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Dynasty downfall

Two iconic fashion destinations will exit the Australian retail landscape this month, having lost the war against challenging market conditions.

Department store David Jones has secured a new partnership while it deals with a continuing investigation by corporate watchdog ASIC on the sidelines.

How does the fashion category fare in mobile sales and on-site conversion rates?

Supre has poached the head of one of its biggest competitors, Sportsgirl.

Fashion giant Country Road Group has addressed issues of "significant disruption" within the business and unveiled its future strategy.

Event of the week

In a big win for Australian wool, one of the world's most important weavers of superfine wool announced a long term investment in local growers this week.

sass & bide founders Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke have responded to reports that they have stepped down as directors of their label.

Iconic Australian retailer Harris Scarfe has released its latest campaign, unveiling a new face for its Boutique@hs collection.

Akubra: New dawn

Iconic Australian brand Akubra has made a move to revolutionise its century-old business.

The head of Australia's only dedicated fashion trade show is optimistic of improvements in post-election sales, as the next instalment nears.

Bras N Things has gone back into the hands of its original owner.

Retail revival?

The latest retail trade figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed a rise in retail turnover.

Etailer rolls out

“We want to gain a higher market share in Australia and already see customers responding very well.”

Beleaguered surf giant Billabong has offloaded its Canadian retail chain amid a string of other changes, as it moves to wriggle its way out of debt.

Fresh research has revealed which fashion category still drives more than 60 per cent of Australians in store, despite the rise in online retail.

Online fashion retailer The Iconic has turned two, with nearly one million customers receiving its goods across Australia and New Zealand to date.