just-style's research roundup
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at innovation within water sports apparel, a summary of designer collaborations at H&M, and an overview of clothing and...
View ArticleFocus: Apparel sales in Asia Pacific
Apparel sales in the Asia Pacific region are continuing on a golden growth trajectory despite a slowdown in China. Domestic brands are continuing to hold their own, and foreign brands intent on making...
View ArticleInterview: Tim Wheeler, president, international division, Jockey
Overseeing international operations for one of the world's most-recognised brands, Tim Wheeler paints a picture of a business model fine-tuned for success.
View ArticleUS: John Varvatos goes live with FashionManager ERP
Men's wear clothing brand John Varvatos Enterprises (JVE) has implemented the FashionManager solution from RLM Apparel Software Systems to increase visibility and efficiency across its demand to...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Billabong halts trading as takeover talks continue
Australian surfwear brand Billabong has halted trading in its shares while negotiations continue with its two suitors.
View ArticlePSF 2013: Unlocking the value of the supply chain
As retailers struggle to differentiate themselves from their peers, and have little room to manoeuvre when it comes to mark-ups and markdowns, there's a growing awareness that the supply chain can...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Billabong suspends shares as it extends talks
Billabong has indefinitely suspended its shares from trading as it continues takeover talks with its two suitors.
View ArticlePSF 2013: Chemical challenges reveal "crazy complexity"
The complicated mix of legal requirements, standards and certification schemes facing brands and retailers when managing chemicals in the apparel supply chain was outlined at the recent Prime Source...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Billabong in exclusive talks as bid cut to AUD287m
Australian surfwear brand Billabong will enter ten days of exclusive talks with a consortium led by the former boss of the brand's America's division after the group cut its bid by 45% to AUD0.60 per...
View ArticleGUATEMALA: Agrees enforced labour laws under DR-CAFTA
The Guatemalan government has agreed to enforce its labour laws - finally resolving a complaint filed in 2008 by the US government under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement...
View ArticlePERU: Calls for labour reform a "hot-button" issue
Efforts by a group of US apparel brands and retailers to persuade the Peruvian government to repeal legislation that allows the use of short-term contracts in the country's garment industry have, as...
View ArticleUS: Landgrebe to lead Bebe Stores 2b division
US women's wear retailer Bebe Stores has appointed Michelle Landgrebe as executive vice president and general merchandising manager of its 2b outlet division.
View ArticleEUROPE: Study urges re-think on apparel trade policy
A new study into the impact of the branded clothing sector on the European economy is calling for a shift in thinking when it comes to setting out trade policies to include the full breadth of the...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Billabong extends talks with Sycamore Partners
Billabong has extended exclusive talks with Sycamore Partners and former Americas boss Paul Naude to consider the potential sale of the Australian surfwear brand.
View ArticleUS: VF lifts full-year guidance on Q1 profit growth
Apparel maker VF Corporation has today (26 April) lifted its full-year earnings guidance after reporting a 25.7% jump in first-quarter net profit.
View ArticleUS: DeSL opens New York City office
UK-based software provider DeSL has opened a New York City office, close to its growing customer base in the fashion, apparel, textile and footwear sectors.
View ArticleUS: VF reopens Wrangler distribution plant in Hackleburg
Apparel giant VF Corporation has reopened its distribution facility in Hackleburg, two years after it was destroyed in a tornado.
View ArticleIn the money: Falling jeanswear costs boost VF
A positive first quarter for VF Corporation - net profit surged up 25% on last year - was marked by strong performance for The North Face and Vans, and improving margins as jeanswear costs fell.
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Billabong in trading halt ahead of update
Australian surfwear brand Billabong has placed its shares in another trading halt today (7 May) ahead of an update regarding the potential sale of the business.
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Billabong requests voluntary share suspension
Australian surfwear brand Billabong has requested a voluntary suspension of trading in its shares so it can progress takeover discussions with interested parties.
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