On Target NATIONAL: Discount department store Target has added another silver lining to its womenswear offering. The value retailer, which recently announced American eveningwear giant Zac Posen as its next designer collaborator, has launched a new Limited Editions label.

Austrade Bangkok business development manager Asa Chotchakornpant offers the low down on the Thailand TCF market.

Each season, trade fair Fashion Exposed invites one country to exhibit its textile, clothing and footwear offerings. Assia Benmedjdoub gets the verdict on its latest International Designer Showcase.

The Brits, who I recently observed at close range because I was in London hiding from a certain ominous birthday, seem more interested in the US elections than we are.

An army of tigers What do you get when you put a Canadian tattoo artist, three rock 'n roll bands and a flailing American popstar in one room?

Gill Milligan has conquered Korea and has more than a few fans in Indonesia, Singapore and the US too. But how does the womenswear designer retain brand integrity when she's catering to such diverse audiences? Tracey Porter finds out.

Technology is playing an ever more influential role in retail success. Samantha Docherty reveals why it's vital to have a retail business system that adapts and grows with your company.

Ragtrader asks the experts what's the next big thing in retail business systems?

I was very pleased to read that Senator Kim Carr, bless him, has recognised that there is such a thing as a fashion industry in this country.

Investment in staff is probably one of your biggest expenses, yet many businesses are unable to capitalise on it, experiencing high turnover and low productivity. Matthew Nolan offers tips on how to improve your returns.

Every edition Ragtrader talks to a previously profiled brand about how it has developed in the intervening years. This week, Assia Benmedjdoub caught up with International Fashion Group managing director David Mendels.

Known more for its legendary fleet of pedal steamers than its retail fashion offering, the tourist hub of Echuca is a solid 205km drive from the city of Melbourne.

<p>SYDNEY: Fashion week organisers have beaten off criticism for using under age models at the forthcoming event.</p>

MELBOURNE: RMIT University's reputation for innovative collaborations is blooming into full flower.

<p>&nbsp;MELBOURNE: Unisex footwear brand Zu shoes has launched its first online store. </p>

<p>INTERNATIONAL: The French fashion industry has weighed in to the debate about the health of fashion models by introducing the world's first charter on the issue.</p>