A leading European sports apparel brand has revealed plans to increase its activity in the Australian market.

Denim brand Levi's celebrated the launch of its Water>less jeans last night, with a star-studded event at Slide bar on Sydney's Oxford Street.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia looks set to welcome a host of leading international department stores, retailers and e-tailers to its spring/summer 2012/13 instalment.

Local menswear brand Utility has launched a short film to promote the brand, ahead of the release of its fresh winter collection.

Artisan jewellery label Zoemou has released its latest collection 'Nomadic Sun', inspired by Navajo culture and their celebration of animal and nature. The range features bold graphic rings, tribal eagle brooches and reversible unisex Navajo patterned dog chains. Zoemou has backed its campaign with a video featuring Australia's Next Top Model contestant Rebecca Jobson: https://vimeo.com/37149424

Premier Investments, owner of Just Group and brands such as Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E, Peter Alexander and Dotti, has reported a 2.4 per cent drop in net profit after tax.

It was among the biggest fashion distributors in Australia - now after rationalising its brand portfolio, the firm is preparing to tackle the world of e-tail.

The Fair Work Amendment (Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry) Bill 2011 passed into law today with the support of the Greens and the Independents, following a controversial inquiry.

Chain retailer Sportsgirl has announced the launch of its first digital initiative in-store, as it continues to push forward on the multichannel front.

Pricing merchandise correctly may seem like a complicated exercise, but this is not the case, writes international speaker Mark Davis.

Zara parent company Inditex has praised its "warm welcome" into the Australian market - and signalled further expansion plans across the Asia Pacific.

Adventure apparel retailer Kathmandu has announced a 36.2 per cent drop in earnings before interest and tax to $12.7 million (AU$9.9 million) for the first half of the 2012 financial year.

Oroton Group has recorded a net profit rise ahead of its first show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, also hinting at possible brand acquisitions in the near future.

Department store David Jones has reported a 19.6 per cent drop in first half profit after tax to $85 million, citing tough trading conditions as the cause.

Collette Dinnigan, Romance Was Born and Jenny Kee will sit alongside the likes of Galliano, Lanvin and Burberry as part of a special Australian showcase.

A US-based fashion etailer touted as one of America’s fastest-growing retailers has revealed plans to tighten its grip on the Australian market.