Fashion savvy shoppers and more than 30 Australian clothing boutiques have joined a new web platform which launched this month.

Retail chain Target has joined forces with fashion magazine Grazia to create a limited edition capsule collection, set to drop into selected stores this week.

Ragtrader Online has discovered the launch site of an international e-commerce giant attempting to make waves in the domestic fashion market.

Mobile phone tracking technologies and futuristic facial recognition could be installed in stores and shopping centres to help retailers analyse consumer patterns.

Denim retailer Jeanswest has teamed with Australian labels White Suede, This is Genevieve, Gorman, and Aurelio Costarella to launch the first Jeanswest Charity Tote Collection.

First quarter sales for New Zealand jewellers Michael Hill is up thanks to a boost in the US market.

Crowds of eager shoppers enjoyed a special preview of a new Myer store in Queensland last night.

Australian designer Alex Perry has selected four finalists who will vie for the opportunity to work with him as part of Electrolux Fashion Apprentice 2011 contest.

Wisteria Auctions, the first specialty vintage fashion auction house in Australia, will hold a debut auction in Sydney next month.

International lingerie company Bendon has bought three new brands from Australian apparel group Gazal.

Australian unisex fashion chain Satch Clothing has been placed into liquidation.

Westfield's new body shape calculator should take height into account - say some puzzled customers.

Former IMG Fashion general manager Daniel Hill has confirmed his parting from IMG was expected, but said he has no immediate plans for employment going forward.

Bvlgari is the latest luxury giant to throw open the doors to a new site at Melbourne's Crown complex, with Swiss watch maker Omega set to debut there in November.

Further management changes will take place at one of New Zealand's largest department stores, The Warehouse Group.

Retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for retailers around the nation to enter this year's ARA Australian Retail Awards, with nominations now open until October 25, 2011.