NATIONAL: David Jones has heeded economic doom and gloom forecasts, downgrading its sales guidance for the second quarter of the fiscal year and terminating 150 positions in its head office.

NATIONAL: A trio of Australian fashion labels will take centre stage at a special event in Seoul next Monday (January 26).

NATIONAL: Government body Ausindustry has put out a call for submissions to the latest batch of TCF Small Business funding.

SYDNEY: Emerging designers and fashion professionals look set to receive the recognition they deserve at a newly created awards ceremony.

SYDNEY: European luxury brands are on high alert following yet another ambitious retail raid in Sydney.

SYDNEY: Retail conglomerate AMP Capital Shopping Centres (AMPCSC) has submitted plans to expand Warringah Mall to incorporate a new fashion hub.

NATIONAL: Nine Australian fashion brands will receive the cold treatment when they take part in the second stage of G'Day USA tomorrow.

MELBOURNE: UK label Ben Sherman has received a dose of indie "cred" following its endorsement by Melbourne band Brittle.

NATIONAL: Bra specialist Triumph International is busting into 2009 with the launch of a new push up bra range.

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have dealt another blow to Australian merino farmers with an Asian clothing company joining the global boycott of the product.

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Winners announced SYDNEY: Accessories retailer Oroton has dominated proceedings at Birkenhead Point's 2008 Retailer Awards for excellence.

SYDNEY: Queensland fashion and accessory designers have already dominated proceedings at annual trade fair competition 'Debut'.

Optimism is usually in abundance at this time of the year.

NATIONAL: Australian fashion labels appear unfazed by the struggling US economy with a rash of brands looking to enter the country as part of the G'Day USA showcase.

US exports fall