News

Department store David Jones has again boosted its offering.

New Zealand jewellery chain Michael Hill International has released its 12 month trading update, revealing Australia as its toughest market.

Complaints a denim retailer's advertising presents models as "sex objects" ave been thrown out by the ad watchdog, but the Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB) warned the ad was just within limits.

Tasmanian textile business Uniform City, today helped officially launch the state's first custom garment decoration plant in Hobart.

Last month, Kmart employee and the 2011 Young Retailer of the Year winner Jennifer Skeahan-Heugh set off on the 2012 Westfield World Retail Study Tour. In the final instalment of a two part series, she details key learnings from top brands in the UK and Italy.

Local womenswear label Mela Purdie has revealed details of a new revenue stream, which is expected to boost budgets significantly.

DJs inks new deal

David Jones has come to the bargaining table after a four-year hiatus.

Another UK-based fashion giant has appointed local representation in a bid to grow Australian sales, following the likes of Asos and my-wardrobe.com.

Event organiser Australian Exhibitions & Conferences (AEC) has confirmed the cancellation of its 'Streetlab' trade fair, just weeks before its scheduled launch date.

An emerging designer competition which has helped launch over 140 young Australian labels, has confirmed its finalist shortlist for 2012.

Sydney-based fashion house, An Ode to No One has clinched the 2012 DHL Fashion Export Scholarship, winning out against fellow local labels Shona Joy and Kahlo.

Asos travel bid

Global etail giant Asos has launched another initiative aimed at growing its already booming sales down under.

A New Zealand fashion chain has been placed into liquidation, citing the rocky economy and a flawed pricing structure as attributable factors.

Clothing and accessories label SanCerre has created a collection which draws inspiration from nature and embellished by handmade beaded jewellery.

Australian fashion label Hunt No More has released a fresh campaign to spruik the launch of its latest spring 2012 collection.

Event of the week

Ebay celebrated the launch of its new Fashion Gallery spring/summer 2012/13 editorial lookbook earlier this week with an opulent breakfast at The Ivy's Uccello restaurant.