Business

Rich list revealed

NATIONAL: Morrison co-owner Kylie Radford has cracked the 2009 BRW Young Rich List.

PERTH: An exhibition by renowned celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland is among the events that will mark the forthcoming completion of the Wesley Quarter shopping precinct redevelopment.

NATIONAL: Australian designers and retailers will have a chance to build relations with Indian textile manufacturers and exporters at a trade event in November.

AUCKLAND: International fabric supplier Levana Textiles has taken the skills shortage crisis into its own hands.

NATIONAL: Clothing retailer Just Group has reported stronger than expected earnings for the 2009 financial year, pushing its parent company to almost double its full year profits.

AUCKLAND: Womenswear label Twenty-Seven Names has overcome a financial battle to take honours at Air New Zealand Fashion Week (ANZFW).

GEELONG: Emu Australia is set to double its local manufacturing capacity and expand its production and distribution premises.

MELBOURNE: Wholesale group Mercury Brands has entered into administration, following the collapse of a $2 million investment deal.

MELBOURNE: Sydney based designer fashion boutique Incu is looking for opportunities to expand its presence in Melbourne.

NATIONAL: Swimwear giant Seafolly has won its copyright battle against a national clothing supplier.

AUCKLAND: Air New Zealand Fashion Week has continued to embrace online media platforms, partnering with two media websites for its new generation showcase.

MELBOURNE: Womenswear retailer Bardot is testing the waters of children's retail with Bardot Junior.

NATIONAL: Department store Myer has appointed a finance and accounting specialist to its board.

MELBOURNE: Mercury Brands has halted trade on the Australian Securities Exchange, pending an announcement concerning its financing agreements on Friday (September 18).

NATIONAL: Sportscraft is striving for greater market share with the launch of a new women's golf collection and a resortwear range.

Fresh goods in Haul

MELBOURNE: Accessories label Haul is set to expand its product range in preparation for wholesale and retail growth.