Briefs
Date announced
GOLD COAST: Organisers of Gold Coast Fashion Week have finally settled on a date for the event's 2009 instalment after months of discussions. The Gold Coast Fashion Week 2009 will be held in May 13 to 17 with the dates set to coincide with Australian Fashion Festival in Sydney, which is just two weeks prior.
Gold Coast Fashion Week 2009 will be themed to suit the Gold Coast lifestyle featuring swimwear, summerwear and resortwear. Organisers said a full schedule of events, including new venues, shows and forums - some of which will be open to the public - would be released shortly. Registrations are open now. For more: goldcoastfashionweek.com.au
Business up for grabs
BRISBANE: Well established uniform business Simons Quality Clothing has been put up for sale. It is hoped the 18 staff employed at the 75-year-old company, a division of Otto Ponweiser Tailoring, will be retained by the new owner. Simons business manufactures all its clothing at its premises in South Brisbane. With a focus on tailoring, it all holds contracts to supply uniforms for government departments, police, fire, ambulance and 40 of Brisbane's private schools. The owner, Otto Ponweiser, has owned the business for the past six years and is selling the business to head into retirement. For more: 07 3844 8118.
Myer markets itself
SYDNEY: Department store Myer has convinced 165 of its suppliers to underwrite half the cost of an aggressive new marketing campaign. The brand, home to such labels as Seduce, Cue, Wayne Cooper and Blaq, has agreed to buy $30 million of extra stock in exchange. The move will see the retailer double its existing marketing budget for three months to help offset the impact of the slowdown in consumer spending. Along with mainstream media, suppliers will also have specific point-of-sale in stores, and events such as pop-up fashion shows.
Bonds was among the first to lend its weight to the move stating retailers needed to be innovative to succeed in the current environment.
Tee-ing off
The annual Queensland menswear chairty golf day is happening again. Staged on July 7 at Brisbane's Virginia Golf Club, organisers have this year decided to declare Guide Dogs Queensland as the recipient of takings from the day. Hole sponsorships are still available and priced from $220. Individual player registrations are priced from $80 and include golf, lunch and dinner. For more: Tel: Drewe Freeburn on 0413 333 654
Clarification
An article in Ragtrader January 16 edition, headlined Paton leads troops into challenging 2009, stated that Hilton Fabrics had acquired Quick Response Fabrics. This should have stated the Quick Response Fabrics had acquired Hilton Fabrics. The new entity has been rebranded as Hilton Dyers and Finishers.