News

A step ahead

A local footwear chain with ambitious growth plans has been voted as one of the nation's most consumer focused retail offers by over 50,000 Australians.

Major merger

Discount department store Target has teamed with a US mega-brand to launch an Australian first this month.

Myer back on track

Department store Myer has revealed a modest profit rise for the first half of fiscal 2013, with fashion categories at the forefront of its success.

Crunch time

The Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) and Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA) have weighed in on whispers of a clash over the Home Workers Code (HWC) Committee.

Australian womenswear designer Alex Perry is set to end his Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia hiatus, with organisers revealing him as part of a preliminary lineup for the event this year.

Luxe in a hurry

Australian deliveries of Alexander Wang, Givenchy and Helmut Lang are set to get a whole lot faster.

Future forecast

Financial advisory firm Deloitte has delivered a candid snapshot of the economic climate for retail in Australia – and what's to come.

Fresh research for 2013 has revealed a rare insight into the business outlook and top priorities of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country.

Time to act

The NSW government's Creative Industries Taskforce has unleashed a draft Action Plan to help fuel growth in key sectors, including design.

The march south

Topshop. Uniqlo. Zara. Gap. H&M. How many stores are these international power brands looking to establish down under?

Chain reaction

One of the country's largest fashion retailers is set for further expansion, flagging a new direction for one of its chains.

War of the worlds

The battle between department store giants Myer and David Jones has escalated.

Melbourne fashion retailers will unite this month to transform their stores as part of the Windows by Design project for L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) 2013.

Event of the week

Earlier this week, fashion industry event Fashion Palette celebrated its fifth anniversary with a star-studded affair at The Darling Pool in Sydney's Pyrmont.

Which fashion etailers got the most Australian customers last month? ragtrader.com.au reveals the top 20 list.

Fresh direction

A local fashion label will buck a national trend as it unveils a unique initiative this month.