Australia's biggest fashion and beauty festival launched this week, enlisting Georgia May Jagger and Jesinta Campbell as ambassadors for the month-long event.

Australian High Street brand Mink Pink has released its latest swim range - with the venture proving so fruitful, it's set for expansion.

Department store David Jones has continued its sales slide, with a consecutive decline in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.

Iconic Australian denim label Ksubi and surfwear brand Insight are fighting for survival, with parent company Bleach announcing a restructure to put the brands back in black.

An international etail powerhouse has rolled out free shipping as part of its bid to capture greater market share in Australia.

A major international retailer is preparing to open its first store in South Australia, as it continues its domestic rollout.

Pumpkin Patch has appointed a new chief executive, with merchandise and brand director Di Humphries moving up the ranks.

The Australian retail market has been victim to volatile consumer confidence - but there is one category crossing benchmarks. And no, it's not etail.

Embattled surfwear brand Billabong has posted a net loss of $860 million for the financial year.

Department store Myer has reshuffled its ranks, with its majority-owned designer label sass & bide now under new management.

Noni B after tax profit has almost halved in fiscal 2013, falling from $2.7 million to $1.5 million.

Activewear chain Independent Sports has signed a license agreement with Intersport International Corporation, which will see all Independent Sports shops rebranded to Intersport over the next four years.

Its had roaring success in the Australian market - and has now secured major international backing following a blitz of local and international press coverage.

Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) has joined Pacific Brands in returning to profit.

Pacific Brands has returned to profitability for the first time since its downward spiral in fiscal 2010.

Founded in London by entrepreneur Emily Bendell, lingerie brand BlueBella will release its first collection to the Australian market.