Wesfarmers has appointed former CEO of Sears Canada, Dene Rogers, as managing director of its retail chain Target, effective from next month.

Shopping centre giant Westfield has launched a 'body shape calculator' after internal research revealed female concerns over sizing.

Australian DJ Havana Brown will be spinning into action as the new face of the Direct Factory Outlet's (DFO) latest apparel event.

Supermarket giant Coles has kicked off a 50-store rollout for its Mix fashion line.

Shoes of Prey co-founder Jodie Fox has won a prestigious business award.

Apparel manufacturer and seller UnderCoverWear, has confirmed a net loss of $16.1 million for the 2011 financial year, following lacklustre full year guidance released in July.

Premium multi-brand boutiques will be the focus of freshly appointed local distributors for Pierre Balmain, the diffusion line of luxury Parisian label Balmain.

A buyer has been found for the collapsed Australian fashion chain Brown Sugar.

The Australian designers behind new digital printed board short brand Venroy have captured the attention of retailers in Japan and Canada.

A Sydney shoe fanatic who has revolutionised the way women shop for their fashionable footwear is a finalist in tonight's Telstra Business Women's Awards.

New Zealand's Postie Plus Group has improved its net earnings - despite the challenging retail environment.

Australian designer Akira Isogawa will return to Australia from his showroom in Paris next month to showcase his latest collection as part of the Strand Arcade’s Designer Series.

Just two years after starting her own swimwear label Lisa Maree Boersma is planning her assault on Asia.

Women's fashion chain Veronika Maine has launched a new line of apparel, ahead of two additions to its retail network.

Myer Melbourne is the first Australian retailer to scoop a prestigious global award for its store design.

Target Australia's decision to slash five per cent off all product orders comes just a week after it praised brand partners at its 2011 Supplier Awards.