Luxury womenswear label Mrs Press is set to bow out of the retail scene, as its founder focuses on a new publishing venture and notes the slump in traditional retail.

Australian fashion publishing stalwart Alison Veness-McGourty believes recent overhauls in the media industry represent an "exciting" time, as she prepares to launch a new luxury magazine down under.

Ragtrader's September edition breaks news on the latest Australian designer brand to enter administration, as well as offer an insider's look into the new Harper's Bazaar's Australia.

South Australia-based retailer Harris Scarfe celebrated the launch of its latest spring/summer collection with a themed beach bash earlier this week.

Earlier this week, Scandanavian shoe brand Ecco set a new world record in Sydney's Darling Harbour, as part of an extravagant branding campaign.

Melbourne-based fashion label A Part of Me is a joint venture between Kate Brook and Kajsa Kvernmo. The latest collection took out Fashion Exposed's Debut Award.

One of the world's best-known brands has confirmed plans to break into the Australian fashion market from next month.

Fashion footwear brand Tony Bianco is set to expand its empire with the addition of a new component for the summer season.

Discount department store Target has invested in a new risqué collaborative collection.

Department store David Jones has unveiled a new format store set to launch next year.

Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) has reported a net loss of $2.8 million for the full year ended June 30, 2012, following a tough 12 months in the market.

Streetwear and denim brand G-Star has revealed plans to extend a cutting-edge consumer concept on local shores.

An emerging designer competition which has helped launch over 140 young Australian labels, has crowned its 2012 winners.

Fashion brand Seed Heritage has invested in new apparel line, creating its first teenage clothing line for girls.

One of Sydney's cult fashion labels has re-branded in a move to snap up a larger portion of the local market share.

Surfwear giant Billabong has confirmed a major store cull is on the cards for this financial year, following slipping sales and a loss of $275.6 million.