Last year saw significant changes in ownership of Australia's chain of Direct Factory Outlets. Erin O'Loughlin chats with the new owners of four key outlet sites to find out what they have planned for their latest acquisitions.

Much as I love David Jones, I can’t help but be disappointed by reports I get from suppliers when it comes to trading terms.

Legal expert Krystil Carter warns brands to take note of safety requirements for clothing labelling, childrenswear and sunglasses.

Brisbane-based designer boutique operator Natalie Denning has restructured her network of stores in the city in a bid to position each as a premium fashion destination.

Online shopping has dominated business news headlines in Australia over the last few months. A recent seminar into e-tailing revealed that fashion giant asos.com is striking domestic consumers while they’re hot. Assia Benmedjdoub reports on its latest battle plans.

The L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival industry forums saw local and international buyers take to the stage. In an edited transcript, leading UK fashion buyer Erin Mullaney details her career trajectory and successful business ventures.

David Jones womenswear general manager David Bush looks back on the history of the department store, and the challenges for local retailers in the future.

Men's underwear label Sly Underwear is preparing to release a range of women's underwear and will also launch a new men's collection in a move to ramp up the label's offering.

SYDNEY: Rosemount Australian Fashion Week organisers have confirmed they are in negotiations for a naming rights sponsor, as the trade event’s existing five-year agreement draws to a close.

Melbourne: UK-based fashion giant asos.com has extended its partnership with the Australian market, adding luxury brand Camilla and Marc to its autumn/winter offer as well as a potential venture with High Street icon Sportsgirl.

Ragtrader regularly investigates how key shopping strips in regional Australia are faring. Daniela Aroche looks at trade in the Bath Lane precinct of Bendigo.

It’s one of australia’s most iconic suburbs. Leasing Information Services analyst Lynda Rochas investigates the Bondi Beach appeal.

Setting up an online boutique to cater solely to Australian consumers is equivalent to tapping just 0.01 per cent of the world's internet users. Erin O'Loughlin uncovers how local fashion e-tailors can start taking home global online shopping dollars.

Employers should understand that providing students with unpaid work experience comes with certain risks. Seamus Burke and Katherine Ochynski provide a guide for fashion employers.

With stores opening in Asia and its product now incorporating everything from shoes to knitwear, Oroton is not the bag brand it used to be. Erin O'Loughlin gets the inside word on the changes.

Following heated debate on the topic, the federal government hosted an Online Retail Forum in Sydney on February 18. Here, Ragtrader offers an edited transcript of the discussion that arose on the benefits and challenges of online retail in Australia.