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Make a stand

Inspired by Ragtrader's recent coverage on industry payment terms, a reader writes it's time for suppliers to make a stand.

Specialty Fashion Group has landed in hot water over the axing of several employees within its merchandising and quality control departments earlier this year.

A new campaign will be launched this week which aims to change the way consumers engage with fashion purchases.

Shopping centre giant Westfield will join with Monash University next month to brief retailer's on the 2011 World Retail Congress.

The feud between former Scanlan & Theodore supplier Blossom Road and the Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) has come to a close, following four months of campaigning by the industry body.

Wesfarmers has revealed first quarter 2012 sales results for both Target and Kmart, with both retailers delivering lacklustre figures.

Premier Investments, owner of Just Group, has appointed a new independent non-executive director.

Home-grown apparel business Swimwear Galore has this month launched its sixth store in Australia.

Baubridge & Kay was on the cusp of launching a new brand aimed at a younger market before plummeting into receivership, it has been revealed.

Women’s fashion boutique Suede Online has made its internet debut this month.

Ragtrader magazine recently published a series of articles on the use of fur in Australia's fashion industry. Here, reader Charm Murray likens it to wearing a swastika. What are your thoughts?

Australian beach shorts brand The Rocks Push is offering customers a discount in exchange for their old or unworn items.

The Global Retail Theft Barometer for 2011 has revealed that shrinkage in Australia has increased significantly, costing retailers more than $1.94 billion in product losses.

Global e-commerce company PayPal has today released a report which details the meteoric rise of online business, including predictions that e-commerce will yield $30.2 billion by the end of this year.

A|X Armani Exchange will unveil a 240 square metre flagship store on the lower ground level of Chadstone Shopping Centre this Saturday.

One of Australia's leading sports apparel companies has been bought for $610million.