UPDATE: Embattled surfwear retailer Billabong has requested an indefinite suspension of its shares as takeover talks continue with its two potential suitors.

A Sydney-based accessories entrepreneur has joined forces with both an iconic designer and a chain retailer to take the local market by storm.

EXCLUSIVE: Another national womenswear chain has been placed into administration, marking a dark week for fashion retail in the lead up to Easter.

EXCLUSIVE: ragtrader.com.au can reveal the final Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013 schedule, with hot last minute additions including Sass & Bide and Ellery.

A historic Australian label has taken the bull by the horns and linked with the country's largest annual event to debut a dynamic retail concept.

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: The parent company of two womenswear chains has provided further details on its businesses in administration.

Iconic retailer R.M.Williams has confirmed plans to sell the 81-year-old business.

Australian fashion's golden child Dion Lee will return to the domestic trade event schedule - but with his own showcase during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

Fresh research has zoned in on exactly what Australian and New Zealand shoppers want from online retailers.

A local accessories brand reveals how it landed a place on 2013 BRW Fast Starters list.

A trio of fashion labels, including iconic beach brand Seafolly, Alannah Hill and Camilla and Marc have signed on for a fresh joint initiative.

Adventure apparel retailer Kathmandu continues to buck the trend as sales soar for the first half of fiscal 2013.

A multi-million dollar retail development has officially opened doors to the public today.

Surf retailer Rip Curl has appointed a new head, following a change of strategy for the brand.

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has confirmed it will soon land on Australian shores.

Billabong-backed retailer Surf Dive 'n' Ski has clinched a new coup.