Apax and Escada have both remained silent over continuing speculation that Apax is looking to renew its investment interest in the German fashion group.

As many as one in six UK clothing manufacturing companies could disappear if the UK slowdown continues or deepens, new research says.

Over 1,000 footwear workers yesterday (23 April) went on strike to protest at long working hours and poor working conditions.

Shoe maker Bata Shoe Company (Kenya) Limited is investing KES50m (US$814,269) in new machinery to increase its production capacity, according to local media reports.

Cone Denim has become what is thought to be the first global denim fabric manufacturer to have operations in Central America after opening its new plant in Nicaragua yesterday (23 April).

Fashion retailer Charlotte Russe Holding Inc has posted a 10.6% rise in second quarter profit, helped by higher sales and a favourable tax expense adjustment.

Fashion retailer Comptoir des Cotonniers has implemented new point-of-sale software that allows it to keep track of sales and stock levels in real time.

New career apparel programmes launched in the second half of 2007 have helped Superior Uniform Group Inc to a 546% surge in first quarter earnings.

Strong growth in its international businesses has helped footwear maker Skechers USA Inc buck the challenging US retail environment, pushing the company to record first quarter earnings.

The Dutch unit of Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd is to buy the Guru brand and related retail business from Italian company Jam Session Holdings Srl.

Africa's largest retailer Shoprite is to use TradeStone’s Merchandise Lifecycle Management suite to help improve supply chain visibility as it expands its non-food private label products such as apparel and footwear.

Luxury goods firm PPR today (24 April) posted a 19.8% hike in first-quarter revenues to EUR4.9bn (US$7.7bn) but hinted at a slowdown in the luxury market amid what it described as †a challenging quarter†for the Gucci brand.

Colourful plastic clog maker Crocs Inc is launching a collection of footwear and accessories inspired by Disney Channel hits, Hannah Montana and High School Musical.

Performance swimwear maker TYR Sport Inc yesterday unveiled a new swimsuit at the French Olympic Trials which it hopes will become a serious contender to Speedo’s controversial LZR Racer.

Arbiters of Style: Women at the Forefront of Fashion, the first chronological survey focusing on the female creators, promoters, and clients who have shaped fashion's course for more than 250 years, will be on display in the Fashion and Textile

G&L Clothing and Dickies want to send you to the first annual Pro Bull Riding Des Moines Classic for free. PBR fans can stop by G&L Clothing at 1801 Ingersoll in Des Moines or online at http://www.gandlclothing.com/pbr to register for

US maternity apparel retailer Mothers Work has swung to a US$0.4m second quarter net loss, from a profit of $2.6m in the same period last year.

German underwear manufacturer and seller Triumph International is rumoured to be shutting 48 of its Japanese stores before the end of the year.

Around 100 Pakistani textile mill owners have protested against a request from the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) to raise gas prices by 35%.

Spanish fashion retailer Cortefiel, targeting 2,000 global stores by 2012, is considering a stock market listing in the near to medium term, according to a senior IPO banker in Madrid.