Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia will mark a digital milestone this year, broadcasting every designer show live from the runway for the first time.

Despite rubbishing rumours about Madison magazine's forthcoming closure last month, Bauer has now admitted the women's title will be axed.

Last week ragtrader.com.au broke news on two companies in voluntary administration - now one is preparing to slash its store network by half.

A brand backed by the Adidas Group in the US has confirmed plans to roll out a targeted initiative on Australian shores.

Topshop has launched a new concept for the Australian market.

Ragtrader has released its special Designer Edition on iPad, created as part of its trade media partnership with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

Apparel Group brand Sportscraft has revealed details of its latest collaboration.

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.