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Sneaking Duck offers more

Sneaking Duck: New scheme to boost sales

A Sydney-based online retailer will deploy cyclists to deliver 'try on at home' spectacles to curious consumers.

Minkpink boosts global reach

Minkpink: Extends global reach

Australian women's fashion brand Minkpink will launch its first global campaign at the end of the month.

Lorna Jane recognised

Lorna Jane's namesake founder and creative director has been shortlisted for the Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012.

VF Corp strikes

Eastpak: New to Australia.

One of the largest apparel companies in the world has unleashed a new brand in Australia. Premium

Topshop summer tour

TOP: New York mini bus tour.
BOTTOM: Melbourne double decker campaign.

Topshop Australia has imported one of the most iconic traditions of its parent company.

Thinking outside the square

Nique: Expanding operations.

Designer streetwear brand Nique has taken an unconventional approach to the tough trading environment, transforming doom and gloom to grow the business. Premium

Pumpkin Patch bins UK operations

Pumpkin Patch: Backing out of the UK.

New Zealand-based childrenswear retailer Pumpkin Patch has announced plans to shut-down its retail network in the United Kingdom, due to plummeting sales.

David Jones' big bet

Alice McCall: Stocked at David Jones.

Department store David Jones has announced plans to funnel $450 million into its latest store venture in a bid to boost sluggish sales.

Saba unveils new collection

Saba: Elements range.

Fashion label Saba has launched a new core elements range to ramp up its product offering and refresh the brand.

SFG mulls over store closures

La Senza: Part of the Specialty Fashion Group brand stable.

Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) has hinted that mass store closures may be on the cards, following a revenue drop of 0.5 per cent for the first half of the 2012 financial year.

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