Surfwear giant Billabong has appointed former Target executive Launa Inman as its new managing director and chief executive officer, as the company looks to reboot its brands.

Department store David Jones has announced a cull and restructure of its head office, ahead of revealing the first stages of its digital overhaul this morning.

David Jones' multi-million dollar venture into the online realm will be spearheaded by Mondo Digital, with the new e-commerce platform set to launch in the first quarter of fiscal 2012/13.

Centro Retail Australia has halted trade pending an announcement on its $200 million class action.

The online retail space continues to trade strong, with IBISWorld predicting e-spending to hit $10 billion this year and online advertising soaring for the first quarter of 2012.

Clothing, footwear and accessories have benefited from a reported rise in retail spending.

An international childrenswear etailer is scouting for domestic brands, as it plans to localise its offer and tap into increased online spending by Australian consumers.

Hong-Kong based designer Harrison Wong offers his final MBFWA 2012 entry.

Data mining powerhouse Editd wraps up the top trending looks from the final day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012.

David Jones has lost yet another management head, with non-executive director and deputy chairman John Coates calling it quits.

Hong Kong-based designer Harrison Wong records his third day in Sydney for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012.

The fashion industry gathered earlier this week to celebrate iconic designer Collette Dinnigan as the recipient of the prestigious fifth annual Australian Fashion Laureate.

As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) heads for the finish line, data mining experts Editd analyse which top trends have emerged from the fourth day of the event.

Three of Sydney's premier fashion events will combine this year for the first time, to deliver three weeks of style and a financial boost for fashion retail.

Iconic Austraian designer Alex Perry has created another range of beautifully constructed gowns, including evening and cocktail numbers, for his spring/summer 2012 collection.

Accessory brand Oroton has broached into the ready-to-wear category - with retailers now set to get a slice of the action.