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Pacific Brands in a bind

Diesel: Part of the Pacific Brands stable.

Clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands has announced a steep drop in group sales for the first half of the 2012 fiscal year, with expectations that the second half will be worse.

Warehouse CFO resigns after decade

Mambo: One of many brands at Warehouse.

New Zealand department store chain The Warehouse Group is on the hunt for a new chief financial officer.

Fletcher Jones sinks further

JAG: Part of Colorado Group, which was salvaged from administration last year.

Having already shut 15 of its 44 stores after plummeting into administration, the Australian fashion retailer has revealed drastic plans to help claw back cash. Premium

Profit boost for Michael Hill

Michael Hill: Profits rise.

New Zealand jewellery chain Michael Hill International has today announced an after tax profit of $26.3 million.

LMFF Oz finalists revealed

Magdalena Velevska: LMFF Designer Award finalist.

The Australian finalists for the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) Designer Award have been revealed.

Shine Group flags bright future

Body by Dainy Sawatzky: Gearing for growth.

Local lifestyle design and brand house Shine Group has inked deals with two of the world's largest retailers and revealed plans to significantly expand its fashion offering, following strong preliminary sales results for the 2012 fiscal year. Premium

Big fashion names join new Westfield deal

Westfield:  John Batistich (L) & Tobias Teuber.

A 'large' percentage of well-known fashion retailers have already signed up to Westfield and Groupon's new shopping initiative which is set to launch this month.

Profits up for Westfield

Esprit: Features in many Westfield shopping centres.

The Westfield Group's latest operational performance report has revealed a global net profit of $1.53 billion.

Noni B profit soars

Noni B: On a profit high.

Womenswear brand Noni B has reported a 58 per cent rise in its first half net profit, with second half earnings also expected to improve significantly.

Big changes at David Jones

Hunt No More: New brand to arrive at David Jones.

David Jones will welcome a new chief financial officer and will introduce nearly 50 fresh fashion brands this year.

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