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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.

Australia's largest fashion etailer theiconic.com.au reveals what its buyers have invested in for AW13. Here, accessories.

Winning windfall

A company responsible for streamlining the omni-channel operations of retailers such as Target and Lorna Jane, has confirmed a multimillion-dollar coup.

Elle head unveiled

With Grazia laid to rest, Bauer Media Group is forging ahead with its next venture and has appointed an editor-in-chief for Elle Australia.

Brunsdon milestone

Womenswear designer Jayson Brunsdon will be celebrating a milestone at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia this year.

Australia's largest fashion etailer theiconic.com.au reveals what its buyers have invested in for AW13. Here, womenswear buyer Lisa Ceruto reveals exciting changes to its Curvy range.

Gazal afloat

Apparel group Gazal has revealed lacklustre results for the 2013 fiscal half year, but has managed to keep its head above water, buoyed by some of its star brands.