Business

Nursing lingerie brand Hotmilk has scored a corporate coup, enlisting the former head of design for Bendon to its ranks.

Trading spaces

GAP and Zara aren't just mixing up Australia's apparel offering: they're also set to shake up the availability, affordability and appearance of local retail space.

Los Angeles-based powerbrand Tokidoki has delivered a strong message to local businesses attempting to rip off its success.

In 2008, fashion powerhouse Ralph Lauren lost a parallel import case against a Sydney retailer.

Lovisa will unleash up to 100 stores throughout 2011 after a year which saw the brand implement what it calls one of the fastest retail rollouts in history.

Finding a competitive and reliable supplier is only the beginning to importing success – you’ll also need to build and maintain strong relationships, pay for stock, and investigate transport options and customs brokers.

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Department store David Jones launches a capsule online store in the lead up to Christmas, offering a selection of 1500 product options.

Ralph Lauren is among many brands to have lost a parallel import battle in the federal courts.

Quayeyeware has signed two major distribution deals in europe and the us, which will see the brand have the potential to reach over 1100 new stores.

The PAS Group has announced plans to almost double its store network, amid a shake up of women’s fashion brand Review.

Swimwear wholesale giant Seafolly is pushing forward with its own retail network, extending its Sunburn-branded stores beyond the Queensland market.

Pacific Brands staple Superdry has kicked off a three-year retail rollout by launching six stores in six weeks.

The Strip

Ragtrader regularly investigates how key shopping strips in regional Australia are faring.

The campaign reignited media debate about the sexualisation of children by fashion retailers.

Fast fashion powerhouse Zara will launch into Melbourne’s CBD next year as part of a national rollout strategy, its local property management firm has revealed.

SYDNEY: David Jones has reported "relatively flat" trade in the first quarter of 2010/11, in accordance with its earlier guidance.