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New research has identified womenswear as one of the weakest sectors in the Australian market.

Retail giant Cotton On has confirmed it has acquired local fast fashion chain Supre.

The latest Retail Trade figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed a rise in retail turnover, with department stores cited as the biggest contributor to the increase.

Down for the count

EXCLUSIVE: The tough trading climate has claimed its next victim, as yet another Australian fashion retailer sinks into administration.

General Pants Co. has confirmed the launch of a new partnership, marking a first for the group.

New Zealand apparel group Hallenstein Glasson and fellow local chain Pumpkin Patch has revealed they are navigating a competitive market and actively looking for other avenues to grow their respective brands further.

Beleaguered fashion brand Bettina Liano is back in administration, despite being rescued by Apparel Group just last year.

An iconic Australian surfing brand has staked a company first as it moves to forge a new future.

Diva dives in

Fashion jewellery giant Diva has confirmed a new tie-up set to take the brand in a fresh direction.

Secret's out

Japanese apparel chain Uniqlo has confirmed Melbourne as its first port of call as it pushes into the Australian market.

Adventure apparel retailer Kathmandu has flagged a new era for the brand, following a solid 10.6 per cent lift in sales for the company for the full fiscal year 2013.

Shopping empire Colonial First State Global Asset Management Shopping Centres has launched a fresh campaign to promote its offering of fashion and beauty retail.

Event of the week

Earlier this week, South Australian retailer Harris Scarfe unveiled its latest collaboration.

Fashion retailer Queenspark has forged ahead with a new venture, despite the dire fate of its parent company and sister brand Events, which collapsed into administration earlier this year.

A new report has revealed the truth about the nation's consumers and what they really want from retail.

The Iconic beefs up

The online fashion retailer has confirmed the launch of its new universal app for iPhone and iPad, which will go live from today.