MORE Australian retailers need to get online to meet shoppers' demands, according to a price comparison website.

An enchanted garden theme will lead the spring/summer season at Sydney's Strand Arcade.

The Gillard Labor government has appointed a designated textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) supplier advocate to aid manufacturers in the sector to compete and succeed in local and global markets.

Thousands of wide-eyed eager shoppers flocked to Westfield Sydney last night for a retail extravaganza – but could all shops keep up with the demand?

Department store Myer has announced it will conduct a major management reshuffle over the next few months as it moves the company forward on a number of new initiatives.

Customer service standards in the apparel industry need to improve, according to 'shocking' results from mystery shopper researchers.

Sportswear with a 1960s vibe has arrived at one of Australia's department stores.

FASHION retailers are being urged to keep spirits high in the face of uncertain times for many in the Australian apparel industry.

UPDATE: Just Group has banned the purchase of sandblasted jeans, following a recent fall-out with local non-profit organisation Oxfam Australia.

Administrators for collapsed womenswear chain Brown Sugar have been successful in securing a federal court order to extend the second creditors meeting.

As Vogue Fashion's Night Out (Sydney) prepares to launch this Thursday, ragtrader.com.au offers an insight into what activations are planned for Westfield CBD.

The demise of yet another Australian fashion boutique has been announced - just days after the collapse of Sydney-based Belinda International.

Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store.

A home grown Western Australian swimwear company has boosted its portfolio by taking on an authentic hardcore surfing brand.

The collapse of Belinda International comes in the wake of a tumultuous financial year for the luxury boutique chain, marked by key executive and designer brand departures.

The Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) has sounded an alert for the sector, following the release of worrying retail figures for fashion operators.