Just Group: changing the guard
MELBOURNE: Just Group's future hangs in the balance following the finalisation of a 90 per cent controlling interest in the company by predator Premier Investments. Reports out today suggest major Just shareholders including finance giant AXA - which has sold a large portion of its stake i...
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Quiksilver's multi-million $ loss
NATIONAL: Surfwear group Quiksilver has been forced to absorb a $A201 million hit after selling one of its labels for less than half the price it paid for it just three years ago. The apparel and accessories group, founded in Australia by Alan Greene and John Law but now headquartered i...
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Newbies join accessories fair
MELBOURNE: Two first time exhibitors will be launching at Fashion Exposed as part of the Leather Bags and Accessories (LBA) fair from September 14 to 16. Handbag label Waterlily began manufacturing in 2004 in India as the flagship brand of leather craft brand Acme, while accessories label Martini & Coz features a range of scarves, jewellery and handbags.
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Westfield holds on tight in Oz
SYDNEY: Global shopping centre giant Westfield Group has announced operational segment earnings for the six months ended June 30 of $928 million, up 14.7 per cent on the previous corresponding period. Net profit, including asset revaluations and mark to market adjustments for the half year, was $1,285 million.
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Pumpkin Patch set to bloom
MELBOURNE: Childrenswear label Pumpkin Patch is planting fresh branding seeds, with the opening of a new retail outlet in the Victorian capital, following its recent 'Best Fashion Retailer' award win. With the opening this month of Pumpkin Patch's 107th store at Westfield Doncaster shopping centre, the brand's general manager of Australian retail, Trish Watt, said she saw great opportunities for the brand in the up and coming environs of the centre.
AUGUST 22 2008
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