GOLD COAST: Billabong International has reported the Australian market experienced "a sharp deterioration" in the fourth quarter of 2009/10 in what was otherwise a "strong" second half.

SYDNEY: Speciality Fashion Group has announced a rise in net profit for the financial year to June 30, 2010 and the acquisition of a new underwear brand licence.

SYDNEY: Gazal has announced a significant increase in its net profit after tax for the financial year to June 30, 2010.

SYDNEY: Konstantina Mittas is the latest high-end designer to collaborate with Sportsgirl, with her capsule range launching into selected stores next month.

SYDNEY: Lovable has ramped up its marketing attack for summer 2010, releasing edgy imagery of its ambassador Jennifer Hawkins and launching a social media push.

SYDNEY: Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (RSFF) has announced the brands that will be participating in the Westfield Runway parades at next week's event.

SYDNEY: Profit is up 68 per cent at Noni B, with a tight control of margins and costs responsible for the uplift.

NATIONAL: Westfield has announced its financial results for the half year to June 30, 2010, amid news of its Sydney city centre development launch.

SYDNEY: Shopping centre giant Westfield has confirmed the first stage of its new city development will open in late October.

SYDNEY: David Jones has reported a 1.7 per cent lift in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter of 2009/10.

SYDNEY: Ralph Lauren has incorporated a men's range into its Pink Pony Collection as part of efforts to increase sales for its breast cancer fundraiser.

MELBOURNE: Gap will officially open the doors to its first Australian store on Thursday August 26.

NATIONAL: Jockey is pushing its sports credentials with the launch of new lines for men and women for spring/summer 2010.

SYDNEY: Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (RSFF) organisers will weigh in on the body image debate at an official media launch today (August 17).

SYDNEY: David Jones has vigorously denied claims it hired a private detective to investigate the employee at the centre of a sexual harassment law suit.

BRISBANE: Sydney TAFE graduate Christopher Dobosz has taken home the top prize in the 2010 Australian Fashion Graduate of the Year awards.