[Source: TREND HUNTER Magazine
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(TrendHunter.com) Crocs, the clunky, plastic shoes that have gained popularity worldwide are branching out into apparel now. The new clothing, “Croslite RT” (relaxed technology) will be made from the same material as the shoes “to create a breathable, sweat and heat resistant yarn, promising a long life filled with U…
[Source: Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
]Ho Chi Minh government has just released a decision to punishing a shop in the city selling imitation Nike and Adidas sports clothes and shoes.
[Source: Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
]Athletic shoe and apparel retailer The Finish Line is reconsidering its $1.5bn acquisition of Genesco Inc after the clothing and hat firm posted poor second-quarter results.
[Source: The Retail Bulletin
]Research commissioned by 2ergo in conjunction with O2, has highlighted that companies are missing a trick when it comes to converting advertising into sales, with nearly one in two consumers failing to respond to advertising because they don’t remember key details.
[Source: Smallbiztechnology.com
]I was reading with much interest Walt Mossberg’s review of the new Yahoo Mail. He likes it better than Gmail and Hotmail.
With the nice drag and drop features, tabs and IM integration it’s really a high end email tool for advanced communication.
I think that the only thing Yahoo needs to do – is enable business domain names with the Yahoo email interface.
I’ve been against small businesses have a “free” email as it looks unprofessional having maryjanecookies@aol.com. However, I think AOL and Yahoo should consider letter people integrate their domains with these email front ends – as Google enables with Google apps and email hosting. (more…)
[Source: Retailnet.com: Retail Industry News
]Genesco Inc., which owns Hat World, Underground Station Group, Johnston & Murphy and Journeys Group, reported a loss for the quarter ended Aug. 4 that totaled $4.2 million, vs. a net income of $5.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenue rose 8% to $328 million, up from $304.3 million last ye
[Source: Retailnet.com: Retail Industry News
]The Finish Line Inc. said Thursday it is evaluating its options on its $1.5 billion acquisition of Genesco Inc. after the apparel, footwear and accessories retailer posted disappointing second-quarter results. Genesco swung to a second-quarter loss of $4.2 million vs. net income of $5.9 million
[Source: Retailnet.com: Retail Industry News
]Jones Apparel Group Inc. said Wednesday that the company appointed Ronald Offir to the newly created position of president of e-commerce. Leading Jones’ e-commerce effort, Offir will be responsible for maximizing the online channel across all of Jones’ brands and divisions, the company said in
[Source: Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
]Footwear, headwear and accessories retailer Genesco Inc today (30 August) said it swung to a second quarter loss, blaming a late start to the back-to-school season and sales tax holidays in Texas and Florida, coupled with “a generally challenging retail environment.â€
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News
]A director of Heelys Inc., which makes wheeled shoes, sold 79,321 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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