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Emerging designers have the opportunity to showcase their wares to both trade and consumers at the fourth annual Design Made Trade fair.

Bayside Shopping Centre in Frankston, Victoria will dedicate an entire floor to fashion retailers, as part of a $35 million redevelopment.

Design junkies will be spoilt for choice next month as the Sydney Design 2011 (SD11) event prepares to take the Powerhouse Museum by storm.

Payment terms

Following a heated response to her last blog on non-paying buyers, Bento founder Samantha Hardman picks up the pen on payment terms.

Trend forecasting agency Editd has announced a $1.6 million seed round led by Index Ventures, the investors behind online shopping giants Net-a-Porter, Etsy and Asos.

Teen clothing brand Supre has come under fire from the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB) for ads depicting a topless teenager.

Textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) businesses keen to receive $250,000 or more in federal funding can now apply for the second round of Strategic Capability Program grants.

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The retail industry is set to face "disastrous" consequences following a decision by Fair Work Australia (FWA) to increase the minimum wage, according to The Australian Retailers Association (ARA).

Three labels have the chance to secure up to $30,000 worth of free public relations thanks to a side project being funded by Porter Novelli Melbourne.

Streetwear brand Elwood has joined forces with Australian music icons Dan Sultan and Alexander Gow to promote the launch of its spring range and flagship Sydney store.

Wesfarmers revealed a raft of initiatives and a long-term strategy to lift Kmart and Target sales at an investor briefing this morning.

The arrival of international retailers like Gap on local shores is among the factors keeping Australian retail rents among the most expensive in the world.

The Australian Centre for Retail Studies (ACRS) is inviting 'high performing' and cashed up retailers to take part in its inaugural Global Retail Challenge.

Lingerie label La Senza is celebrating the launch of its e-store today as the brand continues to increase its presence in the Australian market.

The owner of an independent fashion boutique in Sydney's west has been ordered to pay a former employee close to $10,000 after being found guilty of unfair dismissal.