In 2008 Sportsgirl CEO Elle Roseby accepted Ragtrader’s Fashion Chain Store of The Year Award. Her winning formula of creating new retail experiences will continue into 2011, as Assia Benmedjdoub reports.

SYDNEY: Krites has commenced a campaign to acquire two or three Australian labels on the back of a push into the Spanish and US markets.

ADELAIDE: Apparel manufacturer and distributor Australian Fashion Labels (AFL) is preparing to launch two more brands into the Australian market within months, following the success of its current staples Finders Keepers and Cameo.

SYDNEY: Surf and streetwear brand Mambo is to launch into the US market via a partnership with American company Bon-Ton Stores Inc.

Melbourne’s fashion retail landscape has changed dramatically in recent times, with major redevelopments across the city. Nora Farren looks at some of the biggest shake-ups.

Ragtrader asked its readers to nominate four influential Melbourne ragtraders for a profile in this special edition. Erin O'Loughlin kicks things off with PAS Group CEO Eric Morris.

Once a week, Melbourne fashion identities Philip Boon and Jenny Bannister host Fashion Torque, a casual forum for the local industry. Here, Ragtrader presents an excerpt from their 'knock-offs' versus 'product development' debate.

Stalwart menswear brand Dom Bagnato will seal its 17-year partnership with department store Myer through the launch of an exclusive line dubbed ‘Domingo’.

Industry faces were out in force for the official L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival program launch at Government House.

She is the vital link between fashion brands and the minds of Melbourne consumers. Daniela Aroche meets journalist Janice Breen Burns.

NATIONAL: Kmart is set to erase all signs of branding and further shave apparel and footwear prices in the latest phase of a company overhaul.

MELBOURNE: Gasp Jeans is the latest fashion retailer to land in hot water over its workplace relations policy.

Big W has revealed it will release another five collections fronted by Disney star Selena Gomez following sales success with Gomez-affiliated product.

SYDNEY: It was the launching pad for acclaimed designers Dion Lee, Alex Perry, Akira Isogawa and Lisa Ho – now Ragtrader can reveal the next crop of talent to emerge from The Fashion Design Studio in East Sydney.

SYDNEY: Designer label Ginger & Smart is gearing up to capture a new market with the unveiling of an additional apparel collection and a restructured retail offer.

Iconic Australian brand Sportscraft is to launch its Sportscraft Signature collection into a further 21 stores across Australia following strong sales for the fledging label.