BRISBANE: Bodywear brand Sloggi has developed an innovative marketing campaign based around finding the world's most beautiful bottom.

SYDNEY: One of Australia's largest womenswear retailers Noni B is expecting a $2 million decline in after-tax profit for the 2008 financial year.

MELBOURNE: The Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Association has heeded calls from local manufacturers struggling to deal with the current global economic climate.

NATIONAL: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has threatened legal action against eyewear retailers which misrepresent the safety standards of their sunglasses.

<p>BRISBANE: Lingerie specialist Triumph International has created a global design competition open to design students from all around the world.</p>

NEW ZEALAND: Arrowtown-based designer Tamsin Cooper is about to lie back and think of England.

NATIONAL: Indonesian trade officials have called for Australia and New Zealand to open their TCF markets in the wake of regional free trade negotiations.

<p>MELBOURNE: The Australian head of New Zealand apparel company Hallenstein Glasson has fortified her intention to boost the company's Australian presence by announcing a decision to relocate its buying team to Melbourne.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

SUNSHINE COAST: Noosa Fair Shopping Centre is expected to undergo a dramatic redevelopment program after a mystery buyer clinched the complex for $41.75 million

MELBOURNE: Men's suiting&nbsp;retailer Tony Barlow is looking to resurrect its Victorian consumer base.

<p>NATIONAL: Fashion exporters look set to benefit from extra funding and a dedicated body for the globalisation of Australian business, following announcements in the Federal Budget.</p>

GOLD COAST: A timely collaboration is set to give luxury lingerie line Sally Jones the excuse it needs to hit the Asian market.

<p>QUEENSLAND: International jewellery brand Carat Gioielleria has opened its first Australian flagship store.</p>

MELBOURNE: Australian apparel wholesaler Austin Group has secured a licensing deal with American denim brand Chip &amp; Pepper.

<p>NATIONAL: Just Group has responded to a supplementary bidder's statement from takeover prospect Premier Investments, by outlining continuing misgivings over the potential outcome for shareholders.</p>

MELBOURNE: Fresh from fashion week, Melbourne's latest resin jewellery specialist boasts new business leads, a new collection and a soon-to-be launched online store.<br />