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Event of the week

Earlier this week, luxury brand Guess toasted the launch of its latest summer collection with a star-studded celebration.

Neiman nears

Neiman Marcus is the latest international retailer to hunt for greater local market share, appointing an agency to drive online expansion into Australia.

Sportsgirl is ramping up its digital marketing activity with new mobile app functions that interact with stores and adopting Pinterest-style social shopping site Wanelo, to build on social interaction.

Topshop invests

British retail giant Topshop is not just expanding its Australian retail footprint - but extending its ties internally.

Country Road is preparing to unleash a social media experiment into the real world.

Surf giant Billabong has confirmed a management shift in its global operations, with Ed Leasure to take the helm of its US business as acting president of the Americas.

Retailers beware

Australian retailers are set to lose millions of dollars over the busy Christmas sales period and should prepare for a crime blitz to avoid paying the price, according to a set of security experts.

The owner of the Calvin Klein trademarks worldwide and Gazal Corporation Limited have confirmed a joint venture set to fuel further expansion.

Correction

Correction regarding an article published on ragtrader.com.au in August 2013.

British super-brands Topshop and Topman are set to stake an Australian first and boost their local presence.

Oroton expands

Australian accessories brand Oroton has opened a new flagship in Hong Kong, as it continues to extend its retail footprint across Asia.

Fashion etail giant The Iconic has hired Groupon Australia co-founder Patrick Schmidt as its new CEO.

Strengthening your brand ahead of the busy Christmas trading period is the key to a competitive edge. Here, digital marketing software expert Lee Hawksley shares his tips on how to make the most of summer marketing and build your brand.

Event of the week

Earlier this week, Australian designer Collette Dinnigan celebrated the success of her 18th year at Paris Fashion Week.

O’shirt, an awareness and fundraising platform, has enlisted a US-based designer for its latest local campaign.

Duo double dips

Two iconic Australian brands have united for a fresh partnership.