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Fashion company Benetton registered an 8.6% rise in first quarter profits, with revenues up 3.4% on last year.

Year-on-year sales at Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) fell 1% in April, with the company blaming colder weather for the worse than expected results.

Le Coq Sportif is planning to close its North American headquarters after abandoning a US re-launch, it has been reported.

Safety clothing maker Lakeland Industries Inc has completed its acquisition of Brazilian protective apparel supplier Qualytextil SA.

Clothing retailer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited today (15 May) posted a 5.3% drop in sales over the 14 weeks to 11 May and said it was unlikely the group would match last year’s annual profit.

The choice between fight and flight is taking on a new meaning in the sporting goods sector. Brands are soaring by exploiting new opportunities in emerging markets, while a subsequent fight for remaining market share is taking shape closer to

Mariella Burani Fashion Group has reported first quarter income up 20% to EUR16.7m (US$25.8m), thanks in part to strong leather goods sales.

The UK’s third largest supermarket group, J Sainsbury Plc, has posted a whopping 28.4% jump in annual profits and unveiled plans to sell its clothing and other non-food items online next year.

Last Saturday, Oxfam International opened the first in its new chain of fashion boutiques. The goal of Oxfam boutiques is to sell original products from sustainable resources. The first store opened in Westbourne Grove, London. Two more stores are set

Iconic retail group Macy’s reaffirmed its full-year guidance despite posting a US$59m loss in the first quarter, fuelled by exceptional items.

Spiegel Brands Inc is extending the use of its product lifecycle management (PLM) software as part of a major corporate initiative to speed new products to market.

Sportswear giant Nike has named Keith Houlemard as the new president of its Jordan brand, replacing previous incumbent Garry Cook.

Cut-price retail group The TJX Companies has reached a settlement with MasterCard International Inc over the company’s computer security breach.

Outdoor apparel brand Gramicci has launched its spring 2008 assortment on Amazon's Sports & Outdoors store.

CASS Luxury Shapewear opens new Dallas showroom promoting sophisticated slimming tops, bottoms and dresses. "The Southwest territory holds a major percentage of our business," says designer and president, Susan Ledyard. "We are offering personal attention as we showcase the hottest

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