SYDNEY: More than 120 designers are rallying to connect directly with consumers at the next installment of Fashion Weekend Sydney.

SYDNEY: Elaine Vincent's term as CEO of UnderCoverWear has come to dramatic end, with the company announcing she will depart her role effective today (March 31).

NEW ZEALAND: Independent designer Karen Walker has revealed fresh details of her Topshop coup for New Zealand.

MELBOURNE: Accessories wholesaler Coquette Red has implemented a raft of product changes following demand from retailers for lower priced collections.

NATIONAL: Champ Ventures has acquired a stake in yet another domestic fashion retailer.

NATIONAL: Retail property giant Westfield will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a series of multimillion dollar projects.

SYDNEY: Dan Single and George Gorrow have emerged from their self-imposed media exile to comment on Ksubi's January administration.

MELBOURNE: Accessory company Tilkah is expanding its retail reach with a new city flagship store.

AUCKLAND: Hallenstein Glasson acting chief executive Roy Dillon has made good on his commitment to steer the company through the recession.

MELBOURNE: Pacific Brands has appointed a former ANZ Bank executive to its leadership board to help drive its 2010 consolidation strategy.

NATIONAL: International retail giant Gap has put an end to industry speculation it will enter the domestic market.

SYDNEY: Jets is gearing up to drive greater sales with the launch of a new apparel category.

MELBOURNE: The company behind Novo Shoes, MNG (Mango) and Westco in Australia has kicked off an aggressive retail roll out of youth label Rampage.

NATIONAL: Diesel Australia has doubled its advertising budget in a bid to strengthen consumer spending under its new retail pricing strategy.

NATIONAL: Calvin Klein has capitalised on its entry into the Myer brand portfolio, unleashing new retail and product ventures in Australia.

BRISBANE: Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF) is on the move, leaving Brisbane's City Hall behind.