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Just Group: changing the guard
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28 Aug 2008
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 Jus... Quiksilver's multi-million $ loss
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28 Aug 2008
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 ...
Newbies join accessories fair
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28 Aug 2008
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...
Westfield holds on tight in Oz
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27 Aug 2008
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.... Pumpkin Patch set to bloom
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27 Aug 2008
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 R...
Mercury Brands' new look
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27 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Australian wholesale company Mercury Brands has appointed two new executives to its board as part of a sweeping internal restructure. The Victorian-headquartered company, formerly trading a... Edmiston to expand empire
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27 Aug 2008
SYDNEY: The queen of frock is set to expand her global retail empire. Leona Edmiston has announced plans to avoid threats of an impending Australian recession by opening a self-titled outlet in London... Zamel's catalogues misleading
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26 Aug 2008
ADELAIDE: Ascot Four, the previous owner of jewellery retailer Zamel's, has been convicted in the Federal Court, Adelaide, of making false and misleading representations about the price of goods. T...
Fashion trade falters again
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26 Aug 2008
NATIONAL: Spending in the clothing and soft goods sector has suffered a significant blow after a "few" months of relative stability, a retail trade report has found. The latest Australian Bu... Hammond wins Myer coup
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26 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Victorian designer Petrova Hammond is set to go national. The 27-year-old boutique owner will shortly have one of her designs manufactured by Myer and sold under its Basque private label af... Target & Kmart tough it out
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25 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Victoria headquartered discount department stores Target and Kmart - owned by mixed conglomerate Wesfarmers - have released their results for the period from November 23 2007 to June 30 ...
Billabong issues strong result
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25 Aug 2008
NATIONAL: Surfwear giant Billabong has issued a double-barrelled profit announcement, delivering a net profit after tax result of $176.4 million for fiscal 2008 and a brand acquisition to boot. The pr... Canterbury's Warrior contract
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25 Aug 2008
NEW ZEALAND: International sportswear brand Canterbury of New Zealand (CNZ) has signed a three-year apparel sponsorship deal with national rugby league side the Vodafone Warriors. The deal, which take... Developments at Dandenong
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22 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Dandenong Plaza has ushered in several new fashion retail brands as part of an ongoing makeover program. The new arrivals include menswear label Tarocash, footwear label Rubi Shoes,...
New face to join Jeanswest
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22 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Denim giant Jeanswest has appointed a new general manager of product. Freya Cutelli will join the company in early September, bringing a broad range of experience to the role, comprising...
Centre to honour Keighery
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22 Aug 2008
SYDNEY: The late founder of fashion label Marcs will be honoured during a special father's day lunch being staged by the Sydney Cancer Centre Foundation (SCCF). The group, which aims to support cancer... Country Road upbeat but wary
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21 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Country Road has announced a strong growth in profit before tax for the full year to June 30. The fashion and lifestyle retailer also said it was conscious of the current economic slowdown ... Pac Brands: a strong result
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21 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Australian retail and wholesale giant Pacific Brands has identified growing market share as the key goal for fiscal 2009, after posting a record full year result. The group traded throug...
Fossil enters the cyber age
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21 Aug 2008
NATIONAL: The Australian arm of global accessories brand Fossil has finally taken up its rightful position in cyber space. The label, which is sold across more than a dozen countries, has laun...
Noni B profits badly dented
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20 Aug 2008
NATIONAL: Australian womenswear retailer Noni B has recorded its "most difficult and disappointing" year since becoming a publicly listed company in 2000. The chain retailer recorded a ne...
Merino brand goes shopping
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20 Aug 2008
NEW ZEALAND: Kiwi merino adventurewear brand Icebreaker has leapt to secure its European operations by purchasing its distributor and launching two new subsidiaries. The Wellington-headquartered ap...
Future looks bright for Oroton
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20 Aug 2008
SYDNEY: Oroton Group has announced it expects net profit after taxation (NPAT) for the year ending July 26 to significantly exceed the results for the corresponding 2007 period. Releasing its resul...
White shirts for a good cause
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19 Aug 2008
NATIONAL: Witchery has announced a new fundraising initiative for ovarian cancer, the White Shirt Campaign. The womenswear retailer has created five crafted white tops to be sold instore, with 100 ...
Aussie Hijood takes to Beijing
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19 Aug 2008
SYDNEY: Australian Muslim sportswear supplier Ahiida has scored an Olympic Games coup. The Sydney-headquartered label, famous for creating a Burqini swimsuit for Australian Muslim lifesavers, will dre... Rowland's Runway challenge
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19 Aug 2008
MELBOURNE: Contestants on television reality show Project Runway Australia got a touch of stage fright after being asked to design a gown for American singer Kelly Rowland. The episode, which...
Olympic trial
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