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Spotlight on... Marc Bolland's move to M&S- (19th November 2009)
The timing of Marks and Spencer's announcement that Morrisons CEO Marc Bolland will succeed Sir Stuart Rose at the helm of the company may have raised eyebrows in the City, coming as it does the day before Morrisons unveils its third quarter results. Nevertheless, the news has been roundly welcomed as a positive step for the bastion of middle England. Katy Humphries reports
COMMENT: Recycled clothing stirs up controversy- (17th November 2009)
Western apparel brands and retailers with an eye on sustainability are rolling out initiatives to recycle unwanted clothing instead of sending it to landfill. But while such actions from the likes of Marks & Spencer and Levi Strauss attract almost universal applause, there’s a very different reaction in China where the practise carries a five-year prison sentence.
COMMENT: Lack of solidarity hinders Asian wage campaign- (12th November 2009)
The Asian Floor Wage (AFW) Campaign, lauded so widely by activists in India and Sri Lanka and their supporters in the West, may not be as effective as its proponents expect.
Eco-friendly focus takes centre stage at Intertextile- (10th November 2009)
While textile fairs around the world are still struggling to shrug off the heavy cloak of recession, the crowded aisles at the recent Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics’ ten exhibition halls suggest recovery is already underway. As Vicky Sung reports, eco-friendly production and sustainability dominated the show.
Performance apparel on a fast track for growth?- (5th November 2009)
The global economic downturn, coupled with an absence of major sporting events this year, means the performance apparel market is likely to see a “significant and painful” drop in 2009. But despite this short-term slump, the long-term prospects for the sector are good, a new report from just-style has found.
US: Retailers' October 2009 sales roundup- (5th November 2009)
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' October 2009 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
ANALYSIS: China’s shoe makers brace for EU dumping duties- (4th November 2009)
As the European Union considers extending anti-dumping duties on Chinese leather shoes, China’s shoe manufacturers are bracing for a further hit to exports. Many have already shifted business away from Europe, while others are turning towards the domestic market, as Dominique Patton reports.
COMMENT: Luxury firms must adapt to the ‘new normal’- (30th October 2009)
Luxury retail has been one of the sectors hardest hit by the global recession, as shoppers increasingly defer new purchases, spend less, or simply trade down to discounts on higher-end brands or fast fashion alternatives. However, amid signs the market is starting to stabilise, retailers are warned the post-recession luxury market will be far different from the one that came before.
Spotlight on...Sustainability in design- (28th October 2009)
Today’s retailers and brand owners work at a frantic pace, producing and selling more and more garments at ever-cheaper prices – even though it’s a model that seems at odds with steps being taken by many of these firms to build sustainability into their supply chains. However, the keys to narrowing this divide are increasingly held by designers, as Leonie Barrie finds out.
Speaking with style: Dieter Braun, MD, Triumph International- (23rd October 2009)
Underwear, lingerie and swimwear manufacturer Triumph International celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2011. Here the company’s managing director and co-owner Dieter Braun, and Jörg Wagner from the Corporate Process Organisation (CPO) department in charge of global CAD and CAM, tell just-style about their formula for success.
