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A cut above

Melbourne-based menswear, womenswear and childrenswear retailer Cotton On will launch a new retail chain called Cotton On Kids later this month.

National property group Macquarie Leisure Trust has lodged an application with the Gold Coast City Council to develop a $200 million shopping centre next to Dreamworld theme park.

Ailing menswear store Gowings and speciality apparel retailer Colorado Group have joined the list of retailers issuing profit warnings.

The Australasian distributor for Norwegian outerwear label Helly Hansen has unveiled plans for an extensive retail roll out and enhancements to its product offering.

Word has it that ex-soapie star and mum-to-be Bec Hewitt is considering developing her own women's fashion label.

Melbourne-based apparel wholesale giant Pacific Brands is to launch an Australasian clothing range based on legendary US brand Original Penguin.

DDB Speedos off

SYDNEY: Swimwear and leisure brand Speedo has awarded its advertising account to Sydney agency DDB.

Immortal florals

MELBOURNE: The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has opened an exhibition celebrating the use of floral motifs and themes in fashion.

Flickers upgrades

MELBOURNE: Knitted fabric supplier Flickers Australia has expanded its finishing services to include rotary-screen capability for coating and backcoating applications.

A Victorian sporting goods retailer has received a rap over the knuckles by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after it admitted offences under the Trade Practices Act (TPA).