4% sales increase for Wolford in first half Following a difficult period, Wolford has ended its first half of the year with reports of a 4% increase in sales and a decrease of company deficit.

Quiksilver sees sales suffer in Europe The Quiksilver group has published its 2012 financial report, reporting revenue of 1.5 billion euros, up 3% on last year. Though the group is pleased with the results, Quiksilver's European performance is something to worry about.

	Forever 21 opens more European stores Forever 21 is continuing on its European quest, opening a second 27,000 square foot store in France and a sixth store at Lakeside in the United Kingdom.
	Gap in talks with Intermix American multi-brand retailer Intermix is looking for investors to drive development and is in discussions with the Gap group, it has been confirmed.

Italian luxury sunglass maker eyes opening up to outside investors Italia Independent, a maker of colourful fashion sunglasses co-founded by former Fiat brand manager Lapo Elkann, is considering opening up to outside investors in 2013 as it targets foreign markets, its chief executive said.

	Rialto in jeans, as Venice finds cash for repair The merchants of Venice always had an eye for a ducat to be made in the Rialto, but covering its boutique-lined marble bridge with ads for blue jeans might seem a commercial step too far, even for city built on trade.
	Auction of Greta Garbo's dresses, caps fetches $1.6 million A two-day sale of clothing, jewelry and other memorabilia belonging to reclusive movie star Greta Garbo fetched $1.6 million, more than three times the original estimate, according to Julien's Auctions.

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