Pumpkin Patch has reported a 44 per cent drop in net profit after tax for the six months to January 31, 2011.

The inaugural 2011 Perth Fashion Week (PFW), initially announced to take place in May 2011, has been moved to February 2012.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has announced a series of seminars to assist fashion retailers struggling with the complexities of modern awards and workplace laws.

Adventure apparel and outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu has begun to reoccupy some of its offices which were shut-down due to the earthquake in Christchurch last Tuesday.

The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) and TCF Australia have chosen eight emerging Australian fashion businesses to sponsor for the Fashion Exposed trade fair in Sydney next month.

Pacific Brands is launching a campaign to promote its iconic shoe brand Dunlop Volley in a bid to return the brand to its former glory.

Which Myer executives will sit on the board of recently acquired Sass & Bide? Which new labels will Harris Scarfe roll out across its 43 stores nationally?

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.