Ragtrader.com.au offers an exclusive sneak peek of designs to be showcased tonight as part of the Sydney Institute Fashion Design Studio annual end of year parade.

Emerging and established Australian designers will be popping up in a new Melbourne-based retail concept.

Australian swimwear label Lisa Blue has strengthened ties with two surfwear powerhouse brands in a move to expand.

The Rugby World Cup and shortened school terms have negativity impacted New Zealand's Postie Plus Group's (PPG) sales, say bosses.

"Toughest trading climate" ever says Myer chairman as drop in sales is announced.

Kuwaii's autumn/winter 2012 collection features vintage silk jacquard, velvet flocked polka dots, soft draped mesh and sharply tailored wool suiting.

Same day shipping, expanded product categories and upgraded m-commerce facilities are part of a sweeping revival of Australian designer fashion portal The Grand Social.

A retail innovation centred around interactive fabrics that create music proved a big hit in Melbourne.

From bloggers and journalists to top DJs and designers, a host of revellers turned up for the launch party of the new Melbourne Converse store this week.

A series of pop-up exhibitions will appear at a shopping complex in Victoria in a bid to bring theatre back into the Australian retail space.

Myer has refuted claims that more of its department stores will close across Australia.

Department store David Jones has reported a first quarter drop in sales of more than $50million.

Zambelli Retail has been placed into voluntary liquidation, with a creditors meeting scheduled to take place tomorrow at 11am.

Australian discount store Kmart has been forced to withdraw 'inappropriate' underwear from its shops following a surge of complaints.

Fashion brand Saba will launch a 2011 Christmas campaign with a twist today.

Discount department store Target has secured the lingerie line designed by burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese as an exclusive.