Three labels have the chance to secure up to $30,000 worth of free public relations thanks to a side project being funded by Porter Novelli Melbourne.

Streetwear brand Elwood has joined forces with Australian music icons Dan Sultan and Alexander Gow to promote the launch of its spring range and flagship Sydney store.

Wesfarmers revealed a raft of initiatives and a long-term strategy to lift Kmart and Target sales at an investor briefing this morning.

The arrival of international retailers like Gap on local shores is among the factors keeping Australian retail rents among the most expensive in the world.

The Australian Centre for Retail Studies (ACRS) is inviting 'high performing' and cashed up retailers to take part in its inaugural Global Retail Challenge.

Lingerie label La Senza is celebrating the launch of its e-store today as the brand continues to increase its presence in the Australian market.

The owner of an independent fashion boutique in Sydney's west has been ordered to pay a former employee close to $10,000 after being found guilty of unfair dismissal.

Chrome Property Group is still in the process of locking in additional sites for the launch of Alex Perry Residential, a series of ten buildings which have been created in partnership between the property developer and fashion designer.

Australian sales appear to be the one positive in an otherwise "difficult" trading period for New Zealand apparel business Hallenstein Glasson.

The Western Australian AIDS Council has announced UK-based designer Vivienne Westwood as part of the designer line-up for this year's StyleAid Opulent fashion fundraising event.

A co-founder of Zanerobe and former Oroton Group executive were among those that gathered to impart export advice to emerging labels yesterday (May 27).

A new development on the Gold Coast has commenced a search for retail tenants via appointment of Colliers International.

Footwear boutique chain Zomp has taken a creative approach to promote its offering via the State of Design Festival.

Department store Myer Sydney City is set to cement the entry of 30 new labels to its doors with a high-profile media activation this evening.

The Retail Conference 2011 will hit Sydney next week armed with advice for retailers on how to retain market share and take advantage of the shifting retail landscape.

Global financial services firm JPMorgan has confirmed speculation that fashion brands Witchery and Mimco are gearing up to go public.