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Fashion retailers keen to learn more about the pros and cons of online retailing have the opportunity to tune into the federal government's Online Retail Forum tomorrow (February 18).

Fashion retailers keen to have their say on the future of the industry are invited to put pen to paper, with the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the sector now open for submissions.

Which Australian designer is collaborating with Noni B on an exclusive new line? What chain of events led to the collapse of iconic womenswear brand Covers?

BLOG: As Queensland comes to grips with its latest natural disaster, Dogstar founder Masayo Yasuki looks back on how recent flooding took a toll on her business.

NATIONAL: Want an exclusive preview into Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 2011? An insight into the latest retail collapse to affect the domestic fashion industry?

NATIONAL: Want an exclusive insight into Zara's plans for the Australian market? Discover which domestic retailer is planning to unleash up to 100 stores in 2011?

NATIONAL: Keen for an update on the sale of Diesel Australia? Want to know which Calvin Klein product category is set to make its launch down under?

NATIONAL: Keen to hear Collette Dinnigan's side in a trademark dispute? What Katies will unleash over the next five years? The full extent of Ed Hardy's creditor woes?

Iconic designer Jenny Bannister reveals the real life of an emerging designer.

NATIONAL: Want an exclusive insight into how marketing executives from Bardot, Witchery, Jeanswest, TS14+, JAG and Cotton On reach heartland consumers?

NATIONAL: Keen to know why fashion giant Mango is facing a trademark battle with Best & Less? What recent licensing deal may see Victoria's Secret stores roll out across Australia?

NATIONAL: Want to know which Sportsgirl executive is now working at Cotton On? Why designer Peter Morrissey could soon ink a 450 US department store agreement? An insight into the latest Australian trademark dispute for UK giant Next?

Iconic Australian designer Jenny Bannister takes the confusion out of union issues for young designers.

Iconic Australian fashion designer Jenny Bannister speaks out on "boutique territorialism" and its impact on the local fashion industry.

Department stores have launched their biggest ever mid-year sales. Alice Euphemia owner Karen Reischieck lets loose on their aggressive strategy.

Time to step up

Fashion agent Phoebes Garland believes it's time for manufacturers to step up to the new media challenge. This includes supplying their retail clients with campaign material, photos and look books to support online marketing strategies.