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Made in millenium

An annual runway event showcasing the works of Melbourne designers is getting digital.

One of the top-selling swimwear brands on Asos is preparing to unleash its product down under.

Hollister to open

Abercrombie & Fitch Co subsidiary Hollister has confirmed it will enter the Australian market in 2013.

A new marketing chief, a new public relations firm and a new creative agency – one of Australia’s biggest discount department stores is changing face.

Myer maximises

Department store Myer is preparing to spice up its plus-size womenswear.

Roberto Cavalli will be the next designer to collaborate with discount department store Target Australia.

Oroton Group has lost the rights for Ralph Lauren Australasia, a brand which accounts for 45 per cent of group sales and 35 per cent of net profits.

Garth Cook's Resort collection titled Barlia adds a mix of high summer dresses, light weight jackets and breezy separates to complement his SS12/13 collection.

Billabong beefs up

Surfwear brand Billabong is forging ahead with its international retail expansion.

Premium shirt and suit brand Herringbone has launched a fresh campaign to showcase its spring/summer 2012 collection.

Event of the week

The Strand Arcade attracted 2000 customers to its latest activation celebrating designers and artisans.

Celebrity goes solo

A profitable collaboration with one of Australia's biggest celebrities has relaunched as stand-alone brand.

Pacific Brands subsidiary Bonds has parted with some of its legacy, selling one of its key sites in accordance with the company's transformation program.

David Jones has confirmed that iconic executive David Bush left the company on amicable terms last week, and was not part of a sweeping head office restructure which kicked off in May.

Could Target remove its controversial girlswear line?

Shopping centre giant The Westfield Group has reported a rise of over 30 per cent for its half year profit, despite tough trading conditions.