Slimma news and archive

CDU goes into administration

Another day, another fashion group goes into administration. UK company, CDU, has today announced in a statement to the Stock Exchange, that it has appointed John Whitfield and Philip Duffy, partners at MCA, joint administrative receivers of the company. It’s sad news for the 60 year old business, which was originally known as Slimma. The name...

Fashion

Slimma reports sales drop

British women's wear supplier Slimma has reported a drop in sales in the year ended September 2005, as a result of its exit from the private-label sector, reports just-style. Profit for the full year increased to £1 million from £0.9 million the year before. Turnover fell to £23.19 million from £25.93 million last year. Earlier last year the...

Fashion

Slimma acquires Cattiva

British womenswear company Slimma Plc has purchased the Cattiva occasionwear label from its US parent company, Cattiva Inc of New York , reports just-style.com. Slimma's purchase includes the British, European and American trademark rights to the brand. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The design, marketing and...

Fashion

Slimma reports disappointing results

The British clothing manufacturer Slimma has reported a drop in turnover for the year ending 1 October by 9.1% to GBP25.9 million. The results were especially disappointing after an outstanding first half. Pre-tax profit increased from GBP 390,000 to GBP950,000. The company, which included a mail order business, currently exports 21% of...