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Ruyi Group sees investment as key to future-proofing business 25 Jun 2020

Michelle Russell

Like most in the global textile industry, Chinese giant Shandong Ruyi Group has had to face the challenges Covid-19 has thrown its way but believes its preparation and investment in brands and technology prior to the pandemic has stood it in good stead for the future as it looks to maintain its path to becoming a "one-stop internationally advanced intelligent industrial chain".

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Go Global's new M&A model puts garment makers at the heart of the deal 6 Nov 2019

Leonie Barrie

Go Global Retail is a brand investment platform with a difference. Led by industry veteran and sourcing expert Jeff Streader, it aims to blow up the traditional transactional supply chain with a vision to build brands in partnership with garment makers as strategic investors – as he exclusively tells just-style.

Jaeger's 63 stores and concessions to close permanently 15 Jan 21

Beth Wright

More than 200 jobs have been axed at Jaeger Retail Limited and all 63 of its stores and concessions are set to permanently close after joint administrators confirmed that the sale of the business to UK retailer Marks & Spencer does not include the retail locations.

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Top stories this week on just-style... 15 Jan 21

Beth Wright

Top stories on just-style this week include an exclusive report on apparel industry challenges and opportunities in 2021, and a look at four major changes manufacturers must make to ensure they survive and thrive after Covid-19. Elsewhere, VF Corp is rejigging its Asian sourcing operations, concerns continue to mount over potential Vietnam tariffs, and Marks & Spencer buys the Jaeger fashion brand out of administration.

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Bonmarché secures sale to investor Purepay Retail 14 Jan 21

Michelle Russell

The joint administrators of UK-based women's value clothing retailer Bonmarché have completed a sale of the businesses to Purepay Retail Limited, which is backed by an international investor consortium.

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JD Sports and Authentic Brands in talks over Topshop deal? 14 Jan 21

Michelle Russell

JD Sports Fashion Plc is understood to be in talks with Authentic Brands over a potential joint-ownership of Arcadia’s Topshop brand.

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Artistic Milliners acquires denim factory in California 13 Jan 21

Hannah Abdulla

Pakistani denim manufacturer Artistic Milliners has acquired a denim factory in California to provide new near-shoring capacity for its customers, and plans to invest in the facility to grow the business into a design and production hub.

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Marks & Spencer to buy Jaeger fashion brand 12 Jan 21

Beth Wright

UK retailer Marks & Spencer has confirmed it has bought the Jaeger fashion brand out of administration for an undisclosed sum, with the transaction due to complete later this month. 

The secret of becoming a preferred sourcing base 11 Jan 21

Beth Wright

From capacity to price, stability, sustainability and quality, various sourcing factors affect the choice of apparel sourcing destinations. But which matter most to fashion brands and retailers? And what's the secret of becoming a preferred sourcing base?

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Happy New Year! 4 Jan 21

Michelle Russell

Welcome back, and a very Happy New Year to you all.