Earlier this week, www.ragtrader.com.au reported on key High Street retail activations for Vogue Fashion's Night Out (VFNO). Luxury traders have also raised the stakes for the September 8 event.

Boutique trade show Premiere has completed its Melbourne debut, having showcased over 140 Australian and international labels via the three-day fair.

Streetwear brand Diesel will push on with its controversial "Diesel Island: Land of the Stupid & Home of the Brave" campaign, with a star-studded event to be held at Sun Studios tonight.

Iconic Australian brand Billabong is under fire again, with its US operation in hot water over an alleged breach of contract, alleged fraud, and alleged conspiracy to commit fraud.

As Sydney's retail precinct prepares to take part in the global Vogue Fashion's Night Out event on September 8, ragtrader.com.au takes a snapshot of what the High Street has planned for the evening.

Budding designers Catherine Leon and Cynthia Ellis have smashed competition at the Melbourne Debut design awards to take out the top prizes in their respective categories.

New Zealand retail group, Postie Plus Group Limited posted an unaudited sales increase for the full year of just 1.7 per cent, which PPGL CEO Ron Boskell said was "disappointing".

It has been confirmed that the peak industry body, the Australian Retailers Association, will be attending the Tax Summit, to be held in Canberra in October.

Sydney TAFE student Emily Walters has been crowned the 2011 Westfield Chermside Fashion Graduate of the Year, following a showdown at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival – Brisbane, South Bank.

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With the support of New York stylist Stevie Dance, Melbourne GPO yesterday hosted the first in a series of four campaigns set to take place over the next 12 months, aimed at capturing the attention of fashion bloggers.

UK-based fashion label French Connection has teamed with Australian New Year's Day festival Summadayze to raise local awareness and boost its brand potential.

Melbourne youth fashion label Elwood will expand tommorow with a new Melbourne Central store, following on from the success of its Sydney and Chadstone stores.

Australian supermarket giant Coles will unveil an exclusive range of value apparel and accessories today, as it prepares to launch the Mix collection across selected stores.

Womenswear retailer Noni B has posted a net profit result of $0.7 million for the financial year, down from $3.9 million in 2010.

Local label Easton Pearson has launched a second store in Brisbane today, ahead of its runway showing at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane at South Bank.