Business

A company with ties to some of the nation’s biggest sporting stars has been placed into liquidation.

The fifth fastest growing retailer in the US is preparing to ramp up its operations down under, beginning with a launch through Rebel Sport doors next month.

WGSN to identifies cutting-edge local concept spaces.

Apparel group Gazal has partnered with technology powerhouse HP as it moves to significantly revamp its store concept sections in Myer.

The last quarter has seen unprecedented editorial shakeups at Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Assia Benmedjdoub touches base with Harper’s Bazaar’s Gutsy new chief Kellie Hush.

Retailers are always hunting for experiential installations. Assia Benmedjdoub touches base with the most talked about fashion set designer of the year.

Jasu Goot to go

Dion Lee, Josh Goot, Romance Was Born, Ellery and Gail Sorronda are among designer labels to sign on for a new commission-based etail site spearheaded by a former Josh Goot executive.

“It just was not making any profit.” That’s the official word from liquidators of iconic designer label Tim O’Connor, the latest fashion brand to fall victim to tough trading conditions.

Department store David Jones has locked in three months of activations with designer childrenswear brand Fred Bare to mark its 20 years in business.

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All successful businesses require a solid strategy to realise key goals. Here, Kate Blecich breaks down the basics.

Apparel Group has confirmed phase two of its digital overhaul will go live pre-Christmas 2012, with the final stages set for early next year.

Matches moves in 

Multi-channel retailer Matches Fashion has revealed Australia as its third largest market, and has hinted at the possibility of a local retail roll out in future.

This month, boutique trade fair Premiere will showcase a range of high-end and designer labels from all over the world. Here, Ragtrader presents a selection of new brands which have joined the Premiere suite.

Hong Kong Fashion Week attracted a wave of australian delegates. a regular and first time visitor offer their insights into the market.

An accessories retail concept spearheaded by several former Oroton Group executives is on track to rollout 12 stores over the next two to three years, following the opening of its first site in Chatswood this year.