David Jones has reported total sales for the first half of 2010/11 dropped just 0.1 per cent on the corresponding period of the prior year.

Adventure apparel and outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu has closed three of its Christchurch-based stores, due to the earthquake which hit the city on Tuesday.

Pacific Brands is set to write down the value of its footwear, outerwear and sport (FOS) segment after the category took a 32.8 per cent dive in sales.

Footwear and sports apparel brand Reebok has entered into a creative partnership with music mogul and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz.

Stalwart New Zealand retail company Hallenstein Glasson has advised its CEO will depart its ranks this week.

David Jones has announced it will open a new department store at Victoria's Highpoint Shopping Centre by the first quarter of 2013.

Despite strong half-year results, leading apparel supplier and retailer Gazal Corporation Limited has said the financial future looks dim, due to rocketing prices from suppliers and increased Chinese labour costs.

Organisers of trade fair Fashion Exposed have reported a resurgence in menswear exhibitor numbers at the upcoming spring/summer show.

Wesfarmers has reported solid half year results for its retail businesses for the six months to December 31, 2010, with earnings up 5.6 per cent overall to $1,445 million.

RCG Corporation has reported nothing but good news with regard to the performance of its The Athlete's Foot and Shoe Superstore retail banners.

Sales were up for Billabong International in the six months to December 31, 2010, despite "a very weak summer" in Australia.

Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) is venturing into the US market via its plus-size womenswear label City Chic, which is set to launch at the Curvy Revolution Convention in Las Vegas this weekend.

Womenswear retailer Noni B has suffered a 58 per cent drop in half-year profit to $1.52 million, down from $3.64 million in the previous corresponding period.

Country Road has announced an overall 4.4 per cent rise in profit after tax for the half year ending December 31, 2010, but a decline in Australian and New Zealand sales.

The Westfield Group has revealed its 2010 full-year results, boasting a net profit of $2.306 billion before one off costs.

Liberty, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer are among the 150-plus international retailers that have signed up to be part of a new Australian-owned online shopping site.