News

Australia's largest independent shoe retailer Payless Shoes may soon be salvaged.

Online retailer SurfStitch has made a spectacular launch into the European market, with the opening of dedicated headquarters in France.

SFG boosts board

Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) is set to boost its board power with the addition of a fashion etail heavyweight.

Discount department store Target has secured a publicity coup, with Roberto Cavalli set to personally launch his collaborative range in-store.

Fashion footwear brand PeepToe has made a break away from tradition to step up its latest seasonal campaign.

Fashion chain Country Road has sealed its acquisition of local retailer Witchery Group, while Billabong continues to court its sale suitor, TPG International.

Iconic accessories designer Helen Kaminski fuses artisan techniques and the finest natural materials from across the globe to create its spring/summer collection.

Department store David Jones has appointed a new non-executive director, following a string of management changes earlier this year.

The retail force behind fashion footwear empire Nine West has revealed plans to significantly boost his new brand's presence in Australia.

Event of the week

Topshop Sydney might have opened with a lavish bash, but it's hard to top a true blue 50th anniversary celebration.

Lingerie label Triumph has concluded a five-week brand campaign with a bang.

MBFWA arms up

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia organisers have made a major appointment to their team ahead of an announcement on the event's future.

Social success

A local label which established its business solely via Facebook has celebrated reaching 100,000 fans, in addition to a 300 per cent sales surge.

Asos zones in

Global etail giant Asos will launch a new initiative this month, with Australia to be the first target market to trial the concept.

Fashion footwear brand Tony Bianco has launched a historic new initiative to celebrate 40 years in operation.

Former Billabong head honcho Matthew Perrin has been put before a Brisbane court charged with defrauding the Commonwealth Bank of $13.5 million.