Bettina Liano is back in the director's chair of her collapsed company - want to know why and how? Want to discover how Jam Factory lured Topshop to launch at its shopping complex?

With the support of New York stylist Stevie Dance, Melbourne GPO yesterday hosted the first in a series of four campaigns set to take place over the next 12 months, aimed at capturing the attention of fashion bloggers.

UK-based fashion label French Connection has teamed with Australian New Year's Day festival Summadayze to raise local awareness and boost its brand potential.

Melbourne youth fashion label Elwood will expand tommorow with a new Melbourne Central store, following on from the success of its Sydney and Chadstone stores.

Australian supermarket giant Coles will unveil an exclusive range of value apparel and accessories today, as it prepares to launch the Mix collection across selected stores.

Womenswear retailer Noni B has posted a net profit result of $0.7 million for the financial year, down from $3.9 million in 2010.

Local label Easton Pearson has launched a second store in Brisbane today, ahead of its runway showing at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane at South Bank.

Owners of iconic Australian brands including Bonds and Stubbies, Pacific Brands FY11 results showed flat sales for the past twelve months.

Construction has commenced on the $385 million Adelaide "Rundle Place" retail development, with SA-based Harris Scarfe one of the first fashion retailers to sign on for flagship store at the precinct.

Retail powerhouse Westfield is giving retailers a chance to boost their business acumen via a set of fast-paced breakfast seminars to be held next month.

Owners of The Athletes Foot and Shoe Superstore, RCG Corporation posted a 30 per cent gain on profits for the June 2010 – June 2011 financial year.

Australian designers are now moving to produce garments across the Asia Pacific. Meet two young sourcing agents which are making it possible.

Ever wondered what it takes for a designer to secure a government grant? Nookie founder Nikita Sernack reveals how she secured $50,000 and what she plans to do with it.

Australian womenswear designer Camilla Franks fields questions from an up-and-coming designer. Discover her advice on financing and production.

The owner of big name brands including Katies, Autograph and Millers has reported a 52.7 per cent drop in net profits for the 2011 financial year.

Surfwear retailer Billabong has reported an 18.4 per cent drop in annual profit to $119.1 million, and retracted earlier guidance on growth in earnings per share (EPS), citing a shaky economic environment.