NATIONAL: The federal government has announced the application dates for the next round of the AusIndustry Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program.

NATIONAL: The federal government has announced the application dates for the next round of the AusIndustry Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program.

MELBOURNE: Australian designers are flocking to Melbourne's GPO building, with a stable of labels opening new flagship stores in the centre.

NATIONAL: Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has set its sights north in the wake of a $17 million loss for the 2008/09 financial year.

MELBOURNE: Cotton On will continue the roll out of its 'mega store' retail model when it opens a new site later this month.

MELBOURNE: New independent label The White Wolf has to date secured approximately 15 boutique stockists for its winter 2010 launch collection.

MELBOURNE: The hunt for Ian Moir's replacement has not yet borne fruit, with Country Road announcing the appointment of an interim CEO while its search continues.

SYDNEY: Gazal Corporation is anticipating its first half earnings for the 2009/10 financial year will be below last year, despite trading ahead of expectations in the first four months of the period.

Hitwise Asia Pacific senior analyst Sandra Hanchard believes Australian fashion e-tailers are set for a profitable Christmas trading season.

PERTH: Industry players will have the chance to fine tune their business prowess when the third International Fashion Incubator Conference is held in Perth next year.

MELBOURNE: The Australian licensee of Guess by Marciano and Aldo footwear has clinched a new accessory deal.

MELBOURNE: The recently retired chairman and chief executive of Hermes Sellier is preparing to land down under.

SYDNEY: Oroton Group has announced plans to launch Oroton only lingerie stores, following its recent move to bring lingerie and men's underwear management in-house.

NATIONAL: Billabong is back on the acquisition trail, announcing its purchase of online boardsports retailer Swell.com.

SYDNEY: Long standing wholesale brand Cooper St is taking the leap into retail, set to open its first store in Westfield Bondi Junction in December.

SYDNEY: RCG Corporation, the company in charge of The Athlete's Foot Australia, has reported a 13 per cent total sales growth for the retail chain in the four months to October 2009.