How will the rationalisation of Esprit stores worldwide effect Australia? Which investment firm made a bid to purchase Belinda International?

Local apparel brand Mossee and IM Boutique have teamed with MasterChef patissier Adriano Zumbo to launch the label's summer 2011 collection at The Star complex in Sydney.

A retail extravaganza will take place in Perth this weekend in a bid to boost trade and raise money for charity.

Busby Holdings, the parent company of Busby Trading, Busbrand and Brand Republic, has announced the departure of managing director Simon Nankervis, with newcomer Andrew Bousie to take over as CEO.

An international fashion e-commerce giant is arming itself for the launch of a domestic site offering womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, kidswear and sportswear.

Wesfarmers has appointed former CEO of Sears Canada, Dene Rogers, as managing director of its retail chain Target, effective from next month.

Shopping centre giant Westfield has launched a 'body shape calculator' after internal research revealed female concerns over sizing.

Australian DJ Havana Brown will be spinning into action as the new face of the Direct Factory Outlet's (DFO) latest apparel event.

Supermarket giant Coles has kicked off a 50-store rollout for its Mix fashion line.

Shoes of Prey co-founder Jodie Fox has won a prestigious business award.

Apparel manufacturer and seller UnderCoverWear, has confirmed a net loss of $16.1 million for the 2011 financial year, following lacklustre full year guidance released in July.

Premium multi-brand boutiques will be the focus of freshly appointed local distributors for Pierre Balmain, the diffusion line of luxury Parisian label Balmain.

A buyer has been found for the collapsed Australian fashion chain Brown Sugar.

The Australian designers behind new digital printed board short brand Venroy have captured the attention of retailers in Japan and Canada.

A Sydney shoe fanatic who has revolutionised the way women shop for their fashionable footwear is a finalist in tonight's Telstra Business Women's Awards.

New Zealand's Postie Plus Group has improved its net earnings - despite the challenging retail environment.