Brands vs private label
New strategies to cope with retail consolidation
Retail consolidation in the US has been squeezing the apparel industry for several years, but after a succession of disastrous…
US: Retailers’ July 2006 sales roundup
The following is a general roundup of apparel and shoe chains' July 2006 sales results. The list will be updated…
INTERVIEW: Liz Claiborne’s CEO discusses strategies for growth
Paul Charron, chief executive officer of Liz Claiborne Inc, believes that clothing suppliers will increasingly move towards a hybrid model…
US: Liz Claiborne Q2 profit down on streamlining expenses
Apparel group Liz Claiborne said second-quarter profit fell on expenses related to its streamlining strategy. Quarterly earnings per share were…
US: Mast Industries signs Diesel licence deal
US garment maker Mast Industries has signed a four-year deal to produce Diesel-branded underwear and beachwear, Italian News Digest reported.…
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US: Federated aims to boost sales with revamped May stores
Exclusive lines, demographic targeting and in-store improvements are the backbone of Federated Department Stores’ (FD) plans to lift sales at…