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Fashion is one of the categories most at risk from shoplifting and fraud this Christmas, with retailers expected to lose billions over the season.

Enterprising small businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector can now apply for a series of government grants, totalling $2.5 million.

Australian fashion trade fair Fashion Exposed has confirmed dates for next year, with the spring/summer edition set to run from March 10 to 12.

A recent report has unveiled some surprising truths about brand awareness and how best to turn heads in a saturated market.

Billabong blues

Ragtrader founder Fraser McEwing offers his two cents on recent troubles at Billabong.

Myer moves on

Department store Myer has spoken out about the future and challenges ahead for 2013, following the shock departure of its group general manager merchandise, Judy Coomber.

Fashion designer Basil Soda has created a futuristic ready to wear spring/summer 2013 collection, filled with sharp tailoring, intricate embellishments and metallic shades.

Streetwear brand Mossimo is set to unleash a dynamic campaign on Australian shores.

The Australia fashion retail scene has been dogged by poor consumer spending, lower prices, higher rents and the global financial crisis. Is there hope in 2013?

An expert panel, summoned to assess the state of the retail market, has revealed that Australian retailers are retaliating against international internet competitors with innovative new strategies.

Event of the week

Fashion Group International (Sydney) staged its biannual trend seminar at The Rocks Pop Up Project in Sydney.

Bonds goes global

Iconic Australian brand Bonds is on track with an international initiative to capture the Christmas market.

A recent report into Australian retail has revealed why local players are lagging behind when it comes to integrating an omni-channel approach to business.

The L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) has secured a solid future ahead, following confirmation of a significant funding boost from the Victorian state government.

Grazia a winner

Women's fashion title Grazia swept this year's Maggies 'Magazine Cover Awards' with its patriotic issue featuring Miranda Kerr, winning Cover of the Year Award and the Weeklies category.

Lew slams LVT

Industry power broker Solomon Lew has used the downfall of Fletcher Jones, Colorado and Bettina Liano as ammunition in the GST/Low-Value Threshold (LVT) review.