MELBOURNE: Just Group chairman Ian Pollard has rejected an offer to join the Premier Investments board if its $898 million takeover bid is successful.<br />

HONG KONG: Aside from fashion gods such as Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld and his ilk, it's rare that designers get flown to and hosted by major trade shows for free.

MELBOURNE: Apparel wholesale company Austin Group has suffered yet another blow to its ambitious growth plans.

SYDNEY: Italian-based casual footwear brand Geox has opened its first Australian concept store in Westfield Miranda.

MELBOURNE: Shares in fashion retailer Just Group shot up over 12 per cent yesterday, following a substantial takeover bid worth up to $898 million.

NATIONAL: After a brief hiatus, the former&nbsp;owner of Pretty Girl Group Jeffrey Moss is again set to make his mark on the Australian fashion retail scene.

NATIONAL: High-end womenswear designer Collette Dinnigan has revealed more details about her as yet unreleased collaboration with mass market retailer Target.

NATIONAL: British-born Australian-raised designer Richard Nicols has continued to bolster his international profile with his spring 2008 collection being picked up by US boutique chain Elizabeth Charles.

SYDNEY: Registrations for the spring/summer 2008/09 instalment of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week are now open.

ADELAIDE: One of Adelaide's biggest outlet shopping destinations is set to get even bigger, with 30 new stores and over 250 jobs to be offered within coming months.

<p>MELBOURNE: Fashion industry players donned Earth Hour tee-shirts on Thursday March 27 to launch the fashion industry's Earth Hour initiative. </p>

MELBOURNE: Myer has announced half-year results for the period ended January 2008, confirming its continuing turnaround since acquisition from Coles 22 months ago.<br />

<p>MELBOURNE: New shoe phenomenon BelleBika has gained a foothold in the chic environs of South Melbourne.</p>

<p>NATIONAL: The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has announced plans to undertake a strategic review.</p>

NATIONAL: Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has sets its sights on the lucrative Asian and Middle East market by teaming up with an Indian clothing label.

MELBOURNE: High-end jewellery brand Bvlgari has selected Melbourne as the place to open its largest Australian store.