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Social success

A local label which established its business solely via Facebook has celebrated reaching 100,000 fans, in addition to a 300 per cent sales surge.

Asos zones in

Global etail giant Asos will launch a new initiative this month, with Australia to be the first target market to trial the concept.

Fashion footwear brand Tony Bianco has launched a historic new initiative to celebrate 40 years in operation.

Former Billabong head honcho Matthew Perrin has been put before a Brisbane court charged with defrauding the Commonwealth Bank of $13.5 million.

Online luxury fashion giant Net-A-Porter is the latest to appoint a dedicated PR agency for the local market.

Armadale boutique owner Matthew Duffy is proving you don't have to be a retail giant to shake up your formula.

Product plus

Thought the lucrative plus-size market was just contained to apparel? Think again.

The former chairman of UK department store giant Marks & Spencer is heading down under.

Bonds ad woes

Could iconic underwear giant Bonds be forced to pull its latest campaign?

New Zealand-based childrenswear chain Pumpkin Patch has reported a 20 per cent fall in full-year earnings, citing “challenging retail conditions” for the tumble.

The latest collection of Von Follies by Dita Von Teese features a varied collection of vintage-inspired lingerie, to be sold via Target stores Australia-wide.

Iconic streetwear brand Ksubi has teamed up with discount department store Target to release its first ever kids' designer collaboration, following the departure of co-founder George Gorrow.

Salvos on the move

Charitable chain Salvos Stores is on the move, setting up mobile sites as part of its Salvonista campaign.

Event of the week

While this week marked the close of Perth Fashion Festival 2012 with a spectacular VIP closing party at Government House, it was a more humble presentation which took top honours.

Surfwear giant Surf Dive 'n' Ski has released its 2013 swimwear campaign, celebrating its heritage against an all Australian backdrop.

Industry body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has backed a new $6 million program by the Victorian government designed to buoy local retailers.