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Mix mum: Coles’ best kept secret

Australian supermarket juggernaut Coles has been planning its first fashion venture ‘Mix’ for 12 months, with key representatives required to sign confidentiality agreements ahead of its launch.

Changing of the guard

Following a buyout and subsequent financial boost, UK-based brand Liberty is ready to ramp up its presence in the Southern hemisphere, with Australia first off the block. Daniela Aroche reports..

Retail revival

Tipped to be the largest inland city in New South Wales and a growing student hub, Wagga Wagga’s retail is experiencing an uplift after a 10-year drought. Daniela Aroche takes a look at trade in the area.

Lee partners with ex-Ksubi creative

The Australian licensee for international denim giant Lee will announce a local designer collaboration next month as part of efforts to tailor the brand to local consumers.

Colette rolls with the punches

SYDNEY: Colette Accessories is forging ahead with a national retail rollout despite an ongoing trademark dispute with Australian designer Collette Dinnigan.

Denim double first of many

Australian designer brand Ksubi is boosting its Melbourne presence with the launch of a second store on Chapel Street this month, ahead of new category launches and designer collaborations.

Target hits the urban dollar

Discount department store Target has unleashed the first of a brand-new store format: smaller in size but promising the latest edited looks at a value price.

London calling: Liberty lands

It’s the iconic London-based brand with 135 years of cool under its printed belt. Now two partners are preparing to unleash Liberty across the Australian fashion market.

eBay missile launches

SYDNEY: Fashion retailer Seduce Group is among the first majors to sign with eBay’s fledgling fashion sub-site, a fresh venture for the Australian market.

Supre e-tail results revealed

A survey conducted by youth fashion chain Supre last month found that despite increasing retailer complaints that local stores are losing customers to online, a significant segment of the brand’s teen demographic still prefer the bricks and mortar...

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TFIA criticise hearing

Bardot: One of many officially accredited designers which supports fair working conditions.

A peak industry body has criticised a recent meeting on the Fair Work Amendment Bill due to its 'lack of industry representation'.

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