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

17 Apr 2012

Local design label Bec & Bridge has added a new component to its business, following "an overwhelming response" to recent collections despite the tough trading environment. Premium

16 Apr 2012

UPDATE: Readers can now download the updated Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2012 schedule, following the withdrawal of Dion Lee and Josh Goot, by clicking through.

16 Apr 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Josh Goot has followed Dion Lee in pulling out of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA), despite securing a place on the official 2012 schedule.

16 Apr 2012

Shopping centre giant Westfield has again pledged its support to the Young Retailer of the Year Awards and confirmed it will offer this year's winner a place on the 2012 Westfield World Retail Study Tour.

13 Apr 2012

The Star is the latest retail destination to launch a fashion shopping event aimed at driving foot traffic back into stores.

12 Apr 2012

J. Crew has enlisted a recent Australian design collaborator to create a capsule collection for its online division, fresh from launching a free shipping service to the country.

12 Apr 2012

A team of fashion industry experts has joined forces to create a new kind of online shopping destination in support of Australian designers. Premium

12 Apr 2012

Local label Cylk has opened its first ever flagship boutique this week, as it moves to establish a domestic retail network ahead of global expansion.

11 Apr 2012

Fusion Retail Brands, the group of retail businesses that emerged from the distressed Colorado Group, has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and managing director.

11 Apr 2012

International sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif has enlisted a raft of local sport and music identities to take part in a global campaign for fall/winter 2012.