaround the business, following the appointment of a new president and CEO in January.
US: Quiksilver names Mooney as president and CEO
3 January 2013
US surfwear brand Quiksilver has named Andy Mooney as president and CEO, succeeding co-founder Bob McKnight, who has been named executive chairman.
CHINA: Apparel brands accused of environmental “blind spot”
18 October 2012
The production of sustainable apparel in China has a “blind spot” that wastes large amounts of energy and water, and causes pollution problems, says a new report.
US: Express promotes Kornberg to president
16 October 2012
US clothing retailer Express has promoted David Kornberg to the position of president, with responsibility for both men's and women's merchandising and design.
US: Toxic chemicals found in kids' boots and raincoats
30 August 2012
Back-to-school items including children's rainboots and raincoats have been found to contain high levels of phthalates - chemicals that are banned for use in toys in the US because of adverse health effects - according to a new report.
LUXEMBOURG: Fila inks licensing deal with MAG Brands
26 March 2012
Fila Luxembourg has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with US-based manufacturer of sportswear, outerwear and swimwear MAG Brands in the country.
US: JC Penney taps Beja Miller for store centre strategy
5 March 2012
US department-store operator JC Penney has appointed Laurie Beja Miller as executive vice president of The Square, the new core of its revamped stores that will be a centre for entertainment and various attractions.
US: JC Penney appoints Blum as chief technology officer
18 January 2012
JC Penney has appointed Kristen Blum as executive vice president and chief technology officer.
US: John Bryson sworn in as secretary of commerce
25 October 2011
The US Senate has named John Bryson as the next Secretary of Commerce, replacing Gary Locke who now serves as the US ambassador to China.
Chinese makers focus on markets closer to home
24 October 2011
China's perpetually rising costs and currency have, of late, been undermining the country's export industry. But they have also encouraged Chinese clothing retail entrepreneurs to focus on their domestic market - most notably its demographic of Internet-savvy, younger generation consumers.
SWEDEN: H&M ranked world's top user of organic cotton
7 September 2011
Swedish fashion retailer H&M was ranked as the world's number one user of organic cotton last year - taking it closer to its goal of only using cotton from more sustainable sources by 2020.
WORLD: Organic cotton market jumps 20% in 2010
6 September 2011
Neither the recession nor unstable economies have put a damper on the fast-growing organic textiles industry, according to a new report, which shows the sector grew by 20% to an estimated $5.61bn in 2010.
CHINA: Greenbox teams with Disney on children's wear
30 August 2011
Chinese retailer Greenbox is to integrate Disney's most popular brands, including Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh, into its children's clothing lines as part of a deal inked by the two companies.
CANADA: Trimera names Zuber as head of intimates
12 May 2011
Sportswear maker Trimera Group has named Rebecca Zuber, the former chief marketing officer at Tefron, as president of its recently-launched intimates division.
US: Nike names Levi's exec Calhoun as Hurley CEO
14 April 2011
Sporting goods giant Nike Inc has tapped former Levi Strauss executive Jim Calhoun as the new VP and CEO of its Hurley action sports apparel brand.
just-style’s research roundup
11 April 2011
Emerging children's wear markets are among the latest research in the just-style store, with future problems, innovations and potential growth areas all discussed.
US: Delia's adds to board of directors
28 March 2011
Teen apparel retailer Delia's has appointed Michael Zimmerman and Mario Ciampi to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Speaking with style: Anthony Corsano, CEO, Anvil Knitwear
29 October 2010
Anvil Knitwear is ahead of some of the world's biggest clothing brands when it comes to sustainability. Here, CEO Anthony Corsano talks to just-style about the business case for social and environmental responsibility, and explains why it is a defining feature of the future of the apparel industry.
FRANCE: De La Bourdonnaye takes helm at Chloé
31 August 2010
Richemont-owned fashion house Chloé has appointed former Liberty chief executive Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye as its new CEO.
US: Coons named new Dearfoams president
23 July 2010
Accessory footwear marketer R G Barry Corporation has appointed Nancy Coons as the new president of its Dearfoams brand.
US: Target launches new Disney apparel line
22 July 2010
Retailer Target has joined forces with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) to unveil a new line of apparel and accessories called D-Signed.
US: Perry Ellis inks Gotcha boys license with Beluga
7 July 2010
Apparel maker Perry Ellis International has signed a license deal for its Gotcha brand for infants and boys with Beluga Inc, a subsidiary of the Adjmi Apparel Group.
CANADA: Liz Claiborne seals Canadian licensing deal
21 June 2010
Liz Claiborne has struck a licensing deal with Future Fashions, a division of Trimera Group, under which Future Fashions will become the licensing partner in the Canadian market for Liz Claiborne apparel, handbags and related accessories.
US: Selena Gomez signs Kmart junior collection deal
31 March 2010
Sears Holdings' apparel unit Kmart has teamed with actress and singer Selena Gomez to launch a junior fashion collection.
US: Dickies announces licensing deal with Strategic Partners
19 March 2010
Work and lifestyle apparel brand Dickies has unveiled a new licensing agreement with Strategic Partners for the design, production and distribution of medical channel products.
