Ethiopia is trying to position itself as a sourcing destination for the textile and apparel industry. But ambitious government projections of a US$500m a-year turnover sector by 2008/2009 are lagging way behind, with exports of just US$12.6m achieved in 2007.
One of the most popular magazines for women, O,The Oprah Magazine, showcases online retailer of plus size swimwear, www.AlwaysForMe.com ,and their selection of plus size bathing suits that "handle the curves" in its June 2008 issue Beach Special. (PRWeb May
In two executive appointments at Phoenix Footwear Group today (20 May), Russell Hall has been named president of the Chambers Belt Company division and Mike Crosno has been promoted to senior vice president of sales at the Trotters and SoftWalk
The New York based Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is launching a new fashion product lifecycle management (PLM) programme for FIT students and fashion industry professionals.
Jones Apparel Group Inc today (20 May) said Aru Kulkarni has been appointed to the newly created role of president of sales at its Women's Wholesale Sportswear division.
The Spanish retail boom of recent years has come to an abrupt end after the country’s rapid house price inflation has gone into reverse â€" but the fallout for the clothing market is likely to be less severe than other
Tandy Brands Accessories Inc is to manufacture and sell a range of men’s, women’s, young men’s, and juniors’ leather accessories under the Dr Martens’ brand.
Russia and the CIS countries have the potential to become Adidas Group’s biggest European markets by 2010, the German sports goods maker said today (20 May).
Upscale lifestyle brand Bonwit Teller is to be relaunched by a team led by River West Brands LLC, its subsidiary Avenue Brands, and fashion industry entrepreneur Andrei Najjar.
Marks & Spencer Group Plc, Britain’s largest clothing retailer, today (20 May) delivered a mixed bag of full-year results, breaking through the GBP1bn profit barrier for the first time in more than a decade, but also warning of tough times
RSR's most recent benchmark report: "The Future of Application Delivery in Retail: Benchmark Study 2008" reveals that maintenance associated with legacy application portfolios is becoming a make-or-break challenge for retailers to overcome. Legacy applications prevent retailers from addressing a growing
After 10 years of beautiful angora creations it became evident that the most creative ideas were customer inspired designs," says Angora Knit for You owner Diane Antonietta. (PRWeb May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://ww1.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb953284.htm
Three months after buying a majority stake in Hussein Chalayan’s London-based fashion business, Puma has hired a new chief executive officer to drive the brand’s growth.
Department store retailer Dillard’s Inc plans to close underperforming stores, reduce capital expenditures and improve its merchandise in 2008 as it tries to weather the current economic storm.
International Textile Group Inc has named Willis C †Billy’ Moore as its executive vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Gary L Smith who is leaving the company to pursue other career opportunities.
What better way for this legendary British brand to celebrate its 100th birthday than with a new collection. The birthday celebratory collection will be called, appropriately enough, The 100 Collection. This collection will include Braille T-Shirts and many other unique
Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced its Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids will start Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Nordstrom hopes the earlier start date will let shoppers take advantage of sale prices during Memorial
