Only 35 per cent of retailers have a documented business plan to navigate the industry's current and future challenges, new research reveals.

Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Kathmandu has confirmed construction of a new national distribution centre in Christchurch to support the brand's expansion strategy.

The National Retail Association is again giving young retailers across the country the opportunity to make their mark via The Young Retailer of the Year award.

Easton Pearson, Akira, Paul Hunt and Scanlan & Theodore have been announced in the group of Australian designers to show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival - Brisbane this August.

Denim label G-star will open its second store in Western Australia today, as the brand continues to expand.

RCG Corporation has reported rising sales for its footwear businesses The Athlete's Foot (TAF) and the Super Shoestore (SSS), along with a confident outlook for fiscal 2011.

Melbourne-based fashion brand Bento tackles the topic of non-paying buyers. Founder Samantha Hardman writes enough is enough.

Lorna Jane has emerged triumphant from the inaugural BRW & AMP Capital Shopping Centres Australian Retailer of the Year Awards.

Australian fashion brand Witchery has dipped into f-commerce to coincide with the launch of its Witchery White Shirt campaign today.

Vogue Australia is turning the tables on its Fashion's Night Out promotion, inviting consumers to stay indoors for a night dedicated to online shopping.

The Australian government has launched another resource for small businesses and this time it comes on a USB flash drive.

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) organisers have confirmed the appointment of Graeme Lewsey to the newly created role of CEO, as its recently appointed creative director bows out from his position.

Fashion exporters are encouraged to put themselves forward for the 49th annual Australian Export Awards, with entries now open.

New-Zealand based discount clothing retailer The Warehouse Group has announced an overall sales increase of 1.4 per cent to $282.6 million.

Beleaguered menswear chain Ed Harry has been salvaged by a management buyout (MBO) group led by chief executive officer David Clark and chief financial officer John Read.

Humane Society International has alleged several fashion retailers, including major national department stores, are selling clothing items containing dog fur.