Ragtrader brings you the latest news in the Australian textile, garment and footwear sector.


Retailers expect gloom

General Pants: Launched pre-Christmas sales

03 Jan 2012

Following on from a string of apparel business collapses and plummeting sales in 2011 many retailers are still pre-empting a challenging year ahead.

Harrolds founder talks shop

Harrolds x Chronicles of Never collaboration: A first for the luxury menswear chain.

22 Dec 2011

Fresh off the back of another exclusive collaboration, Harrolds co-owner Theo Poulakis reveals how the luxury menswear chain keeps a spring in its step. Premium

Year in review

Thurley: A fruitful year of business.

22 Dec 2011

Ragtrader.com.au asks a selection of Australian designers, retailers and suppliers to reveal their top moments from 2011.

Kathmandu 'alerts' market

Kathmandu: Sales drop in festive period

22 Dec 2011

Bosses at Kathmandu have today 'alerted' the market to the company's poor sales in the run up to Christmas.

Fair Work panel chosen

Cotton On: Previously locked horns with Fair Work Australia regarding wage payments to workers.

21 Dec 2011

A panel of three 'experts' has been chosen to lead the Government review of the Fair Work Act.

Industry bodies join for fashion mission

Tigerlily.

21 Dec 2011

Three local industry associations have teamed to offer sponsored buying missions to the Tex-Trends India trade fair next year.

New scheme for designers

IT WAS ME: Emerging jewellery brand leaps at trading opportunity.

20 Dec 2011

A new initiative designed to help propel Australian designers into the retail market will launch next month. Premium

Seed Heritage growth spurt

Seed Heritage: On the move.

20 Dec 2011

Fashion brand Seed Heritage will boost its retail network with the addition of a super-flagship store in Sydney this week, ahead of global expansion.

Kirrily Johnston advances

Kirrily Johnston: Diffusion line.

20 Dec 2011

Australian label Kirrily Johnston has big plans for 2012 including a website re-launch and expansion into more stores.

Myer beefs up digital arm

Calvin Klein: Sold at Myer.

19 Dec 2011

Department store Myer is on the hunt for new digital partners as it ramps up online operations and continues to review and restructure the business.

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