Deep-cycle battery manufacturer Trojan Battery Co. has appointed Ed Dunlap as new senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). While serving as a member of Trojan’s Executive Steering Committee, Dunlap will oversee the ...
Gap Inc. reported that third quarter of fiscal year 2013, Gap Inc.’s net sales increased 3 percent versus last year, and comparable sales increased 1 percent versus a 6 percent increase last year In addition, net sales for the third ...
Gap Inc. announced that Sonia Syngal has been promoted to lead the company’s Global Supply Chain division, effective immediately. She succeeds Colin Funnell who will retire from the company, following a nine-year Gap Inc. career ...
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The US apparel retailers Walmart and Gap are aiming at improving the safety standards of the readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh by implementing new safety proposals in their stakeholder factories. Although Walmart and Gap ...
Continuing to deliver on its global growth plans, Gap Inc. announced that it will introduce Gap brand to Paraguay and Hungary through new agreements with existing franchise partners Neutral for Paraguay and Gottex Brands for Hungary. ...
David's Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in the United States, announced the appointment of Pamela B. Wallack as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 28, 2013. Ms. ...
Tags: Apparel, Bridal apparel
Global apparel buyers expressed their concern over frequent accidents in the country's apparel sector, including the latest Savar tragedy, and demanded coordinated efforts from the government and apparel leaders to ensure safety. We are ...
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Readymade garment manufacturing units in Bangladesh reopened on May 2, 2013, after the Savar building collapse. “Yes, the garment factories have reopened today,” Mr. Atiqul Islam, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers ...
Tags: Garment Units, Apparel
Understanding local markets, putting customers at the centre of business and strengthening competitive advantage are key success factors for retailers in the burgeoning Asian markets, said speakers at the recent World Retail Congress Asia ...
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As part of its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 earnings announcement, Gap Inc. announced that it plans to open as many as 20 more Old Navy stores in Japan in 2013. Old Navy opened its first store outside of North America in Tokyo in ...
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Casual Male Retail Group, Inc., the largest retailer of big & tall men's apparel and accessories, announced that it has appointed Ivy Ross, 57, to the Company's Board of Directors. She will serve as a director until the Company's next ...
The Wet Seal, Inc. a leading specialty retailer to young women announced that it has entered into an employment contract with John D. Goodman to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer through January 30, 2016. Mr. Goodman will assume his ...
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Leading global apparel retailer Gap Inc will acquire women’s fashion retailer Intermix Inc. for US$ 130 million as a part of its plan to enter the luxury clothing market, the Wall Street Journal reported. At present, Intermix owns ...
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Backstreet Boys, the famous American vocal group, has been signed on to campaign for the clothing brand Old Navy’s skinny jeans label ‘Rockstar’. Rockstar offers a wide variety of denims and corduroy bottoms for women ...
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Gap Inc. reported strong third quarter earnings, underscoring its continued progress on key business strategies. Net sales for the third quarter, which ended October 27, 2012, increased 8 percent to $3.86 billion compared with $3.59 ...
Tags: United States of America, Sales