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US: Under Armour makes executive promotions
Performance apparel, footwear and accessories brand Under Armour has made a number of key executive promotions.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
BULGARIA: Miroglio to invest $39m in Bulgaria facilities
Textile and apparel giant Miroglio Group has confirmed plans to invest BGN55m (US$39m) in its textile facilities in Bulgaria's cities of Sliven, Yambol and Svishtov this year.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Foot Locker Q4 earnings and sales climb
Foot Locker saw earnings and sales climb in the fourth quarter thanks to a number of initiatives implemented by the US speciality athletic retailer to drive the business.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Apparel president Sandquist exits Wolverine Worldwide
US clothing and footwear business Wolverine Worldwide has confirmed the departure of its global apparel president Mark Sandquist earlier this year.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
UK: Internacionale receives buyer interest?
High street fashion retailer Internacionale, which entered into administration last month, has received interest from several potential buyers, just-style understands.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Ralph Lauren Retail Group COO Meichner to leave
Wayne Meichner, president and COO of Ralph Lauren Retail Group, is to leave the business after 12 years.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Target CIO Jacob quits following security breach
Beth Jacob, the chief information officer of US retailer Target Corp, which suffered a security breach said to have affected 70m customers, has resigned.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
just-style's most-read stories this week...
The most-read stories on just-style this week include a report on mass faintings at two garment factories in Cambodia, a look at why Ethiopia is becoming a rising star for sourcing clothes, and a spotlight on the reality of manufacturing fashion in the UK.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
FINLAND: M&S reveals return to Finland
UK retailer Marks & Spencer is to return to Finland with the opening new stores and a dedicated e-commerce website with local franchise partner S Group.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Rick Helfenbein named AAFA chairman
Rick Helfenbein, president of TellaS Ltd, Luen Thai USA has been named the new chairman of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA).
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Gap comparable store sales down 7% in February
Clothing giant Gap Inc has reported a 7% drop in comparable store sales in February, after store closures due to extreme weather conditions led to sales declines at all three of its brands.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Distribution centre weighs on American Apparel FY
Basic clothing retailer American Apparel Inc has recorded an increase in full-year sales but expects 2013 adjusted EBITDA to plummet as costs related to its new distribution centre weigh on earnings.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
EU: Mulls anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoemakers
The European Union (EU) is contemplating reintroducing an anti-dumping duty (at 16.5%) on five China and Hong Kong-based shoemakers.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Quiksilver swings to Q1 profit
US surfwear brand Quiksilver swung to a profit in the first quarter but saw sales decline in all of its geographic regions.
Published: 7 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Michael Kors opens flagship Shanghai store
Luxury lifestyle brand Michael Kors Holdings has opened its first flagship store in China.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Fila invests in PLM tool to support development
Sports apparel maker Fila USA, a subsidiary of Fila Korea Ltd, has implemented a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to manage its footwear development process.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
UKRAINE: Adidas says no impact from Russia conflict in Ukraine
The CEO of Sporting goods giant Adidas says the company has seen no impact on its operations to date as a result of the escalating political situation in Russia and the Ukraine.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Stage Stores optimistic despite Q4 earnings fall
Stage Stores said it is optimistic about its prospects for 2014, despite revealing a drop in earnings and sales for fourth-quarter.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: The Children's Place cautious on FY as profit slides
US apparel retailer The Children's Place Retail Stores has booked a drop in fourth-quarter earnings and given a cautious outlook for its full-year due to poor weather and increased promotional activity.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: AAFA updates stance on international trade
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has implemented an updated international trade policy to support its legislative agenda and guide day-to-day advocacy efforts.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
INDIA: Begins safeguard duty probe on spandex imports
India's Directorate General of Safeguards has initiated an investigation into imports of bare elastomeric filament yarn, also known as spandex, ahead of a decision on imposing safeguard duties.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
KUWAIT: M&S debuts largest flagship store
Marks & Spencer has opened its largest flagship store in Kuwait as part of ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
AFRICA: CmiA scheme supports female cotton farmers
The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) scheme has implemented a number of initiatives to help female cotton farmers in the producing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Bon-Ton to open e-commerce fulfilment centre
US department store retailer The Bon-Ton Stores plans to open a new e-commerce fulfilment centre in Ohio to support its growing multi-channel operations.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
CANADA: PrAna increases organic cotton offerings
Lifestyle brand PrAna says it has increased its organic cotton offerings by a further 11% as it looks to reduce conventional cotton offerings.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Talon International names Nielsen CFO
Apparel fastener and trim supplier Talon International has appointed Nancy Agger-Nielsen as chief financial officer, leaving Lonnie Schnell to focus on his CEO duties.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
UK: M&S applauded as it tackles water use
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has succeeded in tackling water-use in its stores and supply chain as part of its eco and ethical programme, Plan A.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
UK: Online boosts John Lewis full-year profit growth
UK department store operator John Lewis has recorded an increase in full-year profit, driven by strong online growth and innovation.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
UK: New Look chairman McGeorge to depart
New Look non-executive chairman Alistair McGeorge is to step down after three years at the value fashion retailer.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
US: Life is Good rolls out software to support growth
Fashion and lifestyle brand 'Life is Good' has partnered with Attune Consulting to implement a number of technology initiatives to support its growth and meet demand for its clothing and accessories in the US and globally.
Published: 6 March 2014 | Read the full article >
