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.

Cutting-edge lifestyle retailer Orson & Blake is set to venture into the private label arena, with a womenswear line launching to industry buyers later this month.

Much has been written about Grant Pearce since his appointment as Lmff creative director. But how did they join forces? Assia Benmedjdoub gets the scoop.

The local operator of Acne Studios has claimed a 38 per cent increase in trade in what he describes as a “pretty awful” retail market.

AUCKLAND: New Zealand-based knitwear label Sabatini has added a woven component into its collection stable, expanding its summer range for 2011.

Ragtrader asks legal experts Savannah Hardingham and Jonathan Feder to compile a report into copyright issues facing Melbourne designers.

She’s a fresh graduate. He’s an established designer. Assia Benmedjdoub moderates an interview between Melburnians Laura Wade and Arthur Galan.

Westfield, Country Road, Ginger & Smart and M.J. Bale will be among a group of industry firms to back the domestic launch of a global campaign aimed at promoting wool.

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.