http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewNews MPDClick Daily News en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:28:58 GMT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:28:58 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com web@mudpie.co.uk web@mudpie.co.uk http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616631&listId=12030 Swimwear giant The Warnaco Group is snapping up distributor operations in popular markets for its Calvin Klein brand, it told investors this week. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616631&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616642&listId=12030 Workers unions and international labour-rights organisations are demanding an overhaul of safety regulations in the Bangladesh apparel industry after a fire killed 21 people at a garment factory at the end of last month. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616642&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616641&listId=12030 Fiona Jenvey, CEO of trend forecasting company Mudpie hosted a trend master class earlier this week. The event, held in association with the Manchester Fashion Network, an organisation promoting the fashion business within the UKs most stylish city, was held at the trendy Dry Bar in central Manchester. The venue created the perfect setting for Fiona to give attendees an insight into the intelligence behind commercial fashion trends and a brief look at the science behind fashion forecasting. Guests also explored Mudpies three forecast trends for the spring/summer 2011 season: Enlighten, Sobriety & Fable. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616641&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616575&listId=12030 Mudpies first visit to the Next Season fashion fairs (including Fast Fashion, Body Style and Tex-Style) in Poland created a lot of interest with key brands in the Polish market. The trend seminar made by Sales Director, Ben Harris covered both autumn winter 10/11 and spring summer 11 seasons, providing attendees with an essential insight into graphics, prints, garments and colour trends for the seasons. An audience of almost 100 gathered for the events including designers from some of Polands biggest apparel brands, many of whom travelled to Poznan especially to participate in the seminars and was even attended by Maria Nowakowska, Miss Poland herself! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616575&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616587&listId=12030 The US has requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) examine whether Indian textiles and apparel exports are within the threshold that exempts some poor nations from strict rules that ban the provision of export subsidies. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616587&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616620&listId=12030 UK retail giant John Lewis Partnership remains cautious about the prospects for 2010, despite reporting a 9.7% rise in underlying full-year pre-tax profit to GBP306.6m (US$461.4m). Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616620&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616627&listId=12030 Children's apparel retailer The Gymboree Corporation has posted a 12.5% rise in fourth quarter profit, helped by higher sales and control of its markdowns. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616627&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616632&listId=12030 Retailer Gymboree is expanding into the Middle East after signing its first retail franchise agreement, with Azadea G Group. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616632&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616609&listId=12030 Footwear specialist Heelys has moved to "significantly reduce" the number of SKUs it sells through retail channels after posting another loss in the last quarter of 2009. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616609&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616621&listId=12030 Sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc has named its chairman and chief executive officer Mickey Newsome as the new executive chairman of the company. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616621&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616634&listId=12030 Pop-inspired apparel retailer Hot Topic posted a 44% decline in fourth quarter profit to US$8m after experiencing a double-digit sales decline. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616634&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616633&listId=12030 Retailer Men's Wearhouse posted a fourth quarter loss of US$18.9m, impacted by a 4% sales decline. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616633&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616628&listId=12030 Supply chain platform TradeCard is helping its customers monitor their trading partners against international watch lists by scanning each transaction at three different points. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616628&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616597&listId=12030 Vietnamese exports to the UK have been hit hard by the global economic turmoil during fiscal 2009, but footwear continues to be the leading category. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616597&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616608&listId=12030 Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters is going back to its roots after deciding to ditch its struggling men's and women's concept Martin+Osa. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616608&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616560&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616560&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616573&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616573&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616565&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616565&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616566&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616566&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616535&listId=12030 The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has threatened a nationwide strike to protest against quota restrictions on exports of cotton yarns. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616535&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616536&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616536&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616574&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616574&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616540&listId=12030 American Eagle Outfitters has announced plans to close down its loss-making Martin+Osa business after it failed to justify further investment. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616540&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616539&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616539&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616538&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616538&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616563&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616563&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616537&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616537&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616564&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616564&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616541&listId=12030 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. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616541&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616451&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616451&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616447&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616447&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616444&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616444&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616448&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616448&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616469&listId=12030 The global importance of cotton trade has been underlined by a subsidies spat between the US and Brazil today (9 March). Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616469&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616467&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616467&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616472&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616472&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616442&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616442&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616449&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616449&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616443&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616443&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616470&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616470&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616471&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616471&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616468&listId=12030 Gap Inc has deployed a new system at its Columbus, Ohio, fulfilment centre for the company's e-commerce division. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616468&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616441&listId=12030 Limited Brands has announced an amendment and extension of the credit agreement it finalised just over a year ago. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616441&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616426&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616426&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616452&listId=12030 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616452&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616450&listId=12030 Retailer Target is poised to launch an exclusive collection of skate-inspired footwear under the Shaun White Shoes banner. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616450&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616453&listId=12030 A new series of "Collector's Edition" Major League Baseball shirts has been launched by lifestyle apparel brand Tommy Bahama. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616453&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616380&listId=12030 US retail giant Wal-Mart has joined Marks and Spencer (M&S) by launching a barrage of green commitments relating to suppliers and transportation. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616380&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616343&listId=12030 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616343&listId=12030 http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616381&listId=12030 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mpdclick.com/mudpie/action/viewListItem?id=1616381&listId=12030