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.

30 Jun 2010

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.

25 Jun 2010

MELBOURNE: Sportswear manufacturer Protop Australia has followed the lead of fashion players Cue, Bardot and Ginger & Smart.

25 Jun 2010

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.

24 Jun 2010

SYDNEY: The 'sophistication' of the activewear market in the US has prompted local label Oscar Mimosa to swing its attention across the Pacific.