| 2012-02-22 17:41:00 MOZAMBIQUE: Joins Cotton made in Africa scheme Mozambique is the latest country to sign up to the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative, joining Benin, Burkina Faso, Cte d'Ivoire, Malawi and Zambia in a bid to improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers through trade. |
| 2012-02-22 17:18:00 INDIA: Iconix and Reliance form joint venture Iconix Brand Group today (22 February) announced a joint venture with Reliance Brands to sell labels like Ed Hardy, Mossimo, London Fog, and Ocean Pacific in India. |
| 2012-02-22 16:44:00 Prince Charles to hold a reception to launch London Collections: Men The Prince of Wales is to host a reception this summer to celebrate the launch of London Collections: Men, a new showcase of British menswear, style and culture. |
| 2012-02-22 15:32:00 TK Maxx boss re-emerges at helm of Republic Fashion retailer Republic has hired former TK Maxx boss Paul Sweetenham to push forward its expansion as founder Tim Whitworth steps back from the day-to-day running of the business. |
| 2012-02-22 15:07:00 UK: Innovation in fabric design key to success Innovation and destinctive designs will be key to the success of fabric companies at the Textile Forum this year. |
| 2012-02-22 14:39:00 Peacocks sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill Peacocks has been sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, following weeks of negotiation with administrator KPMG. |
| 2012-02-22 14:35:00 UK: Edinburgh Woolen Mill acquires Peacocks Edinburgh Woollen Mill has acquired 388 Peacocks stores and concessions as well as the businesses' headquarters and logistics functions in Wales. |
| 2012-02-22 14:35:00 UK: Edinburgh Woolen Mill buys Peacocks Scottish retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill has won the race to buy collapsed UK discount fashion retailer Peacocks, it was revealed today (22 February), with the sale protecting 6,000 jobs but also leading to more than 3,100 redundancies. |
| 2012-02-22 14:35:00 UK: Edinburgh Woollen Mill buys Peacocks Scottish retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill has won the race to buy collapsed UK discount fashion retailer Peacocks, it was revealed today (22 February), with the sale protecting 6,000 jobs but also leading to more than 3,100 redundancies. |
| 2012-02-22 14:28:00 US: Nike unveils Flyknit shoe range Nike has unveiled its Flyknit footwear, which it claims "refines the idea of running footwear". |
| 2012-02-22 14:28:00 US: Nike unveils Flyknit seamless running shoes Ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, sportswear giant Nike has unveiled an ultra-lightweight and virtually seamless shoe, which it claims "redefines the idea of running footwear". |
| 2012-02-22 14:12:00 US: Revolution Capital acquires ribbon manufacturer LSSM Revolution Capital announced that it has completed the acquisition of ribbon company LSSM and its subsidiaries from the Mor San Corporation. |
| 2012-02-22 14:12:00 US: Revolution Capital buys ribbon maker LSSM Private equity firm Revolution Capital has bought ribbon manufacturer LSSM and its subsidiaries from the Mor San Corporation for an undisclosed sum. |
| 2012-02-22 13:48:00 CAMBODIA: Puma supplier to re-open after worker shooting Sportswear firm Puma today (22 February) confirmed that a supplier factory in Cambodia where three women were shot will open again on Friday. |
| 2012-02-22 13:18:00 US: Saks fourth-quarter net income surges on strong sales Saks saw fourth-quarter net income surge on the back of strong apparel, handbags, jewellery, fragrances and men's accessories sales. |
| 2012-02-22 13:18:00 US: Saks Q4 profit surges on strong sales Upscale retailer Saks Inc has seen its fourth-quarter net income surge on the back of strong sales of apparel, handbags, jewellery, fragrances and men's accessories. |
| 2012-02-22 12:28:00 US: American Apparel appoints Schiff as GMM Casualwear retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has hired former Urban Ouftitters executive Jordan Schiff as its new general merchandise manager. |
| 2012-02-22 12:27:00 US: Steve Madden posts full-year profit jump Steve Madden recorded a jump in fourth-quarter and full-year net income as the footwear manufacturer benefited from acquisitions and strong sales of its women's footwear and handbags. |
| 2012-02-22 12:27:00 US: Higher sales lift Steve Madden Q4 profit by 35% Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden has booked a double-digit jump in both fourth-quarter and full-year profit thanks to acquisitions and strong sales of its women's footwear and handbags. |
| 2012-02-22 12:26:00 US: Texprocess Americas trade fair to debut in April The latest in product development, technology, and international trade updates for the sewn products industry are promised during the upcoming Texprocess Americas event which is taking place in April alongside Techtextil North America. |
| 2012-02-22 11:35:00 US: Collective Brands announces licence agreements for 10 countries Collective Brands has announced agreements to bring a number of its brands to Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, five South American countries, and the Czech Republic. |
| 2012-02-22 11:35:00 US: Collective Brands inks licence deals for ten countries Collective Brands has inked new licence agreements to take a number of its brands to Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, five South American countries, and the Czech Republic. |
| 2012-02-22 11:10:00 Debenhams rolls out latest own label Kate Thomas Debenhams is rolling out another of its own label offerings, Kate Thomas, replacing the space in the department store previously occupied by Jane Norman concessions. |
| 2012-02-22 09:50:00 Edinburgh Woollen Mill re-enters bidding race for Peacocks Edinburgh Woollen Mill re-entered talks to buy Peacocks over the weekend, it is understood. |
| 2012-02-22 09:50:00 Edinburgh Woollen Mill re-enters bidding race for Peacocks Edinburgh Woollen Mill re-entered talks to buy Peacocks over the weekend, it is understood. |
| 2012-02-22 09:48:00 AX Paris to target Asos and Bank with wholesale push Young fashion brand AX Paris is to relaunch its wholesale business, having taken on an agent in central London. |
| 2012-02-22 09:45:00 Tommy Hilfiger stockists get incentive to sell Luxury label Tommy Hilfiger is attempting to encourage staff selling its product to sell more with a competition to win a trip to New York. |
| 2012-02-22 09:42:00 Katrantzou shines with silhouette, colour and trademark playful prints As the worlds buyers and press jet off to Milan thismorning, Tuesdayat London Fashion Week was a day of contrasts. |
| 2012-02-21 15:40:00 BANGLADESH: Thread maker Coats caught in strike row Allegations that union leaders were held captive by factory managers at the Bangladesh head office of sewing thread and yarn supplier Coats Plc are "totally false," the company told just-style today (21 February). |
| 2012-02-21 15:14:00 UK: Debenhams launches Kate Thomas label Debenhams has launched a new own-brand called Kate Thomas. |
| 2012-02-21 15:14:00 UK: Debenhams launches Kate Thomas fast-fashion line UK department store retailer Debenhams has launched a new fast fashion range called Kate Thomas, which consists of just 20 pieces and will be updated every three weeks. |
| 2012-02-21 14:56:00 US: Macy's Q4 earnings up on strong holiday performance Macy's today (21 February) announced a jump in fourth-quarter net income as the US retailer recorded a "terrific holiday selling season". |
| 2012-02-21 14:56:00 US: Macy's Q4 earnings up on strong holiday sales US department store retailer Macy's today (21 February) announced an 11.7% jump in fourth-quarter profit after recording a "terrific holiday selling season". |
| 2012-02-21 13:49:00 US: Wal-Mart fourth-quarter profit slides Wal-Mart saw its fourth-quarter earnings fall 14.7%, but recorded its second consecutive rise in US quarterly sales. |
| 2012-02-21 13:49:00 US: Wal-Mart Q4 profit slides but US comps rise Discount retail giant Wal-Mart has seen its fourth-quarter earnings fall 14.7%, but recorded its second consecutive rise in US quarterly same-store sales. |
| 2012-02-21 13:34:00 Emerging markets to lift global lingerie industry Despite bullish attempts to present a positive face, there is no doubt recessionary pressures have weighed heavily on the global lingerie industry, with a new report from just-style suggesting sales grew by just 0.4% last year. But there are also modest reasons for optimism, with recovery likely to get underway in 2013. |
| 2012-02-21 12:36:00 CAMBODIA: Puma investigates shootings in factory protest Puma has begun investigating a shooting at one of its suppliers' factories in Cambodia. |
| 2012-02-21 12:36:00 CAMBODIA: Puma investigates shootings at factory protest Puma has begun investigating a shooting at one of its suppliers' factories in Cambodia. |
| 2012-02-21 12:26:00 M&S suffers further blow as new channels boss Aubrey-Cound quits Marks & Spencer has suffered another personnel blow as its director of new channels Susan Aubrey-Cound prepares to step down from the retailer next week after 11 years with the business. |
| 2012-02-21 12:04:00 Print and pattern still high on LFW agenda Monday saw some of Londons biggest fashion hitters take to catwalks all over London with print and pattern still high on the agenda |
| 2012-02-21 12:04:00 ITALY: Dsquared2 rolls out Centric Software PLM Dsquared2 has revealed that it has rolled out product life cycle management software from Centric Software. |
| 2012-02-21 11:09:00 UK: Marks and Spencer launches online outlet store Marks and Spencer today (21 February) announced the launch of an online outlet format. |
| 2012-02-21 10:54:00 FRANCE : Fung Brands completes takeover of Sonia Rykiel Hong Kong based investment firm Fung Brands has finalised an agreement to take an 80% stake in French luxury fashion brand Sonia Rykiel founded by the designer around 40 years ago. |
| 2012-02-21 10:12:00 Sonia Rykiel sold to Fung Brands French fashion label Sonia Rykiel has finalised a deal with Hong Kong based investment company Fung Brands, leaving the Rykiel family with just a 20% stake. |
| 2012-02-21 09:57:00 Playtex reports sales increase Lingerie brand Playtex has reported a 32% sales increase for the first six months of its financial year to December 31, 2011. |
| 2012-02-21 09:45:00 IMAGE GALLERY: Piqu continues to front HE by Mango campaign Spanish footballer Gerard Piqu is to continue his collaboration with Spanish retailer Mango as he is unveiled as the face of its menswear HE campaign for spring 12 and autumn 12. |
| 2012-02-21 09:28:00 M&S launches outlet format online Marks and Spencer is launching the outlet format of its stores on to its website for the first time from today. |
| 2012-02-20 18:51:00 FRANCE: Lectra names Alt software R&D director Technology firm Lectra has named Laurent Alt as the new director of its software R&D department, tasked with reinforcing the advances the company has made over the last seven years. |
| 2012-02-20 17:23:00 US: Considers adding cotton to GSP scheme The US has launched a review to consider the potential economic effects of adding cotton products the list of goods eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme. |
| 2012-02-20 17:22:00 CHINA: Michael Kors plans aggressive expansion Michael Kors is reportedly planning aggressive expansion in the Greater China region over the next three-to-five years. |
