A recent report into Australian retail has revealed why local players are lagging behind when it comes to integrating an omni-channel approach to business.

The L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) has secured a solid future ahead, following confirmation of a significant funding boost from the Victorian state government.

Women's fashion title Grazia swept this year's Maggies 'Magazine Cover Awards' with its patriotic issue featuring Miranda Kerr, winning Cover of the Year Award and the Weeklies category.

Industry power broker Solomon Lew has used the downfall of Fletcher Jones, Colorado and Bettina Liano as ammunition in the GST/Low-Value Threshold (LVT) review.

It's not Monday morning. It's not Thursday night. It's not even on the weekend. When do Australians shop for fashion online?

Australian fashion icon Woolmark has secured a power line-up to judge its relaunched International Woolmark Prize, including Donatella Versace and Diane von Furstenberg.

Westfield Sydney has created its first ever 'Christmas Express' service for customers, however a peak industry body is calling for festive cheer closer to home.

Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors are part of a multi-million dollar venture down under.

Billion Dollar Babes' autumn 2013 collection starts on a rockabilly note, with textured leather separates, dark brocades and sheer, pussy bow blouses, before erupting into cobalt tailoring, neutral relaxed suiting and glamour eveningwear.

Designer etail destination my-wardrobe.com hosted an intimate cocktail evening to ring in the festive season, inviting 40 guests to the newly refurbished Ambassador Suite at Sheraton on the Park.

Billabong-owned brand Surf Dive 'n' Ski is set to release a dynamic collaborative campaign this weekend.

Department store David Jones is on track to claim an Australian department store first, hurtling towards the launch of an all-new addition to its Christmas season marketing mix.

Myer fashion power broker Judy Coomber has jumped ship to Premier Investments.

Australian swimwear retailer Swimwear Galore has opened its latest store in Mornington.

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Fashion & Textiles program will launch an extensive new initiative next week in an effort to further encourage emerging designers.

Two recent reports analysing the state of current retail have painted a mixed picture of the market, and a glimpse of the future ahead.