The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) may be no fan of the latest federal budget however there is one small business resource that received attention from Treasurer Wayne Swan.

The Westfield group has revealed a 0.7 per cent fall in sales for the first quarter of the 2011 financial year to $21.5 billion.

The Australian Government has announced it will provide Ethical Clothing Australia with $4 million in funding over four years.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has branded new small business investment incentives announced in the 2011 Federal Budget as "recycled" initiatives.

Department store David Jones has reported a drop of 1.4 per cent in sales for the third quarter of the 2011 financial year, citing challenging trading conditions and cautious consumer sentiment as the cause.

Myer's total sales dipped two per cent in the last quarter but the department store has reported a "steady improvement" in the retail environment.

An Australian-owned hoisery and underwear brand has successfully launched the first phase of its strategy to dominate the local market in its category.

Bec & Bridge took out the inaugural DHL Fashion Export Scholarship in 2010 and one year on, emerging labels have the chance to follow in its footsteps.

The sun has barely set on Rosemount Australian Fashion Week but fashion folk across the Tasman are already promoting their own week of parades.

Ever wondered what industry buyers really think of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW)? Here Roslyn Wright, head buyer for online boutique Frockaholics, offers her thoughts on the fifth and final day of RAFW 2011.

Want to get the official word on Old Navy's international expansion? Uncover the location of Ksubi's next flagship?

Rip Curl appears to be in the midst of a serious retail acquisition strategy, snapping up yet another chain of surf stores in Australia.

Ever wondered what industry buyers really think of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW)? Roslyn Wright, head buyer for online boutique Frockaholics, offers her thoughts on day four of RAFW 2011. Stay tuned for more...

The final day of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has begun with a 9am runway presentation by Melbourne-based brand Toni Maticevski.

The local supplier of Champion, Leluu, Performax and Track N Field brands has been acquired by US apparel company HanesBrands.

New-Zealand based discount clothing retailer The Warehouse Group has appointed Ted van Arkel as an independent director of the company with effect from July 1, 2011.