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Billabong is set to get hit with a class action from hundreds of Australian and international investors.

One of Australia’s largest e-commerce groups has unleashed an Australian first set to give traditional retailers a run for their money.

Uniqlo lands

Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo has confirmed the launch date for its first Australian flagship, with a string of local ambassadors to boot.

Billion dollar bet

A leading Australian retailer is after its share of a multi-billion dollar market.

Discount department store Best & Less has revealed a secret weapon set to boost its fashion focus and capture a new market.

Rip Curl retires

Surfwear retailer Rip Curl has confirmed its chairman and director has stepped down.

British high-street brand River Island has taken its next step in the Australian market.

A David vs Goliath battle is brewing between the multi-billion dollar Richemont Group and a company which has "very weak to nil reputation in Australia".

Australian retailers have been warned to prepare for strict new privacy rules set take effect next month - or risk copping tough penalties from a regulator with wider powers.

Apparel group Gazal has confirmed a significant drop in after tax profit for the first half of 2014, as "economic uncertainties" take their toll.

Global moves

An Australian retailer has opened headquarters overseas as it prepares to take on the world.

Fashion industry icon Carla Zampatti has been selected to front Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2014 as the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for this year's event.

UK giant lands

New Look is launching into the Australian market - but not via a flagship store opening.

A local label which has "exceeded" sales budgets is on track to capitalise further on lucrative foreign markets.

Service winners

Australian consumers have handed down their verdict on which fashion retailers provide the best customer service.

Westfield pushes on

Shopping giant Westfield has confirmed a slump in annual profit, but revealed its Australian arm has proved "highly resilient" amid tough trading conditions.