<p>NEW ZEALAND: Discount retail group The Warehouse has allegedly made a secret payment to a child badly burnt when his pyjamas caught fire.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

SYDNEY: With his first dive into the swimwear market, Brendon Marczan is no doubt expecting some serious ripple effects to ensue.

NATIONAL: Australia's largest retail property group is aiming to put an end to shop window advertising.

NEW ZEALAND: Fashion designer Jason Crawford has denied running what police described as a &quot;sophisticated cannabis operation&quot; from the Auckland warehouse of his high-profile fashion label.

NATIONAL: The currency of Australian fashion in Indonesia is set to dramatically improve following a special fashion parade in Jakarta tomorrow.

SYDNEY: Men's eyewear brand Flint is taking to the shores for its spring/summer collection.

MELBOURNE: Effeminate womenswear label Cylk is about to get a whole lot tougher.

SYDNEY: High-end womenswear designer Lisa Ho has reacted angrily to allegations she mistreats her workers.

<p>NATIONAL: Australian bodywear brand Metalicus has been acquired by the PAS Group.<br /></p>

<p>NATIONAL: Jewellery brand Michael Hill International has announced plans to significantly expand its retail profile with new openings planned across three international markets.</p>

SYDNEY: Growing pressure from international suppliers, coupled with a&nbsp;sluggish performance from certain retail divisions, has been blamed for the Gazal Corporations' mixed performance in fiscal 2007.

SYDNEY: Designer corporatewear brand Zambelli has taken a more personal approach to the spring/summer season.

<p>WAGGA WAGGA: Bega has its cheese. The Hunter Valley has its wines. Now Wagga has its hats.</p>

Yes, I know, some of our best friends are, or have been, big-budget retail buyers, so I'll have to allow exceptions. But most will never recover from the experience.

World Tour NATIONAL:The 2008 Westfield World Retail Tour has added a luxury shopping destination to its itinerary.

SYDNEY:Tristan Blair believes the Great Australian Hangover transcends a night at the local – only when put in fashion terms, the after effects aren't necessarily felt overnight.