BRISBANE: A desire to create an all-encompassing brand experience for customers of eeni meeni miini moh and e3-M has motivated construction of the labels' first store.

BYRON BAY: Upcoming swimwear label Lisa Blue is pushing into the US market, only 18-months after launching.

SYDNEY: bec & bridge have taken out the inaugural Australian DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship, beating fellow finalists Flannel and Nana Judy.

NATIONAL: General Pants has paired up with indie publication LoveWant to showcase the best of spring/summer fashion.

MELBOURNE: Sportswear manufacturer Protop Australia has followed the lead of fashion players Cue, Bardot and Ginger & Smart.

BRISBANE: Fashion e-tailer Beginning Boutique is set to build its reach by dabbling in bricks-and-mortar retailing.

SYDNEY: OrotonGroup has welcomed a new non-executive director to its board.

SYDNEY: The 'sophistication' of the activewear market in the US has prompted local label Oscar Mimosa to swing its attention across the Pacific.

SYDNEY: E-commerce site The Grand Social's bricks and mortar retail venture is set to open, launching with an industry celebration this evening.

SYDNEY: Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (RSFF) will be in a new home this year, at the recently renovated Sydney Town Hall.

NATIONAL: Emerging fashion designers have the chance to snare $10,000 in cash and travel, as well as mentorship from Australian label Zimmermann.

NOOSA: An aggressive store roll out campaign and the release of its first 'fashion forward' collection are just some of the changes Secrets is implementing as it marks its 10th birthday.

NATIONAL: Snowboarding attire brand Burton has stepped up its eco-credentials with an expanded offer of environmentally friendly products.

SYDNEY: Ugg Australia boots have been given a makeover in the name of charity, with a sneak peak of the results by leading fashion designers available here.

SYDNEY: David Jones expects a 'smooth transition' as new CEO Paul Zahra takes hold of the company's management reins.

SYDNEY: David Jones CEO Mark McInnes has executed his own downfall, with the executive resigning from the department store in the wake of an ethics breach.