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Retail revival

A fashion retail powerhouse, comprising brands such as Sass & Bide, Oroton, Charlie Brown and Simone Perele, is set for a rebirth.

One of the hottest start-ups in the Australian fashion etail sector has launched a first for the market.

Celebrated designers Leona Edmiston and Akira Isogawa have joined a growing list of local talent locked in to showcase at a landmark event next week.

The Sussan Group has confirmed a major shake-up ahead for one of its brands, with a raft of stores likely to close.

Lisa Ho lets slip

Iconic Australian designer Lisa Ho has revealed a string of further changes set to shape the brand's future, following her decision to take the company public.

Embattled surfwear retailer Billabong has been forced to accept new loan terms from its lenders following significant losses for the 2013 half year.

RCG Achilles heel

Footwear empire RCG Corporation has confirmed the demise of one of its best-known brands.

Michael Lo Sordo returns to the classics for AW13 - but not without a few signature twists including an exclusive marble wool print and hip-high splits.

Fashion chain Witchery has flagged a new direction for the brand, with the launch of its fresh autumn/winter 2013 campaign.

Event of the week

While Aussie favourite Dion Lee missed out on the top gong, the International Woolmark Prize ceremony was a spectacular showcase.

An Australian fashion label has confirmed an exclusive new partnership with US retail giant Nordstrom, to fuel its international expansion.

Sass & Bide chief executive David Briskin and Oroton creative director Ana Maria Escobar will join Karen Walker and Nicky Zimmermann as speakers for one of two luxury events to take place in Australia this year.

One Retail down

One of the fashion industry's largest retail fit-out suppliers has appointed liquidators.

Department store Myer has emerged as the top dog in consumers eyes, over David Jones, according to a recent survey.

Leisure and sports retailer Super Retail Group has confirmed a stellar profit rise for the 2013 fiscal half-year.

Back on track?

A recent study has revealed retail may be well on its way to recovery, with economy-wide spending on the rise.