http://en.redtram.com/ News on "Light Industry"  everywhere Copyright (c) 2009 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:41:21 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 1270 | SOURCING: Tweaking supply model is key to fast fashion http://en.redtram.com/go/232112727/top100/ 232112727 Dispelling the myth that production needs to be close to home in order to drop new products into shops on a regular basis, sourcing executives say the key to achieving speed to market is to change the way retailers work Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:41 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112727/top100/ 1270 | US: Strong sales help J Crew double Q3 profit http://en.redtram.com/go/232112632/top100/ 232112632 Upscale US fashion retailer J Crew Group has more than doubled its third quarter profit, thanks to higher full-price sales of its trend-right merchandise, but says it remains cautious in its outlook for the holiday period. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:32 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112632/top100/ 1270 | US: Draft factory standard for Fair Trade apparel http://en.redtram.com/go/232112597/top100/ 232112597 Comments are being sought on a new draft factory standard prepared by TransFair USA ahead of the US retail launch of its first Fair Trade certified apparel and home textiles products next spring. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:28 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112597/top100/ 1270 | US: Dress Barn completes merger with Tween Brands http://en.redtram.com/go/232112546/top100/ 232112546 Career and casual fashion retailer The Dress Barn Inc has completed its merger with girls' fashion operator Tween Brands Inc, details of which were first unveiled back in June. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:23 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112546/top100/ 1270 | US: Coldwater Creek hit by rising costs http://en.redtram.com/go/232112513/top100/ 232112513 Coldwater Creek Inc has reported an increase in its third quarter net loss over the same period last year, hit in part by a charge related to the departure of its former CEO. Net sales saw an increase. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:19 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112513/top100/ 1270 | UK: Currency gains offset slow sales at French Connection http://en.redtram.com/go/232112364/top100/ 232112364 Currency gains and growth in its women's wear business have helped lift third-quarter turnover at French Connection Group Plc, but the UK-based fashion firm says business continues to be challenging. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:05 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112364/top100/ 1270 | UK: Sports Direct appoints new non-executive chairman http://en.redtram.com/go/232112357/top100/ 232112357 UK sporting goods retailer Sports Direct International has announced the appointment of Dr Keith Hellawell QPM as non-executive chairman of its board with immediate effect. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:02 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112357/top100/ 1270 | FRANCE: Sock maker Olympia goes into administration http://en.redtram.com/go/232112327/top100/ 232112327 French sock manufacturer Olympia has been placed under administration for a period of six months by a commercial court in Troyes. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:55 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112327/top100/ 1270 | JAPAN: Teijin takes recycling scheme to marine clothing http://en.redtram.com/go/232112282/top100/ 232112282 Japanese fibre maker Teijin Group has teamed up with the UK's specialist clothing brand Henri Lloyd to expand its Eco Circle garment recycling system to the marine clothing industry. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:48 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112282/top100/ 1270 | BOTSWANA: 5000 jobs to go as Caratex closes http://en.redtram.com/go/232112217/top100/ 232112217 Around 5,000 workers at textile firm Caratex Botswana are set to lose their jobs next month as the firm finally bows out after struggling to compete with cheaper competitors in China and India. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:41 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112217/top100/ 1270 | FRANCE: Women's wear chain Camaïeu appoints new chariman http://en.redtram.com/go/232112100/top100/ 232112100 Women's wear chain Camaïeu has appointed Thierry Jaugeas as its new chairman, effective 1 February 2010. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:31 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112100/top100/ 1270 | US: Brown Shoe Company Q3 earnings rise http://en.redtram.com/go/232112069/top100/ 232112069 Brown Shoe Company has reported a rise in third quarter earnings despite a small fall in sales. Both sets of figures were better than expected. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:24 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112069/top100/ 1270 | US: Timberland cuts retail carbon footprint with new lighting http://en.redtram.com/go/232112031/top100/ 232112031 Outdoor apparel firm The Timberland Company is bidding to shrink the carbon footprint of its US retail stores by 11% by installing new LED lighting. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:19 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232112031/top100/ 1270 | PAKISTAN: DHL sets up fashion and apparel centre http://en.redtram.com/go/232111990/top100/ 232111990 Logistics company DHL is opening its first specialist fashion and apparel centre in Pakistan to support the country's fast-growing garment export industry. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:44:11 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/232111990/top100/ 150218 | Manolo Blahnik Sandals - Leonor Varela http://en.redtram.com/go/231938307/top100/ 231938307 Shoebunny spotted Leonor Varela in Manolo Blahnik sandals.Not the first time that Shoebunny spotted Leonor in Manolo Blahnik sandals. Almost four years ago Leonor wore the iconic "Bulgaro" chain sandals."I'm not good with limitations. I tend to like to find Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:19:12 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/231938307/top100/