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.

NATIONAL: Want to know which industry power player is backing Thurley's roll out of national retail stores? Interested in what "nightmare" prompted Nookie to bring its manufacturing back on shore?

Over 120 guests piled into an exclusive mansion in Sydney late last month for the launch of Isola by Megan Gale.