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The five most read news stories on ragtrader.com.au in the past two weeks:

Smouha crash official

Beleaguered fabric importer Phillip Smouha reveals two of his businesses are in voluntary administration, having listed his properties for sale, he has also brought in forensic accountants to run three of his companies.

Mercury reshuffle

Brendan Santamaria resigns from the board of struggling wholesaler Mercury Brands to take up the position of chief executive, while top shareholder Phillip Thomas is appointed managing director, focusing on investor relations.

Green & Pac Brands

TCF Review author Professor Roy Green calls on industry to "get some perspective" on Pacific Brands' offshoring of manufacturing jobs. Design and innovation are the key to Australian TCF's future, he adds.

Expert breakfast

Author, columnist and KPMG business advisor Bernard Salt and Saatchi & Saatchi worldwide creative director Bob Isherwood take to the stage to impart their wisdom at the LMFF Herald Sun Marketing Breakfast.

Girls on top

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) organisers reveal a female-focused line up for the RAFW graduate parade. Lone male Christian Lines will be joined by Seema Pun, Soeli Pedrozo and Rachel Sherwood.