Latvian textiles take a tumble

Latvian makers struggle amidst economic downturn

Latvia’s textile and clothing industry has been hit hard by the recent reversal of the country’s economic fortunes, as competitors…

LITHUANIA: Apranga forms Latvian subsidiary

Baltic States retailer APB Apranga has established a subsidiary, called SIA Apranga SLV, which will operate Stradivarius stores in Latvia…

LITHUANIA: Apranga takes Mango and Mexx to Estonia

Apranga Group, which operates retail chains in the Baltic States, has announced the opening of its first Mango and Mexx franchise…

US: Rocky Brands in Eastern Europe distribution deal

Footwear and apparel maker Rocky Brands Inc is to distribute its Rocky Outdoor hunting boots in Eastern Europe after signing…

UK: M&S secures Central and Eastern Europe venture

Marks and Spencer (M&S) is spending at least EUR13.6m (US$21m) on a joint venture with retail partner COMS to expand…

LITHUANIA: Aggressive expansion boosts Apranga turnover

Apranga Group, leading clothing retailer in Lithuania and the Baltic States, recorded a 46.1% hike in turnover during 2007 after…