http://www.apparelanalyst.com The leading financial monthly newsletter for the global clothing industry Fri, 09 May 2008 21:24:48 +0100 rss20.php by www.apparelanalyst.com no-reply@apparelanalyst.com http://www.apparelanalyst.com/images/logo_taa.gif http://www.apparelanalyst.com/ http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=847 [09.05.08] With profit in its first full year as a private company up to £8.8 million from £6.7 million, UK retailer Austin Reed is continuing its growth plans with 30 new stores set to open this financial year. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=846 [08.04.08] - Arvind Brands, a division of Arvind Mills Ltd, has signed a license agreement with the Hartmarx Corporation to bring a number of the Chicago-based company’s brands to India. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=845 [07.05.08] Despite an improved performance in its retail business, Maidenform Inc, has reported a net income for the first quarter of 2008 of US$6.0 million, down from US$7.0 million in the same period in 2007. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=844 [06.05.08] Adidas AG, has reported a 32% increase in first quarter profit as supply chain savings from its acquisition of Reebok International finally began to filter through to the balance sheet. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=843 [02.05.08] California-based Bebe Stores Inc. has reported a 35% drop in third-quarter profit to US$8.3 million, hit by lower sales at stores open at least a year and an increased marketing spend. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=842 [01.05.08] Posting a 50% increase in first quarter net income, Iconix Brand Group has announced plans to form an equal joint venture with Hong Kong-based Novel Fashion Holdings Limited. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=841 [30.04.08] True Religion Apparel Inc. has more than doubled its fourth-quarter earnings on the back of strong momentum in both its wholesale and direct to consumer business. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=840 [29.04.08] Under Armour Inc., has reported a 71% plunge in first quarter profits to US$2.87 million, hit by higher costs as it shifted of a substantial portion of its full year marketing spend to the first half of the year. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=839 [28.04.08] Online retailer Asos has almost doubled its annual sales, with profits set to beat forecasts. Sales for the fiscal year have surged 90% to £81 million with the performance continuing into the first month of the current year. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=838 [26.04.08] Plus-size apparel retailer Charming Shoppes Inc. is exploring strategic alternatives for its non-core apparel catalogue business, in order to focus more on its core brands. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=837 [24.04.08] The PPR Group, owners of the Gucci brand, has reported lower sales growth for its first quarter hinting at the first signals of a slowdown in consumer spending affecting the luxury goods sector. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=836 [23.04.08] VF Corp. has reported first-quarter earnings of US$149 million, or US$1.33 a share, up from US$138.3 million, or US$1.20 a share, on the back of strong growth in its international and outdoor businesses. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=835 [22.04.08] Successful restructuring and stringent cost cutting have helped underwear maker Hanesbrands to a first quarter net profit of US$36 million, up from US$12 million in the same period last year. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.apparelanalyst.com/news_details.php?id=834 [21.04.08] Les Enphants Co Ltd, Taiwan's largest baby apparel retailer, has outlined plans for an initial public offering for Shanghai Les Enphants Children, its mainland-China based business. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100