Department store David Jones has confirmed a 13.5 per cent drop in profit after tax for the first half of fiscal 2013, citing "challenging trading conditions".

New research has revealed a global rise in demand for Australian high fashion and lifestyle products.

Luxury shopping giant Net-A-Porter has revealed its buyers will soon hit local shores on the hunt for fresh talent.

Topshop Australia has poached a star recruit from one of its major competitors.

Local discount footwear chain Payless Shoes has been salvaged from administration by a global shoe retailer who has purchased the business.

The Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) has met with representatives from Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA) in a bid to resolve issues over the Home Workers Code Committee (HWCC).

The L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) has inked a partnership with The Iconic to launch a new venture.

Luxury giant Net-A-Porter has further strengthened its position in the Australian market.

The upgraded Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne was unveiled to the public earlier this week, revealing a world-class retail development worth over $300 million.

RMK Shoes has released a fresh autumn/winter campaign for 2013, featuring a novel three-tiered concept.

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.

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

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.

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.

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