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, Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi and Zambia in a bid to improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers through trade.
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INDIA: Iconix and Reliance form joint venture
Iconix Brand Group today (22 February) announced a joint venture with Reliance to sell its brands in India.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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US: Nike unveils Flyknit shoe range
Nike has unveiled its Flyknit footwear, which it claims "refines the idea of running footwear".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US: American Apparel appoints Schiff as GMM
American Apparel has announced the appointment of Jordan Schiff as general merchandise manager.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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