Who's Next moves to September and January

PARIS:The dates for French trade show Who's Next have been moved from June 30 - July 2006 to an unconfirmed date in September. Difficulty in finding a location in the heart of Paris for the event and a recent survey of buyers indicating they would rather visit the show in September (which is when the majority of trade shows run in Europe)where the reasons for the change. A joint badge will be offered giving access to both shows to discover 520 ready-to-wear collections at Who's Next and 350 fashion accessory brands at Premiere Classe. The shows will settle in Hall 1 of the Porte de Versailles in order to bring together 870 international womenswear, menswear and urbanwear brands.
For more: +33 01 4013 7474

Australia Week in Moscow 2006
MOSCOW:Austrade is running Australia Week in Moscow from June 11 to 18. The largest Australian trade mission ever to be held in Russia the event will provide a unique opportunity to learn from successful Australian exporters and build networks with prospective customers, distributors and authorities in Russia. The trade event for Australian businesses exploring growth opportunities in Russia, will offer a full conference program together with a trade exhibition, one-on-one meetings, networking receptions and cultural events. In the heart of Moscow the event will build on the success of 2005, which led to almost A$80 million worth of new business.
For more: 13 28 78.

Bonds expands manufacturing in Australia
SYDNEY:Going against the trend, one of Australia?s largest clothing manufacturers, Bonds, has announced it will be manufacturing more garments in Australia in the future rather than looking to import from China. Recognising the importance of shorter lead times and reduced inventory, Bonds recently opened a new sewing room at its Wentworthville factory, in western Sydney. While the new expansion won?t mean Bonds can compete directly on price, Bonds says it will now have the ability to offer customers high quality, very short lead times and low inventory rather than waiting 12 weeks for delivery from China.

Donate to World Vision
With their unwanted excess stock textile, clothing and footwear manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers across Australia have helped the lives of people in poverty and crisis. Helping families survive natural disasters, build schools and give hope to refugees fleeing war in Sudan, Bonds, Esprit, Gazal, Mattel, Pumpkin Patch, Hepworth, Yakka, Kathmandu and the Victorian Schoolwear Company are just some of the companies that have donated to World Vision. You can too! It?s easy - World Vision arranges the collection by Toll, who have donated the freight. The goods are then stored at World Vision?s warehouses, before being sorted by volunteers, packed into containers and shipped to communities in extreme poverty and crisis in Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
For more: gik@worldvision.com.au