Sportswear retailer Foot Locker has been given the go-ahead to complete its acquisition of German specialty athletic retailer Runners Point Warenhandelsges (RPG) for EUR72m (US$94.6m).
Global cotton stocks are forecast to rise for the fourth consecutive season and are set to reach an all time high, according to forecasts by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The owner of the iconic Hunter wellington boot brand has announced a series of appointments to its senior team, including former Burberry executive Niall Sloan as global design director.
Sportswear company Foot Locker has received approval from the Federal Cartel Office in Germany to complete its acquisition of specialty athletic retailer Runners Point Warenhandelsges (RPG) for EUR72m (US$94.6m).
A compliance solution for regulatory, safety and social responsibility requirements within apparel and footwear products has been introduced by TEXbase.
Data collected by virtual fitting room provider Fits.me has shown that clothing retailers could increase sales by up to 25% if they offered garments that accurately fitted consumers' measurements.
Value ranges and seasonable promotions were not enough to boost shopper numbers in the UK last month, with both high streets and shopping centres reporting declines.
Apparel and accessories retailer Monsoon Accessorize Ireland has excited examinership - a process in Irish law where court protection is obtained to assist the survival of a company - in a move that safeguards 200 jobs.
Protests are continuing over the mass sacking in Cambodia of striking workers who make garments for companies including Nike, Lululemon Athletica and Wilson Sports Apparel.
