NATIONAL: Westfield executive chairman and co-founder Frank Lowy has been revealed as the wealthiest man in Australia.

MELBOURNE: Australian fashion retailers have been summoned to discuss a weighty issue before the Victorian government next week.

MELBOURNE: The proprietors of Veronica Textiles "will consider all offers" as part of efforts to sell the business after 30 years of family ownership.

MELBOURNE: Children's retail brand Kids Avenue is on a fast growth path, with its second store to open after less than one year in business.

MELBOURNE: One of the largest manufacturers of tailored menswear in Australia is up for sale.

AUCKLAND: New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) could celebrate its ten year milestone without a naming rights sponsor.

NATIONAL: Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has appointed its fourth chief executive in as many years, as the organisation moves to settle months of turmoil among its executive board.

BRISBANE: Organisers of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF) are introducing a raft of new measures to boost sales and foot traffic at the $850,000 event.

NATIONAL: It's business as usual for swiwmear giant Seafolly, which is preparing to release a limited edition range in the wake of a high-profile legal spat.

MELBOURNE: The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will shine a spotlight on the Australian fashion and textile industries when it opens its latest exhibition.

SYDNEY: New Zealand retailer 3 Wise Men is furthering its advance into the Australian market with stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra on the cards.

Taking part in Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) is no piece of cake.

Australian Swimwear Company (ASC) is confident it will survive its descent into administration.

The owner of Bras N Things (BNT) has refused to comment on speculation the intimate apparel brand is up for sale.

Recently appointed group general manager of General Pants Co. Craig King has the task of managing a spirited, creative team and driving both the youthwear chain and its surf division.

Marcs, Jan Logan, Mollini, Midas, LifewithBird, Alpha 60 and Gorman are among 40 fashion brands to enlist in a new website hosting online brand showrooms.