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SYDNEY: Corporate recovery lawyers believe the latest twist in the travails of luxury retailer Belinda International could see the company enter liquidation.

SYDNEY: Running Bare will use its newly launched flagship store in Bondi as the blueprint for future sites.

Ring the alarm

The latest Global Theft Barometer revealed a significant increase in shrinkage this year. Daniela Aroche reports from the local front line.

SYDNEY: A veteran retailer of nearly four decades has thrown open the books in a bid to put industry outrage over rocketing rents into real terms.

Adolfo rolls out

SYDNEY: Spanish luxury brand Adolfo Dominguez (AD) has confirmed it will further expand its retail network in Australia, following the launch of a debut store in October.

NATIONAL: One of Australia’s leading menswear companies has revealed its future plans for a fourth brand - following the successful head hunting of a new executive.

A boutique footwear supplier has merged two brands in a bid to make ‘significant savings’ during the challenging retail climate.

Denim brand Provocator is on the brink of a partnership which will fund the label’s international expansion across the US and Asia.

Crowded desert

In the competitive retail market, good customer service is a strong advantage, but retailers must invest in staff training to reap the rewards. Daniela Aroche reports.

New apparel lines and store refurbishments look set for Rebel Sports, according to its new owners.

SYDNEY: The Melbourne School of Fashion has added a Bachelor of Fashion and Business degree to its course in response to industry demand.

Eye on new Prey

The brains behind bespoke footwear etailer Shoes of Prey are preparing to take on the fashion eyewear market.

One step ahead

UK-based international powerhouse asos.com continues to score field goals in the domestic market. But this is not without challenges, Assia Benmedjdoub discovers at a recent seminar.

Out-of-pocket creditors who are owed cash from collapsed retailer Satch Clothing have been advised to destroy any left over stock or try and sell it to the new owners – Satch’s founder.

Target has rasped the sharp edges off a letter sent by its managing director Launa Inman, telling 100 suppliers their invoices would incur a five per cent rebate until December 23.

SYDNEY: An industrial relations battle involving Specialty Fashion Group has thrown light on how the company coped in the aftermath of the financial crisis.