Fashion businesses have been feeling the pressure from many avenues recently and a report by the ARA has identified issues with retail tenancy as another factor that is further weakening the sector. Daniela Aroche reports.

Grab Industries’ portfolio of brands has survived the aftermath of its collapse last month, with liquidators confirming the sale of assets to a new corporate entity, Grab Denim Pty Ltd.

Online footwear retailer Shooii is preparing to redefine e-service levels in Australia with the launch of a global standard website and a firm focus on the local market.

David Jones has signed on to roll out a wider range of apparel from menswear label MJ Bale, following strong sell-through of the brand in the department store.

WELLINGTON: Sportswear giant Lacoste has gained the upper hand in its latest clash with competitor Crocodile International.

Iconic Australian fashion brand Sportsgirl has flexed its competitive muscle once again by becoming the first fashion retailer in Australia to launch QR codes in-store.

Peruvian trade officials recently invited a league of Australian retailers and department stores to consider the country’s production capabilities. Assia Benmedjdoub explores the market and its international competitors.

Australian designer Peter Morrissey and department store Big W are evolving their exclusive partnership, with plans to expand the Morrissey “Man and Woman” collection and increase branding within selected Big W stores.

SYDNEY: Esprit Australia has farewelled managing director Andrew Bousie, making way for a new country manager sourced from Esprit's Asian operations.

In the first of a new feature series, Assia Benmedjdoub asks industry suppliers to comment on a current issue or trend impacting the Australian fashion industry.

They're transeasonal, make quick gifts and are generally more affordable than apparel - and yet every high street retailer is spruiking them. Erin O'Loughlin chats to three accessories labels to find out how they are faring in the increasingly crowded and “tough” retail market. 

Resale price maintenance has been a bone of contention between stockists and suppliers for some time, but a rise in e-tailers and recent accc prosecutions have unearthed the issue once again. Daniela Aroche reports.

UK online shopping platform Asos looks set to ramp up its assault on the Australian market, with a dedicated launch team and PR agency currently being assembled.

MELBOURNE: Mimco is set to launch a new product category to commemorate its 15 years in business.

SYDNEY: Designer swimwear label Hotel Bondi Swim is set to go under the hammer, as founders Fern Levack and Damion Fuller prepare to sell off the business to focus on external ventures.

The inner-city suburb of Paddington in Brisbane has long been the domain of local retailers, but big name brands are starting to take notice. Tim Hamilton, principal of Pandanus Property Solutions investigates the appeal of the shopping precinct.