Ragtrader's experienced local editorial team brings you the latest news in the Australian textile, garment and footwear sector.
01 Jul 2010
GOLD COAST: Billabong International is set to increase its North American footprint following the acqusition of a Canadian youth sports lifestyle brand.
30 Jun 2010
SYDNEY: The Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) is the latest to call into question David Jones' handling of the Mark McInnes harassment claims.
BRISBANE: A desire to create an all-encompassing brand experience for customers of eeni meeni miini moh and e3-M has motivated construction of the labels' first store.
29 Jun 2010
BYRON BAY: Upcoming swimwear label Lisa Blue is pushing into the US market, only 18-months after launching.
28 Jun 2010
SYDNEY: bec & bridge have taken out the inaugural Australian DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship, beating fellow finalists Flannel and Nana Judy.
25 Jun 2010
NATIONAL: General Pants has paired up with indie publication LoveWant to showcase the best of spring/summer fashion.
MELBOURNE: Sportswear manufacturer Protop Australia has followed the lead of fashion players Cue, Bardot and Ginger & Smart.
BRISBANE: Fashion e-tailer Beginning Boutique is set to build its reach by dabbling in bricks-and-mortar retailing.
24 Jun 2010
SYDNEY: OrotonGroup has welcomed a new non-executive director to its board.
SYDNEY: The 'sophistication' of the activewear market in the US has prompted local label Oscar Mimosa to swing its attention across the Pacific.