Made to sell
Menswear company Stafford Group has gone up for sale. It operates 37 retail outlets under the Anthony Squires, Stafford Direct and Shearers Menswear banners.

NZFW gets air
New Zealand Fashion Week looks set to celebrate its 10-year milestone without a naming rights sponsor. Air New Zealand’s replacement has not been announced, with the event launching in September.

DJs steady
David Jones has reported total sales of $417.4 million for the third quarter of the 2009/10 financial year, up 1.4 per cent on the same period last year. CEO Mark McInnes remains cautious about cycling the government stimulus on the fourth quarter of 2010.

Ellery for Myer
Department store Myer snaps up cutting-edge womenswear brand Ellery for spring/summer 2010.

New creative Grant
Grant Pearce, editorial director for GQ magazine at Conde Nast Asia Pacific, has been announced as the new creative director for the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

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