MELBOURNE: Pacific Brands FY2006 results showed strong sales growth delivered by the company's acquisition strategy, with $1,509 million in branded net sales showing a 9.3 per cent growth on the previous year.

SYDNEY: Following months of speculation fuelled by approaches from un-named buyers, the Pretty Girl Fashion Group (PGFG) has been sold to its 50 per cent shareholder, Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH) controlled by James Packer.

MELBOURNE: Denim specialist Guess Australia hopes to bridge the gap between industry and education with an initiative aimed at nurturing young talent.

Henri-Lloyd Australia wants to be remembered as the face that launched 1000 yachts.

SYDNEY: The junior version of shirt brand Jensen hasn't even hit shelves yet but has already found an accidental following.

SYDNEY: Officially her eveningwear collection has been in existence for just over a week. Unofficially Julianna Bonet reckons she has been preparing for the moment nearly all her life.

Australian designers should take the risk of intellectual property theft more seriously, legal experts have warned.

SYDNEY: Fashion retailer Marcs hopes to boost flagging sales with new direction involving revamped product, new store design and a fresh marketing strategy.

MELBOURNE: Emerging womenswear label Nicholson has set its eyes on national and international expansion.

Local importing and wholesaling group, Nuovo is looking to exploit the burgeoning accessory market.

Being partial to a bit of food now and again it's fair to say I have the numbers of more than a few restaurants safely hidden within the secure confines of my speed dial.

Last month saw RMIT University proudly hailing the graduates of Victoria's first ever outworker patternmaking course.

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Ragtrader talks to five supply chain management companies to find out the key to transporting goods between destinations.

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