Fred Perry has opened its first Australian store in Sydney's historic Strand Arcade.

Zara has confirmed it will open its first Australian store on April 20, 2011.

The four fashion graduates preparing to hit the runway at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) have provided a sneak peak of their designs.

Adventure apparel and outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu has re-opened its store in Riccarton, New Zealand, after it was forced to close when the Christchurch earthquake hit on February 22.

Vanguard has continued its push into the US market, scoring a 10 store account with international retailer Urban Outfitters.

Australian-based manufacturer and distributor Beyond Sportswear International (BSI) has appointed Mark Kellett as a non-executive director of the board as it prepares for expansion.

The Productivity Commission's inquiry into the Australian retail industry has kicked into next gear with the release of an issues paper.

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, will join forces with licensee Casco Blu and fashion retailer, Factorie to launch an exclusive Australia's Next Top Model fashion line.

Womenswear retailer Dotti, part of The Just Group, has today launched an e-store to allow its customers to purchase products online.

Atomic Group, the company behind Sportsco, has added another retail chain to its portfolio.

Fashion brands exporting to Japan will be able to access Austrade services in the devastated nation once again from Monday April 11.

Renowned UK buyer Erin Mullaney recently spoke at a L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival seminar. She offers advice for designers looking to export to the market.

The developers of a new app claim it could be the weapon of choice for bricks and mortar retailers struggling in an online age.

Westfield has commenced redevelopment of its Fountain Gate shopping centre, creating room for Myer and 122 new specialty retailers.

Brand house Stage II has backed up the launch of its latest label, Silent Theory, with a repositioning of womenswear label Jorge.

Colorado Group has entered voluntary administration after lenders rejected the Group's proposal to restructure and trade out of financial trouble.