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Event of the week

Womenswear label One Fell Swoop took centre stage at the Perth Fashion Festival VIP opening night earlier this week.

Fast fashion chain Sportsgirl has joined forces with RMIT University to spearhead an innovative new program for local students.

Wesfarmers, owner of discount department store chains Kmart and Target, has requested shareholder permission to increase its ever-expanding executive board.

Surfwear giant Billabong has confirmed the exit of a second private equity firm interested in acquiring the company.

New Zealand jewellery chain Michael Hill International has responded to two unresolved tax matters raised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in New Zealand.

Uniqlo has confirmed the fashion industry's worst kept secret - it's heading down under.

DJs omni update

David Jones will release 90,000 items for sale online by Christmas 2012, ten times that of its current e-commerce offer.

Department store David Jones has recorded a 39.9 per cent plunge in full year profit.

Designer innovation

Two award-winning designer labels will join forces this month to take part in a new retail concept.

Snap, crackle, pop

An innovative new label is set to spark some interest this month, as it launches into the Australian market with a bang.

Target ad backlash

Retail giant Target is facing a number of complaints lodged with the ad watchdog regarding an ad for its women's underwear, with consumers arguing it "objectifies" women.

French costume jewellery brand Les Nereides is set to extend its global retail footprint to Australia.

Rip Curl Group has received unsolicited approaches from several international organisations interested in investing in the company, making the surfwear category flavour of the month.

Digital dangers

A recent report which analyses the impact of digital technology on business operations has identified retail as an industry in the firing line.

Lo Sordo soars

Australian womenswear designer Michael Lo Sordo has scored a global trifecta.

One of country's most iconic brands has celebrated a century in operation and revealed a slow string of initiatives to roll out over the next year.