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.

Designer Therese Rawsthorne has launched her first ever retail flagship in Sydney via a two-month residency in Surry Hills.

Pumpkin Patch's chief executive officer has announced his resignation - on the same day the company's year end results revealed a huge plunge in profits.

UPDATE: Fashion label Zambesi has launched its international e-commerce site in a move to boost global awareness of the New Zealand-based brand.

A devastating earthquake and warm winter have contributed towards a decline in sales and profit for clothing retailer Hallenstein Glasson Holdings.

Belinda Seper has regained control of her luxury boutique chain, after creditors voted in favour of a deed of company arrangement earlier this week.

Surfwear giant Billabong International has acquired Sydney-based retailer Surfection, taking 100 per cent control of the company.

Global footwear and accessories brand Staccato has arrived in Sydney.

Oroton Group has reported a 12 per cent rise in group revenue for the 2011 financial year, with like-for-like store sales also up.

The resurfacing of Colorado Group comes just three months after receivers confirmed despite "more than 50" expressions of interest in the business, not one brand had been sold.

Fashion brand house Gazal has launched a transactional site for Body Nancy Ganz and backed it with a glamourous advertising campaign.