Ebay celebrated the launch of its new Fashion Gallery spring/summer 2012/13 editorial lookbook earlier this week with an opulent breakfast at The Ivy's Uccello restaurant.

Celebrated designer Marnie Skillings has called it quits after 12 successful years in the business.

The Just Group retail empire, home to fashion brands such as Just Jeans, Portmans and Dotti, is set to face court later this month over claims of sexual discrimination in the company.

German-backed etailer theiconic.com.au is set to lose some of its top talent, with one of its founding staff members on the way out.

Fresh research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed consistent growth in the retail sector, despite tough trading conditions.

Swimwear brand Baku Australia has released an exclusive preview of its latest campaign, as it moves to increase brand awareness ahead of international expansion and a new category launch.

Leading logistics firm DHL has revealed which three designers will go head to head later this month to win the 2012 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship.

A Melbourne-based fashion accessory label has boosted its business potential as it prepares for further growth.

Department store David Jones has revealed that the UK private equity firm behind a $1.65 billion bid for the company, has withdrawn its offer.

Last month, Kmart employee and the 2011 Young Retailer of the Year winner Jennifer Skeahan-Heugh set off on the 2012 Westfield World Retail Study Tour. In part one of a two part series, she details key learnings from retailers such as Zara, J-Crew, and Uniqlo.

Fashion chain retailer Country Road has responded to reports concerning its possible buyout of the Witchery Group.

The National Retail Association (NRA) has announced a list of finalists - including staff from Esprit, Myer, Carla Zampatti and Pumpkin Patch - who will vie for the NRA Young Retailer of the Year Award 2012.

New Zealand-based childrenswear retailer Pumpkin Patch has announced the resignation of its design director, following numerous changes over the last few months.

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival has forged ahead with its 2013 schedule, amid rumours of a potential date change to avoid a clash with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

UPDATE: Department store David Jones has confirmed EB Private Equity as the company behind a takeover offer.

The spring/summer 2012/13 Gasparre Cashmere collection is entitled 'The West Lake', inspired by the Eastern China city of Hangzhou. New fibre blends and technologies have been utilised for the range, such as hand dying on fine gauge to deliver translucently light printed scarves.