Business

A former buyer and strategist for Net-a-Porter, Sass & Bide and Figgins Group has ventured out on her own to compete in the high-end footwear market.

The Safilo Group will increase its distribution of Hugo Boss eyewear in Australia following local success with the brand.

Fabric trends change as quickly as hem lines.

In November 2009, the Australian government awarded a $6.245 million grant to a local footwear consortium.

Head over heels

The Australian Shoe Fair will be held in Sydney from February 11 to 13, 2011.

Sink or swim

The first instalment of trade fair Swimshow Australia will run from March 23 to 25 on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Mossimo is set to triple its store network and overhaul its product offer as it prepares to celebrate 25 years in operation.

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David Jones announces 30 new department store exclusive brands.

Nearly Nude is preparing to attack the US, Canadian and UK markets as its partnership deal with a major international shapewear giant develops.

Leg up

How can designers plan for a more lucrative autumn/winter 2012?

The hot seat

Three industry heavyweights weighed in on Spring/summer 2011 at a recent trend seminar in Sydney. But it wasn’t all catwalk talk.

A long-running battle between activewear giant Nike and a company which produces a line of cosmetics under the same name has taken an unexpected twist.

SES Fashions is looking to expand into Western Australia following its establishment of 47 doors along the east coast of Australia.

Batik boutique

Natasha Welsh has turned her hand to interior design with the opening of her first boutique.

As a veteran of retailing in Sorrento, store owner Deb Fletcher has long survived the inconsistencies of trade in the beachside holiday destination.

Get smart

A recent Australian seminar on global retail trends shone the spotlight on the smart phone.