Bench License holder ‘New Deal’ implemented a new apparel business system. The European distributor and license holder for Bench underwear, Bench socks and Bench loungewear, Cedar & Croft t/a New Deal, have selected Footwear & Apparel Management (FAM) from Redrose Software. Roger Wilkinson, MD of New Deal says: “Footwear & Apparel Management was highly recommended […]
Sports fashion retailer Sports Direct has revealed that its sales performance has improved at the expense of margins. In its Interim Management Statement on 18 February 2009, the Company, whilst commenting on the challenges in the retail market and across the economy as a whole, announced that the Board remained comfortable with the full year […]
The off-schedule event ‘Ones to Watch’ hosted by Vauxhall Fashion Scout is getting ready for London Fashion Week. The exclusive showcase is dedicated to supporting and nurturing of budding designers, looking to break into the world of fashion. Now in its seventh season, Vauxhall Fashion Scout has relocated to the Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden. […]
Brit abroad Alexa Chung has been signed as the new face of DKNY. The MTV presenter in the US, replaces Daisy Lowe as the ‘It Brit’ contingent of the new-season campaign. The ad was shot on the streets of New York again by The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman. Wearing DKNY Jeans leather trousers and a belted […]
Spanish retail leader Mango and department store J.C. Penney Company announced an agreement to become Mango’s exclusive retailer in the US for the ‘MNG by Mango’ brand. The arrangement will combine JCPenney’s merchandising and marketing expertise with Mango’s knowledge of the fast passed fashion industry. The launch will take place in AW10 in up to […]
In fashionomics, the art of bling loses its appeal during economic woes and fashion houses have been careful to take on board the public mood so as to sell their collections and stay relevant in tougher times. The luxury downturn has not bypassed Japan and one fashion house is finding its wares a difficult sell. […]
Copenhagen is a city of superlatives. In recent years the Danish capital city has been heralded the ‘Most Livable City in the World’, and the world’s ‘Best Design City’, to name but a few. Business magazine Forbes places Copenhagen at number seven in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and travel […]
Anvil Knitwear and Carbonrally.com have teamed up to launch the Fashion Swap Challenge, an interactive online campaign to promote the sustainable practice of trading used clothing among friends. The Fashion Swap Challenge is one of several Anvil Knitwear initiatives to motivate environmental activism in 2010. Anvil is the official apparel partner of Earth Day Network […]
British Online sales were up by a quarter this Christmas as more people surf for bargains. Online retailers put up an aggressive fight against the recession over the Christmas period according to the latest reports. Data provided by Retail Decisions for IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail Group) reveals that Christmas Day sales are up 29 […]
Fast Company magazine named the world’s top businesses for its annual Most Innovative Companies issue. The magazine published an overall Innovation All-star list,selected from past Top 50 honourees. In addition Fast Company ranked the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in 24 sectors. The top three awards in Fashion went to invitation only web destination Gilt […]