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ANALYSIS: Foot Locker unveils new expansionist strategy

10/03/2010
Retailer Foot Locker is poised to enter a new era of expansion, vowing to grow annual sales by 25% to US$6bn over the next five years.

COMMENT: An insight to fashion blogging

10/03/2010
Whether they are posting London Fashion Week catwalk images straight from their Blackberry's or drooling over the latest pair of Balenciaga wedges, bloggers are becoming an important voice in the new generation of style.

FINLAND: Esprit buys sales agency to speed growth

10/03/2010
Hong Kong-based fashion retail group Esprit Holdings has taken over its sales agency in Finland in a move intended to speed up its expansion in the country.

NEW ZEALAND: Rembrandt Suits finds fashion tool fit

10/03/2010
A reduction in operating costs and improved visibility of key manufacturing and supply chain information are just some of the benefits claimed by men's wear maker Rembrandt Suits after investing in new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

PAKISTAN: Strike threatened over cotton quotas

10/03/2010
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has threatened a nationwide strike to protest against quota restrictions on exports of cotton yarns.

UK: Dawson Q2 overshadowed by pension deficit

10/03/2010
Scottish cashmere firm Dawson International Plc has delivered what it describes as a "satisfactory" full year, helped by a strong performance from its knitwear divisions, but said an increase in pension liabilities represents a challenge for the company.

US: American Eagle Outfitters Q4 profit soars 81%

10/03/2010
Higher sales and lower markdowns of its teen clothing and accessories have combined to end the fourth quarter on a high note for retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

US: American Eagle to shutter Martin+Osa

10/03/2010
American Eagle Outfitters has announced plans to close down its loss-making Martin+Osa business after it failed to justify further investment.

US: Collective Brands cuts Q4 loss as margins rise

10/03/2010
Footwear retailer Collective Brands saw its fourth quarter loss narrow to US$10.9m, compared to $144m last year, as an improved customer focus led to fatter margins.

US: J Crew returns to Q4 profit as sales surge

10/03/2010
Casual apparel company J Crew returned to the black in the fourth quarter with a net profit of US$40.4m, boosted by a double-digit revenue surge.

US: Madonna clothing range to hit Macy's stores

10/03/2010
A much-speculated clothing collection by Madonna will hit Macy's stores in August after the pop star struck a joint venture deal with Iconix Brand Group.

US: Neiman Marcus swings to Q2 profit

10/03/2010
Upscale department store retailer Neiman Marcus Inc has swung to a second quarter profit, helped by easy comparisons with the year-ago period and a return of high-spending shoppers to its stores.

US: Stage Stores books 9.9% rise in Q4 profit

10/03/2010
Apparel and footwear retailer Stage Stores Inc has beaten expectations with a 9.9% rise in fourth quarter profit, offsetting lower sales with tight control over inventories and costs.

VIETNAM: Naf Naf opens first Vietnamese store

10/03/2010
French fashion brand Naf Naf Paris opened a flagship store in the centre of Ho Chi Minh city last week, the company's first store in Vietnam.

AUSTRALIA: AWI appoints McCullough as acting CEO

09/03/2010
Stuart McCullough has been appointed as the acting CEO of Australian Wool Innovation as the organisation looks for a long-term replacement for Brenda McGahan.

BANGLADESH: Investors set up first metal button facility

09/03/2010
A trio of investors from the US, Hong Kong and Bangladesh are setting up Bangladesh's first metal button and rivets factory to supply the country's $14bn garment export sector.

BRAZIL: Retaliation planned over US cotton subsidies

09/03/2010
Brazil is set to impose a 100% tariff on imports of US cotton in a series of retaliatory measures against US cotton subsidies, the country's government has announced.

CHINA: Suppliers to meet buyers at new sourcing shows

09/03/2010
The organiser of the China Sourcing Fairs is adding a new Garments & Textiles show to its line-up, with the first events set to take place later this year in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Johannesburg in South Africa.

COMMENT: Cotton dispute shows trade frailties

09/03/2010
The global importance of cotton trade has been underlined by a subsidies spat between the US and Brazil today (9 March).

COMMENT: Garment sector well-placed to sell sustainability

09/03/2010
The garment industry's global supply network across developing countries gives it a key role to play in leading the push towards sustainability and eco-friendly production. But the sector must work as an industry with an industry-wide organisation and an industry-wide standard if it is to avoid the errors of compliance, believes David Birnbaum.

Global news roundup

09/03/2010
The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.

HONG KONG: New exhibitor area added to Fashion Access

09/03/2010
A new exhibitor area called Total Look will be opened at this year's Fashion Access trade fair, being held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 29-31 March.

INDONESIA: Billabong sued for $153m by ex-licensee

09/03/2010
Australian surfwear brand Billabong International is being sued by its former Indonesian licensee, CV Bali Balance (CVBB), over allegations the termination of its licence in 2005 was invalid.

UK: Clothing sales drive retail recovery

09/03/2010
Strong sales of clothing and footwear helped like-for-like UK retail sales to rise 2.2% during February, but experts remain cautious about longer-term trends.

US: Dick's Sporting Goods swings to Q4 profit

09/03/2010
Sports apparel, footwear and equipment retailer Dick's Sporting Goods Inc has swung to a fourth quarter profit, helped by higher sales and tight control over costs and inventories.

US: Frederick's of Hollywood narrows losses

09/03/2010
Women's intimate apparel firm Frederick's of Hollywood Group has posted a narrowed loss for the second quarter, helped by expense reductions and the closure of underperforming stores.

US: Gap Inc rolls out new fulfilment system

09/03/2010
Gap Inc has deployed a new system at its Columbus, Ohio, fulfilment centre for the company's e-commerce division.

US: Limited Brands amends credit deal

09/03/2010
Limited Brands has announced an amendment and extension of the credit agreement it finalised just over a year ago.

US: Payless launches latest toning shoe

09/03/2010
US retailer Payless ShoeSource has released a new toning shoe by sports brand Champion, hot on the heels of a surge in demand for workout shoes.

US: Perry Ellis launches Top-Flite in Kmart

09/03/2010
Perry Ellis International is launching a range of golf apparel under the Top-Flite brand at Kmart after signing an agreement with Sears Holdings Corporation.

US: Target unveils Shaun White Shoes range

09/03/2010
Retailer Target is poised to launch an exclusive collection of skate-inspired footwear under the Shaun White Shoes banner.

US: Tommy Bahama launches baseball line

09/03/2010
A new series of "Collector's Edition" Major League Baseball shirts has been launched by lifestyle apparel brand Tommy Bahama.

ANALYSIS: Wal-Mart and M&S take green initiative

08/03/2010
US retail giant Wal-Mart has joined Marks and Spencer (M&S) by launching a barrage of green commitments relating to suppliers and transportation.

FRANCE: Lise Charmel eyes growth after investment

08/03/2010
Top-of-the-range French lingerie brand Lise Charmel has opened its capital to CIC-Banque de Vizille in order to raise funds for revenue growth.

LITHUANIA: Sourcing boost at Baltic Textile + Leather fair

08/03/2010
Textile and fashion industry professionals keen to explore business opportunities in the Baltic States might want to consider visiting the region's biggest apparel trade show later this year.

The week ahead on just-style...

08/03/2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.

UK: Asda launches 100 day guarantee scheme

08/03/2010
Asda, the supermarket chain that sells George branded clothes, has announced today a new scheme to offer shoppers a 100 day guarantee on garments.

UK: Blacks continues restructuring amid takeover talk

08/03/2010
Outdoor apparel retailer Blacks Leisure Group said it has not yet received a concrete takeover offer from leading shareholder Sports Direct.

UK: Green consultancy helps evaluate ethical sourcing

08/03/2010
Textile testing specialist Shirley Technologies (STL) has launched a specialist 'green' consultancy service to help retailers and manufacturers evaluate the ethical potential of their sourcing or manufacturing processes.

US: Cache books "disappointing" Q4

08/03/2010
Women's wear retailer Cache Inc has booked a "disappointing" fourth quarter performance after impairment charges and markdowns pushed it to a loss of $1.2m.

US: JoS A Bank continues "risk free" promotion

08/03/2010
US suit retailer JoS A Bank Clothiers is to bring back its "risk free" promotion to refund the price of a suit or sportcoat if the purchaser loses his job.

US: The Talbots promotes Kindler to EVP role

08/03/2010
Apparel retailer The Talbots has announced the promotion of Lizanne Kindler to executive vice president, general merchandise manager.

COMMENT: Retailers weather the storms in February

05/03/2010
Despite fears that heavy snowstorms on the east coast of the United States would hurt February sales, the latest retail results released yesterday (4 March) suggest apparel shoppers refused to be put off by wintry weather.

EUROPE: Court backs EU tariffs on Chinese shoes

05/03/2010
A European court has dismissed Chinese claims that a recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on shoes from China and Vietnam was unfair.

FRANCE: Lacemaker Desseilles in administration

05/03/2010
Calais-based Desseilles, which makes lace used in lingerie and corsetry, has been placed under judicial administration by a commercial court in Boulogne-sur-Mer for a period of six months, following a sustained slump in orders.

Global news roundup

05/03/2010
The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.

SWITZERLAND: Brian Atwood to leave Bally shoe brand

05/03/2010
Swiss shoe brand Bally International AG has parted company with its artistic director Brian Atwood.

UK: Gieves & Hawkes chief executive "quits"

05/03/2010
Steven Walton, chief executive of tailored clothing retailer Gieves & Hawkes, has quit his post and returned to Hong Kong, according to unconfirmed reports.

UK: Kim Winser named chairman of Agent Provocateur

05/03/2010
Luxury lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur has named former Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser as its new chairman.

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