http://en.redtram.com/ News on "Textile Industry"  everywhere Copyright (c) 2008 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Sat, 17 May 2008 04:11:14 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 1270 | US: Tandy Q3 losses widen as restructuring continues http://en.redtram.com/go/108144942/top100/ 108144942 Tandy Brands Accessories recorded a wider loss of US$2.2m in the third quarter, as the company’s strategic transformation continued. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:01 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108144942/top100/ 1270 | US: Maidenform names general manager of new DKNY license http://en.redtram.com/go/108144943/top100/ 108144943 Maidenform Brands has announced that Robert Gardner has been named general manager of its new Donna Karan and DKNY women's intimate apparel license. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:01 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108144943/top100/ 1270 | US: Brown Shoe to launch Fergie footwear http://en.redtram.com/go/108144936/top100/ 108144936 Brown Shoe has signed with singer, songwriter and actress Fergie to create a namesake shoe brand. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:00 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108144936/top100/ 1270 | US: Perry Ellis signs licensing deal with Smart Apparel http://en.redtram.com/go/108144938/top100/ 108144938 Perry Ellis International has entered into a licensing agreement with Smart Apparel US to design, manufacture and distribute a collection of tailored clothing, including men’s suits, suit separates and sport jackets in the US. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:00 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108144938/top100/ 1270 | US: Just OnePlace expands North American team http://en.redtram.com/go/108144940/top100/ 108144940 Just OnePlace, a developer of web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Workflow software solutions for the apparel industry, has selected Holt Consulting as an official partner for its North American growth strategy. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:00 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108144940/top100/ 1270 | US: Baker named in new Crocs merchandising role http://en.redtram.com/go/108144941/top100/ 108144941 Footwear specialist Crocs has recruited Adam Baker to fill the newly-created position of vice president, merchandising, at the company. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:36:00 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108144941/top100/ 1270 | US: Sport-Haley narrows Q3 loss to $80,000 http://en.redtram.com/go/108143449/top100/ 108143449 Golf apparel maker Sport-Haley Inc has narrowed its third quarter loss, despite posting a 9.9% drop in sales. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:57 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143449/top100/ 1270 | US: Cygne Designs FY losses soar to $63.9m http://en.redtram.com/go/108143446/top100/ 108143446 Full year losses at women’s wear maker Cygne Designs Inc have soared to $63.9m after the company lost two key customers and saw lower demand for its branded jeans and non-denim private label products. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143446/top100/ 1270 | US: Jaclyn narrows Q3 loss despite lower sales, margins http://en.redtram.com/go/108143448/top100/ 108143448 Apparel and accessories maker Jaclyn Inc has narrowed its third quarter loss despite lower sales and rising production costs in Asia which cut into margins. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143448/top100/ 1270 | EU: IT training initiative praised by Commission http://en.redtram.com/go/108143444/top100/ 108143444 The European Commission has hailed as a model a Portuguese scheme that retrained 1,700 unemployed workers in computer, Internet and telecommunications skills after losing jobs from the country’s textile and clothing sector. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143444/top100/ 1270 | US: JC Penney Q1 profit falls 49.6% http://en.redtram.com/go/108143441/top100/ 108143441 JC Penney Company has reported a 49.6% slump in first quarter profit to US$120m, impacted by a weakened consumer spending environment. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143441/top100/ 1270 | US: Nordstrom downgrades forecast as Q1 profit dips 24% http://en.redtram.com/go/108143425/top100/ 108143425 Retailer Nordstrom has downgraded its full-year earnings forecast after first quarter profit fell 24.2% to US$119m. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143425/top100/ 1270 | SRI LANKA: Trade unions lobby for GSP+ extension http://en.redtram.com/go/108143422/top100/ 108143422 Trade unions in Sri Lanka are supporting an extension to the country’s GSP+ trade scheme and urging government commitment to labour and human rights issues. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143422/top100/ 1270 | GERMANY: Dior’s Lahrs to take helm at Hugo Boss http://en.redtram.com/go/108143420/top100/ 108143420 Current Christian Dior Couture COO Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is to be the new CEO of Hugo Boss, replacing Bruno Saelzer, the company has confirmed. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143420/top100/ 1270 | US: Kohl’s conservative after Q1 profit falls 27% http://en.redtram.com/go/108143428/top100/ 108143428 Department store retailer Kohl’s Corporation is taking a conservative approach after first quarter profit fell to US$153m from $209m in 2007. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143428/top100/ 1270 | US: TYR filing lawsuit against Warnaco? http://en.redtram.com/go/108143431/top100/ 108143431 TYR Sport has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Central District of California against Warnaco Swimwear over its record-breaking Speedo LZR swimsuit, it has been reported. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143431/top100/ 1270 | SWITZERLAND: Eco-friendly NanoSphere finish launched http://en.redtram.com/go/108143439/top100/ 108143439 Schoeller Technologies AG and Clariant International Ltd have developed a new, more eco-friendly nanotechnology-based textile finish that is said to allay concerns about environmental contamination from the chemicals used in these treatments. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143439/top100/ 1270 | US: Urban Outfitters Q1 earnings surge 45% http://en.redtram.com/go/108143437/top100/ 108143437 Lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has posted a 45% surge in first quarter earnings, helped by soaring sales and reduced markdowns. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143437/top100/ 1270 | US: Tefron swings to $0.7m first quarter loss http://en.redtram.com/go/108143435/top100/ 108143435 Apparel maker Tefron has swung to a net loss of US$0.7m for the first quarter of 2008, from a profit of $3.8m eriod last year, as margins were struck by the devaluation of the US dollar versus the New Israeli Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:56 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/108143435/top100/ 1270 | Top stories on just-style this week... http://en.redtram.com/go/108143414/top100/ 108143414 Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story. 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