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The Malta Rugby League (MRL) and Time International (Sports) Ltd. ,through its franchise Urban Jungle, have announced a three year deal that sees the sportswear supplier become the national team's official technical partner until the end of 2014. National team players paraded the new Nike kit design at Tigne as officials announced the team would take on Denmark at home this summer. Urban Jungle's Sales Manager, Michael Naudi spoke of Urban Jungle's commitment to the national team that boasts... Read Full Story

Levi Strauss & Co announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2011. The company’s net revenues grew in each geographic region in fiscal year 2011, primarily due to the strength of the Levi’s brand and its global store network. Fourth-quarter net revenues were up 4 percent on a reported basis compared to the same period in the prior year and full-year net revenues were up 8 percent on a reported basis from the prior year. Fourth quarter net income... Read Full Story

There are six bidders lined up to purchase the collapsed apparel retail chain Peacocks, which employs about 7,500 people. In the second round of bidding, administrators KPMG will provide these bidders access to the financial position of Peacocks. The bidders would have to reveal how many stores they are willing to procure and at what price. The administrators will secure the best possible deal, if more than one company bids for taking up Peacocks stores. This might also result in bidders... Read Full Story

Three well-known mother and child apparel labels – Paris & Oliver, Noukie’s and Forms – have debuted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with launch of their outlets in Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah. A fashion show was held as part of the inauguration of the three outlets. About 15 children of diverse age groups walked the ramp sporting latest, most trendy and smart outfits Noukie’s specializes in children’s apparels, while Paris & Oliver offers children’s accessories also in addition to children’s... Read Full Story

Fashion gives much focus on shape and structure enhancement. Hosiery, basically a leg wear, has become an integral part of fashion apparels. Hosiery includes tights (called pantyhose in US), stockings, knee and ankle-highs known as socks , opaques, sheers, and several others. Though popular among men and women, the latter segment dominates more than 80% of the global hosiery market. Targeting youth more, it makes a perfect addition for any clothing ; be it a tube skirt or an oversized sweater... Read Full Story

The notification issued by the Government of India earlier this month for allowing up to 100 percent foreign direct investment ( FDI ) in single brand retail puts a condition of 30 percent sourcing from local small and medium enterprises, in case of foreign investment exceeding 51 percent. The 30 percent sourcing clause is likely to pose hurdles for foreign apparel retailers wanting to enter the Indian market. Several well-known brands like Abercrombie, Prada, GAP and Hennes & Mauritz are... Read Full Story

Macy's continues to show its love for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and will commemorate American Heart Month with the annual Wear Red Sale, a collection of exclusive red dresses designed to benefit the cause, red-inspired in-store events, and a heartfelt social media campaign. As a founding national sponsor of the movement, Macy's has raised more than $28 million for Go Red in the fight against heart disease. Building on the success of last year's "Go Red Dress... Read Full Story

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has withdrawn from the talks to rescue UK’s retail fashion clothing chain Peacocks, putting around 13,000 jobs on stake. Peacocks started in 1884 as a ‘penny bazaar’ and now operates over 700 outlets in the UK and abroad. Withdrawal of the RBS from negotiations has compelled the retail chain to declare that it would place itself under administration if it does not get new investors within the next 10 days. RBS withdrew from the talks with the directors of the... Read Full Story

The Lisamichelle Collection, a Los Angeles-based line of women's contemporary clothing and accessories, recently presented a new Spring 2012 collection at Runway Magazine's fashion show event at Drai's in Hollywood. Inspired by the glamour and sophistication of the 1920's, the line includes styles ranging from feminine, draped, silk jersey cowl necked tops and dresses that can be worn in different ways, to flirty charmeuse pant jumpsuits, layered with jeweled and embroidered accessories. "I... Read Full Story

The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) is working to help Canadian fashion exporters launch their lines in Europe. CAF is working with a marketing consultant to help arrange meetings between Canadian firms and agents/distributors in the UK (London and Birmingham) and in Germany (Dusseldorf). These meetings are intended to coincide with market weeks/ trade shows . The program for Dusseldorf coincides with the CPD Signature show/market week, Feb. 4 to 6, 2012. For the UK, the program coincides... Read Full Story