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French research agency Eurostaf has recently released a report stating that the global luxury goods industry had registered negative growth in 2009. According to the agency, the luxury goods industry enjoyed 7.5% annual growth between 2003 and 2007, but that, by 2008, this had ...
Co-founders Dan Single and George Gorrow said they had been "struggling to achieve the margin necessary to fund the growth and development of the brand". Voluntary administration was the "only way to ensure the future of ksubi", they said in a statement. "We are and will remain ...
The Social Partners of the European Leather Industry (Cotance) addressed, in their Social Sectoral Dialogue Committee Meeting in December 15 in Brussels), the allegations made to the leather industry in general and to certain European tanneries and their customers in particular ...
Like 2.5 million others in the impoverished country, Suria works in the textile business, making items exported to the US and Europe, but unlike most other workers she has not had to leave her rural home for a job. Narsingdi -- In the small Bangladeshi town of Narsingdi, Suria ...
Edgar Vos, the designer known as "the emperor of Dutch fashion" who created clothing tailored for all figures and most budgets, has died, associates said Thursday. He was 78. Vos died of a heart attack while on vacation in Florida, said Tom Smit, the managing director of his ...
Technological advances have led to a sharp fall in the weight of women's handbags, research from British department store chain Debenhams has revealed. Women's handbags now weigh an average of 1.5 kg (3 lb), 57 percent less than the average of two years ago, Debenhams said in an ...
Opening up of retail sector for FDI can be considered as the prime reason behind the blooming organized retail sector. Despite the Government allowing only 51% of FDI in single format retail segment, global retail giants like Tesco, Wal-Mart and Metro AG are making inroads ...
Project Runway's fifth season standout contestant Korto Momolu will debut The Korto Momolu Collection, a contemporary female apparel and accessories line during New York City Fashion Week at the Union Square Ballroom on February 15, 2010. Momolu gained national recognition after ...
In a rallying cry for individual style, Target and Converse present the Converse One Star spring 2010 collection featuring all-American sportswear with a youthful spirit and artistic edge. The affordable collection includes men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, as well as ...
Teen fashionistas are seizing the opportunity to showcase their talents in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition. High school seniors from across the U.S. and Canada submitted their best fashion designs and fashion marketing, merchandising and retail management ...
Every actress wants to look her best when she steps out on the red carpet, and the SAG Awards are no exception. Actress Christina Hendricks is teaming up with Degree Women Ultra Clear's NEW Red Satin to sport a daring red dress on the red carpet while supporting Clothes Off Our ...
The southern province of Dong Nai is experiencing dearth of workers, particularly in footwear and textile-garment industry even though the region has a high unemployment ratio. This year, a number of industrial zones and companies in the province will require 60,000 to 70,000 ...
With 23 products spanning polo shirts, sweaters, fleeces, wind shirts and waterproofs, Glenmuir’s new Spring/Summer 2010 Men’s Performance & Trend Collection offers something for every golfer, in every weather situation. ‘Smart fabrics’ are at the heart of the new collection, ...
Oakley, Inc. announced the release of a new Global Collection of products designed to honor Oakley's global team of athletes participating in the Winter Olympics. As part of this rare array, a special edition sunglass and snow goggle carry custom Oakley art to salute the nations ...
Patra Silk, the UK’s leading mail order supplier of silk clothing, announced a 30% increase this week in sales of their thermal underwear, especially long sleeve silk vests and silk long johns. The rush comes at a time of extremely heavy snowfall across the country. Overnight ...
Metro-Detroit based business celebrates the grand opening of Destination Style Boutique. Located at 29107 Northwestern Highway in the Franklin Plaza Shopping Center in Southfield, Michigan, Destination Style officially opened for business on December 22, 2009. What started off as ...
The textile, clothing and footwear sector of Fiji is hoping to a have a better 2010, when compared to what it went through the whole of 2009, on back of the slowdown in major markets of the world, to which it exports. Recounting the year gone by, the President of Textile Clothing ...
Fashion house Roberto Cavalli is looking to boost its accessories segment and expand in South America and Asia Pacific this year, its chief executive said, adding there were signs of improvement in the luxury market. Gianluca Brozzetti told Reuters in an interview that the fall ...
Last fall outspoken economist Noriko Hama caused a fuss with an essay about deflation in the magazine Bungei Shunju. She said that the trend of yasuuri kyoso (low price competition) was "destroying society," and not just in Japan. However, in Japan she singled out the clothing ...
Three visiting American Congressmen have promised to lobby for free-trade access for clothing exports to the US markets from Cambodia. This was revealed by them after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Cambodia. Joseph Cao of Louisiana, Eni Faleomavaega, a non-voting Congressio...
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Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has decided that ...
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's leading group for overall reform ...
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Emerging economies are ...
China cuts retail oil prices
China cuts retail oil prices
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner announced on ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
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HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
A general view of Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland is taken ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
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A Wal-Mart store is seen in Stratford, Connecticut, the United States. ...
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
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Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) stands with teammates Chris Bosh (C) and ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
Yao's gift of sport for all
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