| Creating 2 Color Names and Numbers with Heat Transfer Film |
| 21/04/2010 |
Creating 2 color names and numbers with heat applied film – Thermofilm.
I’ve been spending  a lot of time speaking with customers like you who own a vinyl cutter and  a heat press.  I’m trying to uncover some of the top challenges you are facing…so far I’ve received a ton of feedback.  Thanks!
Based on your feedback [...] |
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| Personalization Can Help You Sell More / Stand Out ? Real Life Example |
| 16/02/2010 |
Just a quick little post today on how personalization can help your business sell more!
My wife and I recently decided that we needed a toy box to keep our 10 month old daughter’s toys somewhat organized in our living room. Â Since my wife is the decorator of the house she did the shopping online and [...] |
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| The Scary Truth About Decorating Team Sports Uniforms ? Heat Press Vinyl |
| 15/02/2010 |
The Scary Truth About Decorating Team Sports Uniforms with Heat Press Vinyl
Heat applied film gets a bad name sometimes. Â It’s easy to understand why when you look at the photo below of one of the most popular brands on the market (not Stahls’).
Washed just 2 times and put through the dryer on low heat.
The photo [...] |
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| CAD-CUT® ? It?s really that simple |
| 12/02/2010 |
I wanted to take a moment to share a video that we have recently produced on the process of using heat applied film.
As you’ll see in the video it’s really a simple, clean technology that has a great ROI.
Enjoy the video and please take the time to rate it 5 stars – this will help [...] |
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| Roses are Red, Profits are Green ? Making T-Shirts for Valentine?s Day Can Be A Decorators Dream |
| 05/02/2010 |
Valentine’s Day Weekend is approaching quickly. Â Guys, this is your advanced reminder to get something for that someone special.
So when you think about classic gifts for Valentine’s Day you always come up with roses. Â According to a stat I’ve read recently, 189 million stems of roses are sold in the US on each Valentine’s Day. [...] |
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| Stay Fully Connected ? Become a Fan on Facebook |
| 01/02/2010 |
To all of my loyal readers,
I’ve recently launched a Facebook Page for my new company CADCUTDirect.com
If you want to stay fully connected with me and get advice on various aspects of apparel customization then become a fan.
Over the coming months we’ll be posting tons of photos, links to videos, exclusive interviews, giveaways, training and more. [...] |
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| A New Year Gift From Target Order Online & Save 5% |
| 20/01/2010 |
| The start the year off on the right foot we want offer our loyal customers a extra special start to the year! Go online today and order anything from Plotter Cutters, Heat Presses, Cad-Cut® Textile Vinyl, Inkjet and Laser Transfer Media Paper, Wide Format Print and Cut Media and Accessories before midnight on the 31st January 2010 and SAVE 5% on [...] |
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| We Love Our Customers! |
| 14/01/2010 |
| The team at Target Transfers would like to thank all of you that gave feedback in our 2009 Customer Service Poll. The results were over welming and comforting, we really appreciate those of you that took time out of your busy working day to take part. We promise to strive to do better and encourage [...] |
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| ISRAEL: Tefron agrees last-minute deal with lenders |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Principal lenders in Tefron Ltd have pledged to continue and expand the firm's line of credit in a move that effectively ends a month of financial uncertainty for the intimate apparel and performance activewear maker. |
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| UK: Matthew Williamson launches capsule men's wear line |
| 08/01/2010 |
| International fashion designer Matthew Williamson is to launch a capsule men's wear range for spring/summer 2010, with a view to expanding the line seasonally thereafter. |
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| UK: Ted Baker sales soar 19% over Christmas |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Designer fashion brand Ted Baker Plc today (8 January) booked a 19.1% hike in retail sales over the Christmas trading period, and said it is "well placed" for 2010 despite the uncertain economic outlook. |
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| FRANCE: Bruno Saint-Hilaire names new president |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Toulouse-based ready-to-wear firm, Bruno Saint-Hilaire, has a new president since the beginning of the year in the shape of Nicolas Roux. |
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| HONG KONG: Hembly renames as 'New Environmental Energy' |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Apparel sourcing giant Hembly International Holdings Limited is changing its name to New Environmental Energy Holdings Limited to reflect its diversification into waste treatment and renewable energy and services. |
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| JAPAN: Fast Retailing lifts outlook as Q1 profit jumps 57% |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Japanese clothing operator Fast Retailing Co Ltd has raised its full-year forecasts after surging sales at its Uniqlo casual clothing chain helped lift first quarter profit by 57.2%. |
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| PAKISTAN: Government puts a limit on cotton yarn exports |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Pakistan's government has imposed ceiling of 50,000 tons per month on the export of cotton yarns from the country. The ceiling will be effective from 1st January 2010. |
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| US: Sears opens online Marketplace to other retailers |
| 08/01/2010 |
| Department store retailer Sears Holdings has opened up its website to third-party sellers, including competitors, as part of a new online mall called Sears Marketplace. |
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| BELGIUM: Van de Velde FY sales up 5.3% |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Belgian lingerie maker Van de Velde has seen its sales grow by 5.3% in 2009, and reiterated its outlook for 2010. |
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| INDIA: Knitwear technology centre launched in Tirupur |
| 07/01/2010 |
| A special facility to help local firms expand into new markets by developing hi-tech fabrics, functional clothing and using greener manufacturing technology is being set up in Tirupur. |
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| INDIA: Textile sector "showing signs of recovery" |
| 07/01/2010 |
| India's textile sector is showing signs of recovery, with recent upturns in production, investments and exports, according to the government Minister responsible. |
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| SWEDEN: H&M goes green with Garden Collection |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Swedish fashion chain H&M is gearing up to launch a sustainable fashion line this spring made entirely from organic and recycled materials. |
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| UK: Clothing boosts Sainsbury's Q3 sales rise |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Supermarket giant Sainsbury's posted a 3.8% increase in third quarter like-for-like sales, boosted by "good growth" from its clothing ranges. |
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| UK: JD Sports fears weather will dent upbeat Christmas |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Athletic clothing and footwear retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc today (7 December) said it expects its full-year pre-tax profit to beat expectations after like-for-like sales rose 6.6% during the Christmas trading period. |
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| UK: John Lewis retail boss retires |
| 07/01/2010 |
| John Lewis' retail director Gareth Thomas is to take early retirement. Thomas has been with the UK-based retailer for 30 years, and a member of the John Lewis management board for the last decade. |
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| UK: New Look toasts Christmas sales increase |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Value fashion retailer New Look enjoyed a successful Christmas, posting UK like-for-like sales up 5.9% in the 14 weeks to 2 January. |
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| US: Cherokee signs swimwear deal with Blue By Yoo |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Cherokee Inc has entered into an exclusive agreement in the US with Blue By Yoo for its Sideout brand in the women's, junior's and girl's swimwear category. |
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| US: Bruce Ash joins retail consulting practice at RPE |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Retail consulting firm Retail Process Engineering (RPE) has hired IT industry veteran Bruce Ash as its new vice president of strategic consulting. |
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| ITALY: Sportswear maker Colmar in PLM investment |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Italian ski and sports apparel maker Colmar is planning ahead to ensure it is well-positioned for the economic rebound by investing in new product lifecycle management (PLM), sourcing and profitability management software. |
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| US: Gap posts 2% rise in December same-store sales |
| 07/01/2010 |
| December sales at Gap Inc climbed 5%, the specialty clothing retailer said today (7 January), helped by a buoyant performance at its lower-priced Old Navy chain and an improved showing from its namesake stores. |
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| US: Heidi Klum to launch two maternity lines |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Maternity wear retailer Destination Maternity Corporation is teaming up with supermodel Heidi Klum on two new exclusive maternity lines due to launch next month. |
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| HONG KONG: Daphne to buy Full Pearl stake for HK$195m |
| 07/01/2010 |
| Chinese shoe manufacturer and retailer Daphne International Holdings Limited is investing HK$195m (US$25m) for a 60% stake in Full Pearl International Ltd, in a move that takes it into the high-end footwear market. |
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| US: Retailers' December 2009 sales roundup |
| 07/01/2010 |
| The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' December 2009 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available. |
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| The Death of Screen Printing for Team Uniforms |
| 07/01/2010 |
To commemorate 2010, I’ll be putting out top 10 lists throughout the year…
Our first Top 10 is…
The Top Ten Reasons Why:Â New Digital Print Cut Heat Press Technology and YOUR Customer will bring about the Death of Screen Printing for Team Uniforms
I urge you to share your comments at the end of this post.
Let’s look [...] |
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| Ted Stahl Welcomes Josh Ellsworth to Stahls as General Manager of CAD-CUT(R) Direct |
| 06/01/2010 |
| I would like to introduce my next guest blogger, Josh Ellsworth. Many of you may already be familiar with Josh Ellsworth, since he is a well known figure in the apparel decoration world. Known throughout the industry as a CAD-CUT (R) materials specialist, with over 1,000 forum postings on T-Shirt Forums, author of Heat Press Yourself [...] |
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| SOUTH AFRICA: Woolworths tackles assortment management |
| 06/01/2010 |
| South African retail chain Woolworths is hoping to improve buying and assortment management processes for its clothing and general merchandising groups after implementing the i2 solution at the end of last year. |
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| SPAIN: Nearly 150 textile firms bankrupt in 2009 |
| 06/01/2010 |
| Spanish textile bankruptcies soared 53% to 145 companies last year as the country's recession continued to dent clothing purchases, with leading firms such as Dogi and Caramelo seeking court protection from creditors. |
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| UK: Clothing boosts M&S Q3 sales rise |
| 06/01/2010 |
| Retailer Marks & Spencer posted a rise in like-for-like sales in the crucial pre-Christmas trading period - but saw the company's shares fall after the figures disappointed analysts. |
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| INSIGHT: Relieved M&S eyes future with caution |
| 06/01/2010 |
| There was a slightly sniffy City reaction to Marks & Spencer's third quarter results, but Sir Stuart Rose and his colleagues will surely have been quietly relieved to return to positive like-for-like sales growth in the run-up to Christmas. |
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| UK: Fashion & Textile Buyers' Guide to Britain 2010 |
| 06/01/2010 |
| The latest annual directory of British fashion and textile firms has been published by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). |
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| US: First Shoebox New York store opens in Caribbean |
| 06/01/2010 |
| NexCen Brands Inc has opened the first Shoebox New York franchised store in Aruba under an existing master franchise agreement with Shogun Trade International NV. |
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| US: JoS A Bank to trial tuxedo rentals |
| 06/01/2010 |
| Men's wear retailer JoS A Bank Clothiers Inc is expanding into the tuxedo rental business, and will be testing its potential from this month with a launch in around 5% of its 474 stores. |
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| US: True Religion appoints chief operating officer |
| 06/01/2010 |
| Upmarket denim and jeans brand True Religion Apparel Inc has tapped Lynne Koplin, the president of the Tommy Bahama women's division, as its chief operating officer. |
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| VIETNAM: Footwear exports fall 15.8% in 2009 |
| 06/01/2010 |
| Vietnam's footwear exports were down by 15.8% in 2009 to US$4bn after the sector was hit by lower orders due to the global economic crisis and EU anti-dumping duties. |
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| VIETNAM: Textile and garment exports rise 1% in 2009 |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Vietnam's textile and apparel exports rose 1% year-on-year in 2009 to US$9.1bn, as manufacturers managed to weather the global economic downturn. |
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| UK: Next ups guidance on "better than expected" Christmas |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Fashion retailer Next increased its full-year profit guidance after "better than expected" sales in the crucial pre-Christmas trading period. |
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| US: The Talbots repays third party debt |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Struggling apparel retailer The Talbots has amended its loan arrangements to repay all of its outstanding third party debt - part of the company's merger plans. |
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| ASIA: Region awaits effects of new China trade deal |
| 05/01/2010 |
| South-east Asia's textile industries are awaiting the effects of a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China, which came into effect on 1 January. |
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| INDIA: Apparel production could be hit by dyers' strike |
| 05/01/2010 |
| A strike by dyeing units in Tirupur has entered its second week, prompting fears that apparel production in the region will take a knock-on hit too. |
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| UK: Pex hires regional business development manager |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Children's wear and hosiery brand Pex has appointed Mark Loveland as regional business development manager for the Midlands and north region. |
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| US: YKK cuts fastener lead levels below CPSIA limits |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Zipper and fastener maker YKK has lowered the lead content in most of its products so that they comply with the standards required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). |
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| Textile fabrics get a boost in performance swimwear |
| 05/01/2010 |
| The use of polyurethane in performance swimwear is credited with securing 235 world records over the past two years. But a ban on the use of the material in competitions from 1 January 2010 is set to give textile fabrics a boost. |
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| US: Kohl's expands New York design office |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Department store retailer Kohl's Corporation is relocating its New York design office and doubling the size of the facility as part of moves to support the growth of its exclusive and private brands. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: PacSun taps Levi's Cameron as SVP marketing |
| 05/01/2010 |
| Teen casual clothing brand Pacific Sunwear of California Inc has tapped former Levi's Brand Marketing executive Robert Cameron as its senior vice president of marketing. |
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| COMMENT: Are apparel firms pawns in a political game? |
| 05/01/2010 |
| The US and EU seem to be trying to influence politicians in exporting countries by threatening to close down their garment industries. Recent examples include the EU's plans to cut off GSP+ benefits from Sri Lanka and the US decision to revoke Madagascar's AGOA status. And this could be just the beginning, believes David Birnbaum. |
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| US: Trade issues continue to cloud China's WTO obligations |
| 05/01/2010 |
| The annual report on China's compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) accession obligations suggests there is still room for improvement despite the progress achieved in 2009. |
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| UK: Christmas fashion sales soar at John Lewis |
| 05/01/2010 |
| John Lewis has posted a 15.8% rise in total sales at its department stores division for the five weeks to 2 January, driven by demand for its fashion and homeware lines. |
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| 2010 Predictions for Decorated Apparel Industry |
| 05/01/2010 |
Just a short post today…
My industry predictions for 2010 have recently been posted over at Ted Stahl’s blog. Â They are part of a series being published by Ted with insight from folks within Groupe Stahl from all around the world.
To read the predictions, simply click here: Ted Stahl’s Blog / Josh’s Predictions
Please leave your [...] |
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| INDIA: Pantaloon transfers value retail to separate unit |
| 04/01/2010 |
| Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd, the country's largest listed retailer, has transferred its value retail business to its Future Value Retail Ltd unit. |
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| CHINA: Textile, garment exports fall 11.4% from Jan to Nov |
| 04/01/2010 |
| China's textile and garment exports fell 11.4% year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2009, according to figures released last week by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. |
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| ISRAEL: OptiTex releases CutPlan software module |
| 04/01/2010 |
| OptiTex has released a new software module to help users of its systems cut material waste and control production costs when handling smaller order sizes. |
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| MADAGASCAR: Loses AGOA benefits |
| 04/01/2010 |
| Madagascar has been removed from the list of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiary countries after failing to make "progress" in meeting the requirements of the US trade pact. |
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| US: Andean trade programme gets one-year extension |
| 04/01/2010 |
| President Obama last week signed a one-year extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act and the Generalized System of Preferences - in a move that should help prevent business disruptions for the apparel and footwear industry. |
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| US: Carter's names leaders for its two core brands |
| 04/01/2010 |
| Children's wear maker Carter's Inc has created two new leadership positions for its core Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. |
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| AUSTRALIA: Aussie Bum and Icebreaker turn to PLM |
| 04/01/2010 |
| Clothing firms AussieBum and IceBreaker are the latest to sign up for the product lifecycle management (PLM) solution from Just OnePlace. |
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| JAPAN: Uniqlo same-store sales up 11.5% in December |
| 04/01/2010 |
| Surging sales of winter garments have helped same-store sales at the Uniqlo casual clothing chain jump by 11.5% year-on-year in December. |
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| BANGLADESH: Uniqlo production venture taking shape |
| 04/01/2010 |
| The first phase of a joint venture to make fabric and garments for the Uniqlo casual clothing chain in Bangladesh is due to come on stream early this year. |
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| PAKISTAN: Biggest Garment City planned for Hyderabad |
| 04/01/2010 |
| Pakistan is planning to set up the country's largest garment city at Hyderabad in Sindh province and has set aside INR100m (US$1.8m) to carry out feasibility studies. |
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| US: My Vintage Baby 9-month gross profit tumbles |
| 23/12/2009 |
| Children's apparel company My Vintage Baby Inc has seen its gross profit and sales almost halve in the first nine-months of its financial year as it takes steps to change its business model. |
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| EUROPE: Bangladesh used as cover-up for textile scam |
| 23/12/2009 |
| European fraud officers are hoping to recoup around EUR50m (US$71.4m) in unpaid import duties after clothing companies falsely claimed duty-free Bangladeshi origin on clothing shipped from China. |
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| JAPAN: Teijin sells Indonesian polyester fibre unit |
| 23/12/2009 |
| Japanese fibre maker Teijin Limited has sold its entire stake in its Indonesian subsidiary as part of restructuring of its polyester fibres business. |
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| JORDAN: Garment firms to take part in Italian project |
| 23/12/2009 |
| Twenty-two local clothing companies have been chosen to take part in a joint project between the Jordanian and Italian authorities to help small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) grow their businesses in national and international markets. |
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| UK: Campaigners urge fashion chains to ban Uzbek cotton |
| 23/12/2009 |
| Anti-slavery campaigners are urging two high street fashion retailers to stop selling clothes made with cotton which may have been picked by forced child labour. |
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| US: Tax gain pushes Finish Line to Q3 profit |
| 23/12/2009 |
| A one-time tax gain, coupled with tight control of expenses and inventories, have all combined to push athletic clothing and footwear retailer The Finish Line Inc to a third quarter profit. |
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| US: Unemployment takes toll on uniform supplier Cintas |
| 23/12/2009 |
| Rising levels of unemployment in the US continue to take their toll on uniform and corporate clothing supplier Cintas Corporation, although the firm says it is seeing signs that business has stabilised. |
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| EUROPE: China, trade groups slate extended shoe duties |
| 23/12/2009 |
| China has threatened to take legal action against the European Union (EU) following its decision yesterday (22 December) to extend controversial anti-dumping duties on leather shoes imported from China and Vietnam. |
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| 10 industry developments that shaped the decade |
| 23/12/2009 |
| Having delivered apparel and footwear industry news for the past decade, just-style takes a reflective look through its archives to highlight ten key themes that have helped shape the apparel industry over the last 10 years. |
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| Happy Holidays |
| 23/12/2009 |
| We've reached the end of another year here at just-style, and on behalf of the whole team I'd like to wish all our readers a happy, healthy and peaceful time over the festive season and into the New Year. |
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| EUROPE: EU extends China, Vietnam shoe duties |
| 22/12/2009 |
| The European Union has today (22 December) decided to extend controversial anti-dumping duties imposed on leather shoes from China and Vietnam, in a move that will come as a blow not only to China but to importers and retailers as well. |
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| SWEDEN: New Wave Group sells shares in Russian subsidiary |
| 22/12/2009 |
| Swedish brand group New Wave Group has sold its shares - representing 51% of the capital and votes - in Russian subsidiary CJSC (NW Russia) to the minority shareholders in the company. |
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| UK: Blacks Leisure CVAs become effective |
| 22/12/2009 |
| Outdoor wear retailer Blacks Leisure Group has announced that the statutory challenge period for its company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) has now expired and they have become effective. |
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| UK: Retailer highlights counterfeit clothing signs |
| 22/12/2009 |
| Bad spelling, cheap prices and poor quality are all telltale signs of fake garments, according to a UK clothing retailer. |
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| US: Iconix sets up European licensing unit |
| 22/12/2009 |
| Iconix Brand Group Inc is set to expand its brands in Europe after partnering with The Licensing Company on a new subsidiary. |
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| world first design conference a virtual success (gbr) |
| 21/12/2009 |
| The first virtual world-based fashion design conference in history was held earlier this month on December 3. |
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| BANGLADESH: Yarn exports hit by soaring prices |
| 21/12/2009 |
| The price of yarn in Bangladesh has risen 20%-30% within the last month, affecting knitwear exporters. |
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| JAPAN: Apparel maker World to launch web platform |
| 21/12/2009 |
| One of Japan's top apparel makers is collaborating with a web social network to create a trading platform for the apparel and accessories industry. |
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| mudpie release new graphic books to the market (gbr) |
| 21/12/2009 |
| Mudpie Ltd, the UKs most trusted and accurate trend forecasting company, are pleased to announce the release of two new graphic book products geared towards a variety of markets including the fashion, apparel, homewares, lifestyle and stationery markets. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Wins end to Chinese brand export subsidies |
| 21/12/2009 |
| The Chinese government has agreed to end a range of subsidies that help boost sales of Chinese-branded merchandise around the world - including apparel and textiles - rather than face a fight with the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO). |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| VIETNAM: Strike continues at Calvin Klein supplier plant |
| 21/12/2009 |
| More than 500 workers at a garment plant of Hamlin Vietnam Company, located in Ho Chi Minh city, have downed tools for a strike since last week (15 December). |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| MEXICO: Solorzano to head Wal-Mart Latin America ops |
| 21/12/2009 |
| Wal-Mart de Mexico has appointed its CEO to head up the US retail giant's operations across Latin America. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: CPSC postpones testing on children's, lead items |
| 21/12/2009 |
| The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is to delay plans to enforce testing and certification on many children's products covered by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: P2i Inc expands into heart of US footwear market |
| 21/12/2009 |
| P2i Inc, the company behind the Ion-mask liquid repellent nano-coating technology, has expanded its presence in the US market with the appointment of Joy Gruver as sales manager for footwear and performance textiles. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| EUROPE: Voting unclear as shoe duties decision looms |
| 21/12/2009 |
| Member States of the European Union are due to vote tomorrow (22 December) on the European Commission's proposal to extend anti-dumping duties imposed on shoes from China and Vietnam. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| JAPAN: Uniqlo to launch second Jil Sander collection |
| 21/12/2009 |
| Casual clothing chain Uniqlo is teaming up again with fashion designer Jil Sander following their hugely successful collaboration in October. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| mudpie: a strong force in global trend forecasting (gbr) |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Mudpie, the UKs most trusted and accurate trend forecasting company, have truly faced the global recession head on, and continued to 'spread their wings' across the globe during the last six months. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| FRANCE: Decathlon inaugurates continental logistics hub |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Oxylane Groupe, the new corporate signature of French sports goods retailer Decathlon, has inaugurated its continental logistics hub at the Delta 3 business park complex near Lille, northern France. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| INSIGHT: EU commits to continue GSP+ dialogue with Sri Lanka |
| 18/12/2009 |
| The head of delegation of the EU to Sri Lanka, ambassador Bernard Savage, said this week that the EU is committed to pursuing a dialogue with the Sri Lankan authorities to ensure the continuation of its GSP+ trade scheme. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| AUSTRIA: Wolford improves earnings despite sales dip |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Luxury intimate apparel company Wolford has posted slight first-half earnings growth, having cut costs to offset declining sales during the period. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Nike Q2 profit dips, but orders signal growth |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Nike is poised to return to revenue growth in the fiscal third quarter, despite a 4% fall in net profit during the three months to 30 November. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| COMMENT: Nike and Tiger look to a brighter 2010 |
| 18/12/2009 |
| When Nike president and CEO Mark Parker began the company's second quarter conference call, he must have hoped that the analysts involved would focus on better-than-expected profits and the uptick in futures orders. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Urban Outfitters hires VF's Artz as chief financial officer |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Specialty lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has named Eric Artz as its new chief financial officer, replacing John E Kyees who is due to retire next year. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| WORLD: Union urges action to protect fashion's migrant workers |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Unions are being urged to step up their efforts to protect the rights of migrant workers employed in the clothing and footwear industry. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| CANADA: Olympic organisers unhappy with Lululemon range |
| 18/12/2009 |
| The organisers of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics have lashed out on a clothing range launched by yogawear firm Lululemon Athletica called "Cool Sporting Event That Takes Place in British Columbia Between 2009 & 2011 Edition". |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| MADAGASCAR: Could lose AGOA benefits on US ultimatum |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Madagascar has been threatened with removal from the list of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiary countries after the US issued it with an ultimatum last week. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| Top stories on just-style this week... |
| 18/12/2009 |
| Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Small retailers targeted by new management software |
| 18/12/2009 |
| New SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) based retail management software will be released early next year specifically for small and medium-sized apparel and footwear retailers. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: November retail sales dragged down by clothing |
| 17/12/2009 |
| UK retail sales grew more slowly in November than October, according to official figures released today (17 December), dragged down by a poor performance at department and clothing stores. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| CANADA: Men's shoe retailer Dack's slips into bankruptcy |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Dack's Shoes, one of Canada's oldest and best-known men's footwear retailers, has filed for bankruptcy after 175 years in business. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Nano-Tex to move R&D operations to China |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Nano-Tex, the developer of nanotechnology-based textile treatments for the apparel market, is moving its research and development operations to Hong Kong. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| DENMARK: Vivienne Westwood and Anvil Knitwear launch eco T-shirt |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Designer Vivienne Westwood and Anvil Knitwear have joined forces to launch a limited edition T-shirt to support efforts at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to stop deforestation. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Timberland recalls 21,000 children's boots |
| 17/12/2009 |
| The Timberland Company has, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of around 21,000 pairs of its Classic Scuffproof Boots. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Art Gun buy takes Delta Apparel into customised clothing |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Activewear and headwear maker Delta Apparel Inc has agreed a deal to buy graphics apparel business Art Gun Technologies LLC in a move that takes it into the customised apparel market for the first time. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Iconix talks for Playboy acquisition fade - report |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Reported negotiations for fashion firm Iconix Brand Group to buy Playboy Enterprises are collapsing, according to a newspaper report. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| CANADA: A million mittens sold at Hudson's in Olympic rush |
| 17/12/2009 |
| The organisers of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics say that one million pairs of official red mittens have been sold at retailer Hudson's Bay Company stores ahead of the February event. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| HONG KONG: Esprit to buy China retail ops for HK$3.88bn |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Fashion wholesaler and retailer Esprit Holdings Ltd today (17 December) confirmed reports that it will buy out its China-based retail joint venture for HK$3.88bn (US$500m), in a move that will allow it to strengthen its presence in Asia Pacific. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| SRI LANKA: EC recommends withdrawal of GSP+ status |
| 17/12/2009 |
| The European Commission (EC) has made a long-awaited decision to temporarily suspend preferential trade terms for Sri Lanka because of its poor human-rights record. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Shoppers to spend more on clothes this Christmas |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Nearly three-quarters of UK shoppers say they intend to increase their spending on clothes and shoes this Christmas, offering some hope to retailers who are desperately hoping for better results than last year's dire performance. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Lawmakers take steps to end shoe tax |
| 17/12/2009 |
| Two US lawmakers have put forward legislation that would eliminate tariffs on around half of the shoes imported into the US each year. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Fashion industry cuts new deal as Skillfast closes |
| 16/12/2009 |
| The UK fashion sector is to lose its dedicated lobbying voice on skills issues after the government on Tuesday (15 December) decided not to renew Skillfast-UK's licence when comes to an end next March. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| DENMARK: Novozymes trials eco-fabric treatment at Esquel |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Danish biotechnology company Novozymes has teamed up with Hong-Kong based textile manufacturer Esquel to trial an eco-friendly textile treatment that claims to improve the softness of a fabric but also produce lower carbon emissions. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| mpdclick first to forecast aw1112 colour palettes (gbr) |
| 16/12/2009 |
| As a subscriber to Mudpies ever popular online trend forecasting service, Mpdclick.com, you exclusively gain access to the first colour predictions for the autumn/winter 2011/2012 season, in December 2009. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Promotions drive Laura Ashley sales rise |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Targeted promotional activity and increased selling space boosted sales for retailer Laura Ashley in the first 19 weeks of the company's second half. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Collective Brands names Stride Rite group retail head |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Footwear retailer Collective Brands Inc has promoted John D Smith to the post of senior vice president and general manager of retail for its Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), which includes the 360-store Stride Rite chain. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: G-III Apparel share offering to fund acquisitions |
| 16/12/2009 |
| G-III Apparel Group Ltd is planning to sell shares of its common stock in a public offering to support the growth of its business, including possible acquisitions. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Haggar inks licensing deal with Gramicci |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Men's apparel company Haggar Clothing has signed its second licensing agreement in as many days - this time with Gramicci for outdoor sportswear. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Jones Apparel names Lastrina chief marketing officer |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Apparel and footwear maker Jones Apparel Group Inc has promoted Stacy Lastrina to the post of chief marketing officer. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| JAPAN: Abercrombie & Fitch opens first Asian store |
| 16/12/2009 |
| US teen fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its first flagship store in Japan - and its first in Asia - in Tokyo's upmarket Ginza district. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| JAPAN: Aeon to spin-off Jusco amid retail shake-up |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Aeon Co, Japan's second largest retailer, is to spin-off its Jusco shoe business into a separate subsidiary as part of moves to shake-up its struggling general merchandise operations. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Exclude textiles from Vietnam trade talks - NCTO |
| 16/12/2009 |
| The US should exclude the textile sector from free trade talks with Vietnam, says the National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) - voicing fears that the country could be "the next China". |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Hope returns to fashion sector - research |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Optimism and hope has returned to the UK fashion industry, according to a new survey, with more than half of respondents predicting rising sales in 2010. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| CAMBODIA: Concern over garment workers' rights - report |
| 16/12/2009 |
| Although working conditions in Cambodian garment factories continue to improve, there are still concerns over restrictions on workers' rights and lingering discrimination, a new report said today (16 December). |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| INSIGHT: Retailers caught up in festive waiting game |
| 16/12/2009 |
| With just one more shopping weekend before Christmas, it seems US retailers are caught up in a festive waiting game. Will they cave in first on markdowns or will consumers hold out until the last minute in the hope of securing even bigger discounts on their purchases? |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| Target Transfers Seek Further Growth Through Agents. |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Target Transfers are one of the longest established and best known custom heat transfer manufacturers with a reputation for high quality, fast turn round times, at competitive prices. For over 30 years Target have provided a wide range ofcustom heat transfer systems to the Sports & Leisure, Fashion, Promotional, Work wear and Merchandising markets. Many of theircustom heat transfer systems have [...] |
| Source: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HeatPressItWithTarget |
| 10 key trends in China's fashion retail market |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Here is a list of ten important considerations for international retailers looking to do business in the emerging Chinese retail market. The trends were presented by Brenda Wang, the managing director of Brandxcel, at the recent UKFT Seminar 'China: Today's source; Tomorrow's Market'. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| FRANCE: Ribera to lead software marketing at Lectra |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Lectra has promoted Philippe Ribera as software marketing director responsible for the definition and implementation of the group's software marketing action plans - including the Lectra Fashion PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) strategy. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| PAKISTAN: October exports help revive textile plants |
| 15/12/2009 |
| A number of textile mills in Pakistan have resumed production following the return of global textile demand and higher prices of textile and clothing products in the country. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| Spotlight on...Doing business in China |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Selecting the right partner, building strong personal relationships and understanding local laws are all-important when doing business in the sourcing powerhouse of China. Joe Ayling found out more at a UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) Seminar on 'China: Today's source: Tomorrow's market'. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Haggar signs outerwear deal with World Cross Culture |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Apparel company Haggar Clothing has signed a licensing deal with World Cross Culture to manufacture and market a range of outerwear items. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Jaeger plotting Paris store opening |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Fashion retail brand Jaeger is engaged in talks over the possible opening of a new store in Paris, the company has confirmed. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Boston Proper names Sheryl Clark as CEO |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Direct-to-consumer women's wear retailer Boston Proper Inc has promoted president Sheryl Clark to the position of CEO, replacing Michael Tiernan who has decided to step down. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: House OKs renewal of Andean trade programme |
| 15/12/2009 |
| The US House of Representatives has renewed two important trade preference programmes for one year, in a move that now paves the way for the US Senate to cast its vote before the benefits expire at the end of this month. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Nike "standing by" Tiger Woods |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Sportswear giant Nike appears to be standing by golf star Tiger Woods despite his spectacular fall from grace following admitted marital infidelities. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Saks does away with "poison pill" measure |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Retailer Saks has got rid of a so-called "poison pill" measure designed to deter potential hostile takeovers of the company. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Wet Seal names Harold Kahn as new chairman |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Women's fashion retailer The Wet Seal Inc has named board member Harold Kahn as its new chairman following the retirement of Alan Siegel. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Retail sales expected to edge up this month |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Latest research suggests that UK retail sales will show a modest 2% growth during December, ahead of VAT increases next month. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Nike names Dave McTague as CEO of Cole Haan |
| 15/12/2009 |
| Sporting goods firm Nike has named Dave McTague as CEO of its Cole Haan brand. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| BFC announces NewGen recipients |
| 14/12/2009 |
 The British Fashion Council (BFC) today confirmed the names of nineteen fashion designer businesses that will receive BFC NEWGEN sponsorship, supported by Topshop, to show at London Fashion Week (LFW) in February 2010. NEWGEN, |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| Stitch to show new menswear designers |
| 14/12/2009 |
 London tradeshow Stitch has announced that it is creating a dedicated space for visionary new menswear designers in order to define the very best of international and homegrown talent. Professor Louise Wilson OBE joined the Stitch team in November |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| GIVe to target overseas |
| 14/12/2009 |
| George Davies, the retail entrepreneur who has dressed two generations of British women, |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| INDIA: Kiri Dyes & Chemicals to buy Germany's Dystar |
| 14/12/2009 |
| Up to 800 jobs in Germany and around 2,000 worldwide may be saved after insolvent dye-maker Dystar Textilfarben GmbH agreed to sell its operations to Indian company Kiri Dyes & Chemicals Ltd (KDCL). |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| HONG KONG: Planet Textiles eco-conference planned |
| 14/12/2009 |
| A new international event on sustainability throughout the textiles and clothing supply chain is being launched in Hong Kong next year alongside the Interstoff Asia Essential fabric show. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Retail software vendor Maple Lake appoints new MD |
| 14/12/2009 |
| Retail software vendor Maple Lake, which specialises in merchandise planning applications for fashion retailers, has appointed Mark Stone as managing director. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Shoppers waiting as November apparel sales fall |
| 14/12/2009 |
| US retail sales rose 1.3% in November, according to the latest official data, offering some hope that shoppers are in spending mood as they head into the critical holiday shopping period. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| AUSTRIA: Lenzing invests EUR120m in fibre expansion |
| 14/12/2009 |
| Cellulose fibre firm Lenzing Group, the company behind the Tencel and Modal brands, is investing EUR120m (US$176m) in its European and Asian sites in 2010 as part of plans to ramp up production capacity. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| JAPAN: Chori eyes new markets for growth |
| 14/12/2009 |
| Japanese textile maker Chori Co, producer of raw materials for knit products and uniforms, socks and tights, is to expand its operations in both China, SE Asia and the Middle east as part of strengthening its overseas operations. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Balance to dominate shopping habits in 2010 |
| 14/12/2009 |
| Environmental and ethical issues will play a large part in rebuilding brands in 2010, a new forecast says, as consumers re-shape their lifestyles following this year's global economic recession. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Fila to debut Susan Lucci fitness apparel on HSN |
| 14/12/2009 |
| Sportswear brand Fila teamed up with Emmy winning actress Susan Lucci to launch a collection of Pilates and fitness apparel that will be sold exclusively on the HSN home shopping network. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Trade group calls for military clothing reform |
| 14/12/2009 |
| The American Apparel & Footwear Association has written to President Obama asking him to reduce the work being given to inmates in US prisons, arguing that it takes business away from domestic manufacturers. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| Geox skyscraper collection |
| 14/12/2009 |
| To celebrate the opening of its largest flagship store, Italian footwear brand Geox launched a limited |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| Fancy footwork at Moda |
| 14/12/2009 |
 Trade show Moda Footwear will be launching a new area for directional brands at the February 2010 show. Moda Platform, located within Moda Footwear’s Boutique fashion zone, will bring up-and-coming footwear brands to the UK’s national |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| Fulton brollies record sales |
| 11/12/2009 |
| British leading umbrella company Fulton reported record sales for November, selling around |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| Inditex sales increase |
| 11/12/2009 |
 Spanish retail group Inditex increased its net sales by 6% in the first nine months of this fiscal year, running from February 1st to October 31st. The net sales rose to 7,759 million euros, and sales in local currencies increased by 8% over the same |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| US: Timberland bolsters green campaign during summit |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Outdoor apparel firm Timberland is supporting its 'Don't Tell Us It Can't Be Done' environmental campaign with online coverage of the United Nations Climate Change Summit. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| HONG KONG: Esprit to trim new store openings? |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Fashion wholesaler and retailer Esprit Holdings Ltd is planning to cut the number of new stores it opens this year and is in talks to buy out its China-based retail joint venture, according to local media reports. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| SPAIN: Mango opens its first store in Iraq |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Spanish fashion company Mango continues on its international expansion drive with the opening of its first store in Iraq in the Kurdish province of Erbil, in the north of the country. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| UK: Retailers more confident about Christmas |
| 11/12/2009 |
| A snapshot survey of UK retailers suggests they are convinced that this Christmas will be no worse than last year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said today (11 December). |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Hughes to lead USA-ITA as Jones steps down |
| 11/12/2009 |
| The United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) has named Julia Hughes as its new executive director, taking over from Laura Jones who has led the trade group since it was founded in 1989. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Senate appoints first ever 'copyright czar' |
| 11/12/2009 |
| The US Senate late last week confirmed Victoria Espinel as the nation's first ever Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator or 'copyright czar'. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| 2009 ? A Look Back And A Sneak Peek At What?s In Store For 2010! |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Throughout 2009, Target Transfers have kept up a steady stream of new, innovative products and services for the benefit of all those involved in the garment decorating industry. As part of their service to customers, Target have in 2009 provided FREE of charge on their website for customers to use, Artwork Templates, Print & Cut patterns, Marketing [...] |
| Source: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/HeatPressItWithTarget |
| CANADA: West 49 improves income despite Q3 sales dip |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Canadian fashion retailer West 49 has posted improved net income during the third quarter - after margins were improved. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Children's Place names Jane Elfers as CEO |
| 11/12/2009 |
| After a search lasting more than two years, The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc today (11 December) finally named Jane Elfers as its new president and chief executive officer. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Hanesbrands refinances debt to boost acquisitions |
| 11/12/2009 |
| T-shirt and underwear maker Hanesbrands Inc is considering acquisitions after refinancing its debt to give it more flexibility to focus on growing its business. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| US: Wolverine names Blake W Krueger as chairman |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Wolverine World Wide has announced the appointment of Blake W Krueger as chairman of the board of directors effective 1 January. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| VIETNAM: Child labour reports a "serious worry" for buyers |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Confirmation from Vietnam officials last month of child labour allegations in smaller Saigon garment factories are a serious worry for Western apparel buyers. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| DENMARK: Firms back analysis of forest footprint |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Retailers and brands including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and Adidas are throwing their weight behind a campaign calling for greater transparency in global supply chains that can contribute to deforestation. |
| Source: http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/rss/rss_news.xml |
| Top stories on just-style this week... |
| 11/12/2009 |
| Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style. Click on each headline for the full story. |
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| Department stores benefit from late online shopping |
| 10/12/2009 |
 Experian Hitwise has revealed that 'Cyber Monday' December 7th and Sunday December 6th were the joint busiest days for online retailers so far this year. This means that the pre-Christmas peak in visits to online retailers has moved one week closer to |
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| SWITZERLAND: Sri Lanka fears tariff proposals will hit trade |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Sri Lanka's director-general of commerce, Gomi Senadhira, says a draft blueprint on how to slash tariffs - yet to be agreed in the World Trade Organisation sponsored Doha liberalisation talks - for industrial goods would put his country at "a disadvantage" in the US market compared to developing nation beneficiaries. |
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| GERMANY: Size survey shows shoppers are getting larger |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Retailers and brands are preparing to offer more clothing in larger sizes for both men and women after the results of a size survey of the German population showed consumers are getting bigger and taller. |
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| CANADA: Lululemon demand brings 38% profit growth |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Yoga wear maker Lululemon Athletica improved its net income and revenue during the third quarter, saying that it has worked hard on its supply chain to meet demand. |
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| FRANCE: Go Sport and Go Sport general manager Onillon quits post |
| 10/12/2009 |
| French sportswear firm Sport 2000's general manager, Jean-Paul Onillon, has stepped down for unspecified reasons. |
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| INSIGHT: Sports Direct eyes World Cup glory |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Pinning your hopes on the success of the England football team can be a soul-destroying business, as any long-suffering fan will tell you. So it's as well that the success of retailer Sports Direct International is built on more than the penalty-taking prowess of Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard and co. |
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| UK: Moss Bros hails "marked improvement" in trading |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Tailored clothing retailer Moss Bros has seen a "marked improvement" in trading since August, with like-for-like sales up 5.5% on last year. |
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| UK: Sports Direct raises FY guidance on buoyant H1 |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Retail group Sports Direct International raised its full-year earnings guidance after posting a 39% hike in underlying first half pre-tax profit to GBP71.9m (US$117.1m). |
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| ANALYSIS: China's luxury market sees rapid growth |
| 10/12/2009 |
| China's luxury goods market is defying the downturn, with increasing numbers of consumers prepared to pay for high-quality, designer brands. A new study predicts the country's luxury sales will grow between 15% and 20% this year, but as Dominique Patton finds out, expanding in the Chinese market is far from easy. |
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| CANADA: Gildan Activewear nearly doubles Q4 profit |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Lower manufacturing costs have helped Gildan Activewear Inc to nearly double its fourth quarter profit, although the T-shirt, sock and underwear maker continues to battle lower sales and prices. |
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| UK: JJB Sports appoints Keith Jones as chief executive |
| 10/12/2009 |
| UK sportswear chain JJB Sports has announced the appointment of Keith Jones as its chief executive. |
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| US: Adidas and Disney to launch Mickey Mouse kids' line |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Sportswear giant Adidas is teaming up with Disney to launch a new clothing line for infants and children based around classic Disney characters. |
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| US: JC Penney appoints three new vice presidents |
| 10/12/2009 |
| US retailer JC Penney Company is promoting three executives to expanded duties in a new senior merchandising leadership structure. |
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| INSIGHT: Can Keith Jones put the spark back into JJB? |
| 10/12/2009 |
| The appointment of a new chief executive at major UK sportswear retailer JJB Sports, after just under a year-long search, will comfort the company's shareholders, particularly given the unsettling exit of its previous boss. |
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| ISRAEL: Tefron shareholder mulls $4m in rights issue |
| 10/12/2009 |
| One of the leading shareholders in Tefron Ltd has indicated it intends to inject up to $4m in a rights issue planned by the intimate apparel and performance activewear maker. |
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| UK: Eric Musgrave new director general at UKFT |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Fashion sector consultant Eric Musgrave has been named director general designate of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), succeeding John Wilson when he retires next summer after 38 years with the industry's leading trade associations. |
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| UK: JD Sports sells remaining JJB shares |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Sporting goods firm JD Sports has sold its remaining stake in rival retailer JJB Sports, it announced today. |
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| UK: Textile testing expert adds colour standards role |
| 10/12/2009 |
| Ian Strudwick, technical manager at textile testing laboratory Shirley Technologies (STL), has been named chairman of the BSI Committee that oversees textile colour standards. |
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| US: TradeStone extends PLM with Creative Design tool |
| 10/12/2009 |
| TradeStone Software has released a new Creative Design module that further extends and strengthens its PLM capabilities. |
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| British Fashion Awards |
| 10/12/2009 |
 The British Fashion Council announced Christopher Bailey as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year Award. Ten other leading fashion figures were also honoured at the 2009 British Fashion Awards, supported by Swarovski, |
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| US: Rue21 doubles Q3 profit to $6m |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Fashion retailer Rue21 plans to open 100 new stores next year after more than doubling its third quarter profit. |
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| US: Talbots nets Q3 profit despite sales dip |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Women's wear retailer The Talbots returned to profitability in its third quarter, thanks to a tight control on costs and expenses. |
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| Burberry to show at LFW again |
| 09/12/2009 |
| The British fashion industry got a jolt today upon confirmation that Burberry is to show for |
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| i-D Magazine celebrates 30th anniversary |
| 09/12/2009 |
| 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of i-D and to celebrate, |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| Martin Margiela leaves namesake house |
| 09/12/2009 |
| After month's of speculation, Martin Margiela has confirmed |
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| Feiyue collaborates with Steph.Cop |
| 09/12/2009 |
 Just in time for the Holiday season, quirky heritage brand Feiyue released a limited edition trainer. Feiyue teamed up with graffiti artist, graphic and fashion designer Steph.Cop, and is famous for co-founding the streetwear labels Homecore and |
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| New director at UKFT |
| 09/12/2009 |
| The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) appointed Eric Musgrave, the former editorial director of |
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| Art launches kids range |
| 09/12/2009 |
| February 2010 will see the launch of Spanish trademark art® Footwear’s children collection at the |
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| US: Cherokee revenues up, net profit down |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Cherokee has reported a small rise in both its third quarter revenues and operating income, although net revenues fell due to certain tax issues. |
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| US: The Men's Warehouse Q3 earnings rise |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Despite a reduction in store traffic, The Men's Wearhouse has reported a rise in its third quarter earnings per share and outdone its guidance given in September. However, the company has warned that it expects fourth quarter store sales to be flat to lower on the same period last year. |
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| PAKISTAN: Textile makers demand cotton yarn export ban |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Workers at a number of textile plants in Pakistan have taken strike action in protest against cotton yarn exports from the country. |
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| US: Cherokee signs footwear deal with ACI |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Apparel company Cherokee has signed an exclusive licence agreement with ACI International to make men's, women's and children's footwear for its Sideout and Sideout Sport brands. |
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| US: The Talbots refinances debt, buys out major stakeholder |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Japanese retailer Aeon has retired its majority shareholding in The Talbots, amid plans for the US chain to merge with a special purpose acquisition company. |
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| CANADA: Reitmans Q3 profit dips on flat sales |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Apparel retail group Reitmans (Canada) saw its third quarter profit drop 17.8% to C$18.9m (US$17.8m) amid stagnant sales. |
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| HONG KONG: Yue Yuen sales slip 3% during November |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Athletic footwear maker Yue Yuen has posted a 3% drop in November operating revenue. |
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| UK: Schulz appointed to CFO role at Lawson |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Supply chain software provider Lawson Software has announced that Stefan Schulz is being promoted to its chief financial officer. |
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| US: Nike launches "lowest profile" basketball shoe |
| 09/12/2009 |
| Sportswear giant Nike is launching what it claims is its lowest-profile and lightest basketball shoe to date - the Nike Zoom Kobe V. |
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| Celebrating 3 Years Online and New Opportunities ? JoshEllsworth.com |
| 08/12/2009 |
Did you know that my blog – Â www.joshellsworth.com has been online now for 3 years? Â As far as I know, it was the first blog providing advice for apparel decorators online. Â I’m glad to see that since the launch of this blog, many other have sprouted up contributing very helpful insights to you – the [...] |
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| FRANCE: Sport 2000 hires Nike executive |
| 08/12/2009 |
| French sportswear retailer Sport 2000 has appointed Catherine Soudan to head its footwear, accessories and luggage activities, replacing Fabrice Grandmougin who has left the company. |
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| Wonder jeans start revolution in Europe |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ), the innovative |
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| JAPAN: Teijin forms marine recycling plan with Henri Lloyd |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Teijin Fibers Limited has announced a collaboration with the UK's marine apparel maker Henri Lloyd to collect and recycle used garments. |
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| UK: Tesco boosts third quarter sales 8.8% |
| 08/12/2009 |
| UK supermarket retailer Tesco has posted an 8.8% increase in third quarter sales amid "recessionary conditions" in a number of its retail markets. |
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| LONDON: Permira discusses Valentino debt with major lender |
| 08/12/2009 |
| UK private equity company Permira is expected to buy around a third of the debt in its Italian luxury goods firm Valentino Fashion Group this week |
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| US: Police investigate designer shoe heist |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Police in Florida were called to a shoe store where US$135,OOO worth of designer footwear was stolen over the weekend, according to local news agency news-press. |
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| JAPAN: Knitwear firm pilots made-to-order service |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Japanese knitwear manufacturer Shima Seiki Mfg has launched a made-to-order knitwear service in a Shanghai department store aimed at boosting the profile of the company's high-end knitting machines. |
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| US: TAF launches exclusive Adidas shoe |
| 08/12/2009 |
| TAF, previously known as The Athlete's Foot, announced today that it is launching a brand-exclusive Adidas shoe in two colour-ways for the US holiday season. |
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| HONG KONG: Li & Fung and Hudson's Bay agree sourcing partnership |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Hong Kong-based global consumer goods exporter Li & Fung Limited and the Hudson's Bay Trading Company have announced a global sourcing strategic partnership. |
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| US: Frederick's of Hollywood hires licensing agent |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Women's intimate apparel business Frederick's of Hollywood Group has launched a licensing programme for its flagship brand, hiring Vault Agency to manage its global licensing initiatives. |
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| Mango expands in Iraq |
| 08/12/2009 |
 Further developing its international expansion, Spanish fashion brand Mango opens in Iraq. With this opening, the international retailer is now present in every country in the region, which it first entered in 1997 with the opening of its first store in |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| Fur Coat & No Knickers |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Recently style site Fur Coat & No Knickers launched giving advice to shop stylishly for less. The |
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| Alice by Temperley launches |
| 08/12/2009 |
| Temperley London is launching its second line called Alice by Temperley for SS10. The Alice |
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| Amazon looks for UK store sites |
| 07/12/2009 |
 Amazon, the world’s biggest online retailer is planning a surprise invasion of the British high street, reported The Times. Property landlords said that the American company, which has a market value of $59.1 billion (£35.6 billion), had launched a secret search |
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| Retailers face financial woes |
| 07/12/2009 |
| More than 4,000 UK retail groups experienced major financial difficulty in November and early 2010 |
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| Handbag.com partners with The Style Show 2009 |
| 07/12/2009 |
 Dedicated to women’s lifestyle and launched in 1999, fashion site handbag.com will be the official media partner of The Style Show, an integral part of the 21st annual Clothes Show Live. For the second year running handbag.com will be providing |
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| Justin Hustlin 1st birthday |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Premium streetwear label Justin Hustlin is celebration its first anniversary on 12th December 2009. |
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| Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories 10 years |
| 07/12/2009 |
| For ten years the Vintage Fashion, Textiles & Accessories |
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| Margin Feb 2010 preview |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Known for its directional mens and womenswear, independent trade exhibition Margin will take |
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| Pixie picks Kay Desmond |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Following in the footsteps of Lara Stone, Amanda Lepore and Alice Dellal, style icon Pixie Geldof |
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| CHINA: Ever-Glory director resigns |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Ever-Glory International has said that Bennet P. Tchaikovsky, an independent director and chairman of the audit committee and a member of the compensation committee, has resigned from each of the positions. |
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| CHINA: Industry demands more intellectual property control |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Further efforts to control intellectual property theft within the Chinese garment manufacturing industry will still be required, despite Chinese government crackdowns and a new International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) initiative, says a China-based industry manager. |
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| US: Iconix secures Candie's license renewal with Kohl's |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Fashion operator Iconix Brand Group has renewed a direct-to-retail license agreement for its Candie's apparel brand. |
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| US: Ross Stores changes senior management structure |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Discount fashion retailer Ross Stores has announced a new senior management structure, with Barbara Rentler, Michael O'Sullivan and James Fassio promoted to president roles. |
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| US: Stride Rite appoints president |
| 07/12/2009 |
| The Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) has appointed Sharon John as its unit president. She will begin her new role in late December. |
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| CHINA: Li Ning steps up global expansion plans |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Chinese sportswear firm Li Ning, which shot to fame when its founder headlined the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony last year, is reportedly eyeing a first international retail store in the US. |
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| SWITZERLAND: Textiles face sidelines in tariff cut talks |
| 07/12/2009 |
| More than 20 emerging nations, including India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Argentina, Brazil and Egypt, have agreed to a preferential trade blueprint to cut tariffs by at least 20% on at least 70% of goods exported, but textiles and apparel may be discluded. |
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| US: DSW agrees Miss America shoe deal |
| 07/12/2009 |
| DSW Shoe Warehouse and The Miss America Organisation have entered into a long-term partnership for the footwear firm to become the official provider of shoes for the Miss America pageant and a national sponsor for The Miss America Organisation. |
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| US: Hampshire Group names Peter Woodward to board |
| 07/12/2009 |
| US apparel firm Hampshire Group has announced the appointment of Peter Woodward to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Woodward has also become a member of the company's audit committee. |
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| US: Multi-channel retailers enjoy sales holiday most |
| 07/12/2009 |
| E-commerce provider iCongo said its online holiday sales were substantially up last weekend, as retailers with multi-channel operations performed best. |
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| Monday busiest online shopping day ever |
| 07/12/2009 |
| Online Christmas shopping is set to soar, and £1.4 million was |
| Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FashionUnited/UK |
| JAPAN: Showa to pilot new silk denim fabric |
| 04/12/2009 |
| Japanese textile firm Showa Co has announced it has developed a process for creating what it claims will be the world's first commercial luxury 100% silk denim fabric. |
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| US: Jensan agrees Izod G license deal with PVH |
| 04/12/2009 |
| Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has licensed Jensan Apparel Corporation to produce and market a full range of golfwear for men, women and children under its Izod G brand. |
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| US: Maidenform appoints DeHart as chief marketing officer |
| 04/12/2009 |
| US intimate apparel firm Maidenform Brands has named Lucille DeHart to the position of chief marketing officer. |
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| US: Total Apparel to launch World Cup range |
| 04/12/2009 |
| US clothing maker Total Apparel Group is to launch a FIFA branded collection called Event in Spring 2010, ahead of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. |
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| COMMENT: Can Sri Lanka avoid being ethically unemployed? |
| 04/12/2009 |
| Over the years Sri Lanka's $3.5bn clothing industry has made a textbook transition from cut-and-sew manufacturer to value-added vertical production platform, with local fabric and accessories suppliers shoring up its supply chain and design colleges ensuring there is enough home-grown talent to add yet another layer to its skills base. |
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| US: Detroit police raid counterfeit stores - report |
| 04/12/2009 |
| Police in Detroit have seized around US$800,000 worth of counterfeit clothing at shops suspected due to their low prices, reports local media. |
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