Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) has reported a net loss of $2.8 million for the full year ended June 30, 2012, following a tough 12 months in the market.

Streetwear and denim brand G-Star has revealed plans to extend a cutting-edge consumer concept on local shores.

An emerging designer competition which has helped launch over 140 young Australian labels, has crowned its 2012 winners.

Fashion brand Seed Heritage has invested in new apparel line, creating its first teenage clothing line for girls.

One of Sydney's cult fashion labels has re-branded in a move to snap up a larger portion of the local market share.

Surfwear giant Billabong has confirmed a major store cull is on the cards for this financial year, following slipping sales and a loss of $275.6 million.

New Zealand-based childrenswear brand Pumpkin Patch has strengthened its brand management elite with a recruit from a top chain retailer, following above market expectations for the 2012 fiscal year.

Clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands has named its new head, as current CEO Sue Morphet prepares to step down.

No cash register, no shopping bags, no sales assistants - a boutique concept with an etail twist is preparing to launch into the market.

Buyers at this weekend's Fashion Exposed trade fair are set to raid the wardrobes of Sex & The City.

RCG Corporation Limited, owner of footwear retailers The Athlete's Foot and the Super Shoestore, has revealed a record profit for the full 2012 financial year.

The first release of Nookie's Dynasty collection is loaded with statement prints, ranging from exotic safari stripes to delicate china doll florals.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney has seen a celebration of the spring/summer 2012 fashion season.

Triumph Australia is throttling through an advertising campaign pitched at celebrating female self-confidence.

Country Road has recorded an 11.6 per cent fall in full year net profits to $16.1 million, with its chief executive describing retail conditions as "extremely difficult".

Womenswear retailer Noni B has posted a 10-fold increase in full year profits to $2.7 million, up from $231,000 made in the same period last year.