NATIONAL: International retail giant Kitson has become a battleground for sheepskin boot specialists Emu Australia and Ugg.

SYDNEY: UnderCoverWear has promised a "return to basics" approach to business following a net loss after tax for the financial year to June 30, 2010.

MELBOURNE: Country Road has reported a growth in sales for the third year in a row, yet a drop in profit for the financial year to June 30, 2010.

MELBOURNE: The winners of the Debut competition for emerging designers were announced on day one of the Fashion Exposed autumn/winter 2011 trade fair.

SYDNEY: Fashion Palette will add runway shows for emerging designers to the two day industry conference to be held at Circular Quay from October 8 to 10.

Fashion designers taking part in a collaborative retail concept at Westfield Sydney CBD look set to pay a minimum of $800 a week for a shared space. R

How has the broader industry changed since Fashion Exposed first launched in 2000?

Designer fashion retailer Arthur Galan has denied speculation the company is fielding a potential takeover bid.

Fashion retailer Karen Rieschieck will be a speaker at the Fashion Exposed Business Seminar.

Layne Beachley has secured accounts with Myer, Rebel Sport and independents for her new surfwear label, Blue Kiss.

Womenswear label Evil Twin is bound for London.

Retail and department store buyers will be on the ground at the autumn/winter 2010 instalment of Fashion Exposed.

Fashion Exposed trade fair is pushing the envelope with more designer brands, trend presentations and industry talks introduced at each installment.

The owner of womenswear boutique Baggy’s, Rachel Silverman, has occupied the same location in Chapel Street for 38 years.

Colorado has initiated a roll-out of new look stores as part of a larger brand overhaul.

International autumn/winter trends can be difficult to sell in Australia’s transeasonal climate.