Media company APN has paid $36 million for a controlling stake in online shopping club brandsExclusive, vowing an additional $30 million if it reaches earnings targets.

Some of Australia's leading fashion brands, including General Pants, Diesel, Superdry, Lorna Jane and Volcom, have signed on for a loud new initiative to spruik local retail.

Premier Investments, owner of Just Group, has appointed a new director to manage several of its core fashion brands.

A local retailer has collaborated with a former Net-A-Porter and Asos head designer to create a new e-commerce platform.

The institute behind the likes of Alex Perry, Dion Lee and Akira Isogawa could soon be offering its students internships at Ralph Lauren and exchange programs with a leading New York academy.

Local jewellery label Majique is taking the next step in a collaboration with one of the most celebrated designers at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2012.

Billabong backed retailer Co-Op Surfection has released an exclusive branded collection, as it moves to gain more market share.

A national womenswear retailer which collapsed owing unsecured trade creditors millions has resurfaced, under new ownership and a fresh design direction.

Online shopping is on the rise, with etailers fighting for a piece of the pie. In the final part of a two part series, online expert Grant Arnott explains how quality content can yield profit.

A handful of industry heavyweights will again gather in Melbourne this September for a series of talks tailored to fashion retail.

Zara's store in Melbourne has been awarded Gold certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

The Australian arm of ShopStyle has added a new component to boost the business, ahead of further local developments.

Melbourne-based clothing & footwear label Kuwaii has created a new spring/summer range filled with rich colours and soft silhouettes.

Earlier this week, the Council for Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) celebrated the launch of its digital project, in partnership with Jane Hayes Consulting.

A national retailer with over 130 stores is set to make its e-commerce debut, complete with a multichannel strategy which integrates new and existing sales platforms.

Lingerie label Curvy Kate will soon launch a second annual 'Star in a Bra' competition, in a move to find its next Australian model and boost brand awareness.