SYDNEY: The race to the inaugural Vogue Fashion's Night Out (Sydney) event has officially kicked off with an industry briefing taking place this morning.

PERTH: Wesfarmers has reported "marginally positive" sales growth for the 2009/10 financial year for its department stores Target and Kmart, depsite a challenging fourth quarter.

SYDNEY: Volcom hopes to grow its local market share in the wake of an acquisition deal between the brand's head company and its Australian licensee.

SYDNEY: Ksubi is the latest designer brand to confirm its entry into the new Westfield CBD Sydney development.

SYDNEY: Ethical label Monkey and the Brown Man is tapping into viral marketing to launch its first women's fashion range to the public.

MELBOURNE: Kmart is entering the next phase of its renewal strategy, with a new business module geared to offer the lowest possible prices to its customers.

BRISBANE: Intimate apparel brand Triumph will kick off a social media strategy next month with help from a new brand ambassador.

NATIONAL: David Jones, Westfield and Chanel are among the industry heavyweights that will attend a briefing next week for the inaugural Vogue Fashion's Night Out.

SYDNEY: Lifestyle label Suboo has secured a department store deal for its first collection of kaftans and beach dresses.

MELBOURNE: Country Road has reported that its profits before tax may be 15 to 20 per cent lower than last financial year, despite an increase in sales.

BRISBANE: David Jones has cut short a lease on its Toombul store to focus on more profitable operations in nearby in Chermside.

SYDNEY: Womenswear label Honey & Beau is tapping into the bridal market with the launch of a new bridesmaid's collection.

MELBOURNE: Designer Ray Costarella is set to launch his second boutique concept, which will see his label, Aurelio Costralla, sold alongside brands from Brazil.

SYDNEY: Alex Perry and Carla Zampatti are among the industry heavyweights who will participate in a mentorship program that kicks off this week.

MELBOURNE: An emerging designers market has recorded such success its organisers have revealed plans to expand into a third Australian state.

PERTH: David Jones has signed a new 20-year lease agreement which will see an expansion of its Karrinyup Shopping Centre store.