News

Ragtrader kicks off a series on how small retailers can learn from the triumphs and failures of their larger counterparts.

Australian label Kirrily Johnston has big plans for 2012 including a website re-launch and expansion into more stores.

Department store Myer is on the hunt for new digital partners as it ramps up online operations and continues to review and restructure the business.

Surfwear giant Billabong has today reported a 'significant' deterioration in sales – leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the iconic brand.

Department store Myer has today announced that it will slash the Tuggeranong store from its retail network.

The designer behind the boutique handbag and accessory brand Sarah Conners has created a video to help launch her latest collection – made from python.

Event of the week

A host of fashion industry figures headed to The Ivy complex this week to celebrate young talent at FBI Fashion College's end of year parade and student graduation.

The relaunched Sass & Bide website is just a taste of what online consumers can expect from the designer womenswear brand.

A Melbourne-based youth fashion brand will launch its menswear collection in Myer stores from February.

Retail group FrontLine has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer to lead the company into 2012.

A new Perth label has made its retail debut by launching its resort and swimwear e-boutique.

Fletcher Jones will close one third of its retail network and make 61 employees redundant, as administrators attempt to sell the business to potential investors.

Online data centre Experian Hitwise provides a snapshot of consumer shopping behaviour ahead of the Christmas period.

Iconic boot brand Blundstone is moving swiftly to tackle a larger portion of the Australian footwear market.

Chairman of New Zealand's Postie Plus Group (PPG) has urged retailers who are suffering in the 'sluggish' economy to get online or accept failure.

German brand lands

German fashion label Kapalua is preparing to launch into the national market with its winter 2013 collection.