Surfwear retailer Billabong has attracted a second takeover bid for the company, hot on the heels of its latest offer from US private equity group TPG.

A designer brand which recently celebrated its tenth year in business has closed shop to focus on new ventures, following the likes of Marnie Skillings and Clare Press.

Luxury Australian accessories retailer LK Boutique is aiming to boost its brand awareness to global heights by breaking into a new space.

Australian womenswear retailer Ojay will close two stores at the end of this year, with the brand plunging into administration.

Kirsten Galliott has been appointed the new editor of InStyle Australia.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co has confirmed retail sites for its impending launch into the Australian market.

A selection of fashion's finest - including Terry Biviano, Shop Til You Drop editor Justine Cullen, Glynis Traill-Nash, Melissa Hoyer, and designer Gail Elliott - has dubbed an edgy local label as 'one to watch'.

Witchery has defended itself against child sexualisation claims.

Department stores have fared worst in the latest retail trade figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Footwear retailer PeepToe has expanded a tailored brand initiative due to "overwhelming demand".

The Australian arm of a global retail chain will officially welcome a renowned, international accessory brand to its portfolio today, following a swift acquisition.

A question mark hangs over what the future Sportsgirl will look like.

Luxury womenswear label Mrs Press is set to bow out of the retail scene, as its founder focuses on a new publishing venture and notes the slump in traditional retail.

Australian fashion publishing stalwart Alison Veness-McGourty believes recent overhauls in the media industry represent an "exciting" time, as she prepares to launch a new luxury magazine down under.

Ragtrader's September edition breaks news on the latest Australian designer brand to enter administration, as well as offer an insider's look into the new Harper's Bazaar's Australia.

South Australia-based retailer Harris Scarfe celebrated the launch of its latest spring/summer collection with a themed beach bash earlier this week.