The Shopping Centre Council of Australia has hit out at the 'hysterical claims' suggesting that new paid parking measures will affect trade.

Australian discount department store the Big W has announced a drop in sales - but apparel lines are flourishing.

Australian designer Rachel Gilbert will today open her first flagship boutique at Sydney shopping precinct The Intersection, in Paddington.

Australian retailer Jeanswest has found a way to combine up and coming digital advances with the traditional in-store environment.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Retail Institute has teamed with Small Business Victoria to run a series of free workshops for retailers in the lead-up to Christmas.

Enterprising mothers who are keen to join the world of retailing can now sign up to a new children's clothing scheme.

Surfwear retailer Billabong has reported a 24.7 per cent increase in revenue for the first quarter and announced it is on track for significant sales growth going forward.

Independent consumer watchdog Choice has included an Australian shapewear brand in its 2011 "Shonky Awards" list, claiming the label misled the market with bogus product advertising.

Consumers can now make direct contact with the makers of their clothes thanks to a new campaign.

Local men's fashion website Kaeho is challenging competition via a fresh business approach which puts the customer first.

The Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) has hit out at a leading industry body which heavily criticised new outworkers legislation.

Inspired by Ragtrader's recent coverage on industry payment terms, a reader writes it's time for suppliers to make a stand.

Specialty Fashion Group has landed in hot water over the axing of several employees within its merchandising and quality control departments earlier this year.

A new campaign will be launched this week which aims to change the way consumers engage with fashion purchases.

Shopping centre giant Westfield will join with Monash University next month to brief retailer's on the 2011 World Retail Congress.

The feud between former Scanlan & Theodore supplier Blossom Road and the Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) has come to a close, following four months of campaigning by the industry body.