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SYDNEY: Target is set to reveal its latest International Designer for Target collection at an exclusive industry event on October 1.

MELBOURNE: David Jones has delivered good news for shareholders following months of media turmoil related to its former chief executive officer Mark McInnes.

AUCKLAND: Pumpkin Patch has announced a 76 per cent increase in profit for 2009/10 despite a dip in operating revenue.

NATIONAL: Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is behind a new merino wool education campaign that will roll out internationally over the next three years.

MELBOURNE: Sportsgirl has surged further into online technology with the launch of a 3D augmented reality function on its website.

MELBOURNE: Premier Investments has released its official financial results for the 2009/10 period, confirming that Portmans suffered the biggest drop in sales.

NATIONAL: French lingerie label Passionata is expanding its Australian presence with a new distribution deal with department store Myer.

SYDNEY: Brazilian swimwear company V i X International is set to increase its Australian presence with the launch of a domestically registered company for the brand.

SYDNEY: Bassike will be adding international brands to its new store, which opened this week in Paddington.

NATIONAL: Minutes from the first meeting of creditors of Ed Hardy Australia have revealed initial claims totalling $9.3 million.

MELBOURNE: Country Road has handed over the window of its flagship South Yarra store to the next generation of fashion visual merchandisers.

MELBOURNE: Myer has revealed its financial results for the year to July 24, 2010, with the true cost of listing as a public company evident.

BYRON BAY: The designer behind swimwear label Lisa Blue has launched a Whale Tale Campaign to raise funds for whale conservation.

SYDNEY: High profile designer Camilla Franks is the target of a new anti-fur campaign, with a protest planned outside her Bondi store next week.

NATIONAL: Ed Hardy Australia has been placed into liquidation.

MELBOURNE: The new chief executive officer of Country Road has resigned after two months following "irreconcilable differences" with the board.