Top stories on just-style this week...

By just-style.com | 5 September 2008

Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.

M&S hits back

UK: M&S anger over "corporate bullying" jibe
Retailer Marks & Spencer today (5 September) hit back at trade union accusations of "corporate bullying" after an employee was dismissed in an alleged whistle-blowing case.

Dogi defends interim loss

SPAIN: Dogi rejects liquidity crisis, narrows losses
Struggling Spanish stretch-fibres company Dogi has rejected rumours that it is facing a liquidity crisis after a troubled share offering in August raised concerns about its financial health. The announcement came after Dogi posted a EUR6.6m (US$9.46m) first-half loss, though 49% lower than last year's EUR12.9m.

US slowdown hits Cherokee

US: Cherokee's earnings slump amid retail slowdown
Global apparel and footwear licensor Cherokee has reported a net earnings slump to US$4m for the second quarter period, from $4.9m in Q2 last year, with royalties hit by slower sales at its retail partners in the US, Canada and UK.

Payless expansion planned

US: Collective signs Payless franchise deal in Middle East
Collective Brands and its Payless ShoeSource unit announced plans for expansion into the Middle East region on Wednesday (3 August), signing an agreement with retail franchisee MH Alshaya.

Skechers targets Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Skechers JV aims to triple sales
Skechers USA is aiming to triple its footwear sales in Hong Kong over the next three years with the establishment of a new distribution joint venture there this week.

Sectors: Apparel, Finance, Footwear, Retail

Companies: Dogi, M&S, Cherokee, Skechers, Collective Brands, Payless ShoeSource

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