Ragtrader interviews Young Retailer of the Year award 2011 finalist Alexis Pead, who works for multichannel department store Myer.

Fashion Group International (Sydney) recently staged its autumn/winter 2012/13 trend seminar. Four local panelists weighed in with their best bets for the Australian market.

The growth figures are compelling. Justine Bloome tackled pinterest at the the 2012 Pesa conference - here she recounts it for fashion.

Global fashion chain Esprit has opened up about how its 'five year' strategy to rebuild the brand will impact its Australia and New Zealand operations.

Activewear giant Lonsdale has secured a major win in its bid to stop direct imports of trademarked goods into Australia.

Surfwear giant Quiksilver will release two unique collections part of its spring/summer 2012/13 product range, as it moves to reinvigorate the label.

European High Street chain A|Wear has revealed Australia is now one of its key target markets, with the brand poised to launch a tailored e-commerce campaign to test the waters ahead of retail expansion.

Building relationships at a time when etail is booming has never been more important, writes Simon James. 

Melbourne-based clothing brand Saxony is set to expand its retail footprint from July, with four new stores to launch across Melbourne and Sydney.

As the local market becomes more competitive, fashion retailers are being forced to shape up or ship out. Daniela Aroche investigates how faster delivery times and the rise of online sales are impacting businesseson the back-end.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia organisers have undergone another executive reshuffle, with the appointment of a new designer relations coordinator.

South American suppliers have renewed efforts to attract Australian business, inviting buyers and media to trade fair Peru Moda 2012. But as Pippa Chambers discovers, local etailers are finding it tough to return the favour with challenges across logistics and tax.

RMIT graduates Kirsty Urquhart and Melissa Pugliesi quiz iconic fashion designer Leona Edmiston.

Local e-shopping club operator Apac Sale Group will launch another four sites across South East Asia, as the business continues to grow at an exponential rate.

With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia now set to take place in March, leading designers reveal what the new date will mean for fabric deliveries, production and sales.

Ragtrader catches up with Nra young retailer of the year award 2011 nominee Stephanie Nighfind.