Footwear label Bared has taken a fresh approach to capture the High Street market with its latest retail outlet. Daniela Aroche takes a closer look at the store's concept.

Australia is currently at the forefront of retail innovation for many international apparel brands, with fresh flagship formats and targeted product offers. Erin o’loughlin looks at how a key player is extending this movement to footwear.

MELBOURNE: After over a year of liaising with technology firms, Just Group is on the brink of rolling out brand new stocktake technology to its 1000 stores.

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 label Sportscraft is preparing to boost its Signature collection with the launch of a menswear range through selected stores in August.

Iconic denim brand Diesel has locked horns with the national advertising watchdog, less than four months after it was acquired by the youth division of Pacific Brands.

General Pants Co chief executive Craig King has identified the brand's latest QVB concept store as the first step in a larger strategy to evolve and combat a tough trading environment.

The Melbourne Central complex is seeing an influx of fresh retailers setting up shop, and new accessories brand Who is Hue is the latest arrival. Daniela Aroche scans the debut store's concept.

The 2011 Federal Budget, the fourth by treasurer Wayne Swan, has drawn mixed responses from suppliers and retailers. Daniela Aroche reports.

SYDNEY: A debut television advertising campaign and highly reported investment deal with Nine Entertainment Company have tripled StyleTread's sales in the last six weeks, its managing director claims.

Milan-based designer Luisa Beccaria has opted for a retail entry into the Australian luxury sector, with a Melbourne flagship launch set to be followed by a 24 month roll out.

SYDNEY: There's no sign of a seven year itch in One Teaspoon's relationship with David Jones, with the department store committing to a new venture with the young womenswear label.

Will australia be influenced by the world events shaping collections in the northern hemisphere ? Assia Benmedjdoub gets the answers at a biannual trend seminar in sydney.