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Fashion house UnderCoverWear (UCW) is expected to suffer a loss of $2.4 million, following its full year financial guidance released today.

Premier Investments has today announced an overhaul of its Just Group business, which will see up to 50 under-performing stores shut down, following a strategic review of the company.

Fashion recruiter David Solomon has joined apparel, textile and homeware recruitment consultancy Permanser to assist with enquiries on overseas sourcing and manufacturing.

The Cohen Group has ended months of speculation that fast fashion giant Zara will launch into Adelaide this year, confirming it will take up residency at its Burnside Village complex.

Jack + Bill has revealed the four industry names who will bestow up to $30,000 worth of free PR to emerging fashion labels.

Lingerie label La Senza will launch its Sydney city outlet today, continuing its aggressive store roll-out across the country.

Online fashion giant Asos has appointed a local public relations firm to spearhead growth in the Australian market.

Fashion retailer Country Road has become the latest victim of a difficult trading environment, suffering a 10.9 per cent dip in Australasian sales for the 2011 financial year.

Export operations and how to master them will be the focus of the Australian Fashion Council's (AFC) next workshop on July 28.

Kooey pushes north

Swimwear label Kooey Australia has just wrapped a triple barrel assault on the US market, with its first ever solo show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami last night.

The Government has allocated $5 million over four years to a "Clean Technology Focus for Supply Chains Program" to encourage companies to embrace a low carbon economy.

The ink has barely dried on the new naming rights contract, but Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF) Sydney has revealed that tickets are on sale for the annual event, via a daring city stunt.

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Global trend expert Milou Ket will share her insights and expertise at a breakfast seminar held by the Textile Institute (TISA) this week.

SFG on the rise

Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) has announced healthy half year revenue results, bolstered by a number of new store openings.

New-Zealand based discount clothing retailer The Warehouse Group has lost another member of its management team, with independent director Mark Callaghan jumping ship.