Urban Outfitters, a US based retailing company with brands like Anthropologie, Terrain, BHLDN, Urban Outfitters and Free People, has promoted David McCreight, CEO of Anthropologie Group, as the president of the Urban Outfitters (URBN) group. McCreight will be responsible for the strategic international development and global direct to consumer (DTC) initiatives of URBN, in addition … Read More →
Onore, a Korean male innerwear brand, has made consistent progress showing 100-200 percent growth each year, is now intending to grow into a global brand, according to a press release. The brand is drawing a positive response from global customers due to its ergonomically-designed products, the release said. “Since last September, we have been utilising … Read More →
Swedish clothing retail major H&M will continue to buy garment items from Bangladesh even as it scouts for alternative sourcing destinations, a top official of the company has said according to reports in the Bangladeshi media. “H&M has maintained good relations with Bangladesh over the last 30 years. We have a long-term plan for Bangladesh. … Read More →
Myntra, part of Indian’s biggest e-commerce company Flipkart, said it expects to turn profitable by the end of next financial year as the online fashion store looks at slashing discounts and curbing supply-chain costs. Shopping online is becoming more popular in India due to the rising use of cheaper smartphones and India’s e-commerce sector is … Read More →
In the Hindu Kush mountains craftswomen painstakingly stitch flowing scarves, skilled artisans who were unable to sell their products beyond the remote region until mobile internet came to Pakistan and dropped the market into the palms of millions of previously marginalised people. The women of northern Chitral are among the unlikely profiteers of an e-commerce … Read More →
GIA researchers say that a recently graded synthetic stone – the largest of its kind to be studied by the organisation – exemplifies how quickly synthetic diamond technology is progressing and the increasing importance of identification. The stone, which was examined at the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) New York laboratory, was supplied by Russian … Read More →
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) recently announced that the prestigious annual design competition, the AGTA Spectrum Awards, is moving to Summer 2016. Deadlines for entries will be June 17, 2016, with the New York drop-off taking place on June 28, 2016. “The Spectrum Awards are one of our biggest promotional efforts and we are … Read More →