Enough about winter. Data mining powerhouse Editd shows what trends to merchandise on retail floors this coming spring/summer based on online buzz.

In the previous edition of Ragtrader, Euromonitor research analyst Bettina Kurnick crunched domestic e-commerce stats. Here, she looks at why Australian consumers are flocking to international e-rivals.

Ragtrader catches up with Young Retailer of the Year award 2011 winner Jennifer Skeahan-Heugh.

Surf giant Rip Curl is forging ahead with expansion plans, flagging four new stores scheduled to launch by year's end.

Fashion house Gazal Corporation will launch a new division this month, as it moves to leverage its brand power.

Despite its long history and reputation as one of Australia's leading retailers, Harris Scarfe has made significant changes since its initial refresh in 2002.

A fresh fiscal year has begun. Here, Neil Wickenden offers some advice on how businesses can ring in the new financial year on the right foot.

Luxury fashion house Kenzo has failed in a bid to protect its name down under, with authorities dubbing its reputation here “somewhere on the scale between modest and moderate”.

Emerging designer Belinda Crossley asks iconic fashion designer Jayson Brunsdon for his advice.

The new owner of embattled womenswear chain Barkins has tabled a three to five year retail rollout of the brand.

Australian designer Marnie Skillings has opened up about plans for the future, following her decision to close curtains on her label.

Brett Stevenson offers solutions to managing inventory. Here, he introduces his concept and in the next edition he breaks down two matrix systems for stock management.

Fashion chain Kookai has confirmed national expansion plans, as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary from August.

Australian designers are now starting to sell autumn/winter 2013. Assia Benmedjdoub talks trends with international brand distributors who have already sold the season in line with the northern hemisphere.

This month, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences (AEC) will again manage two key fashion trade fairs in Melbourne. Here, Daniela Aroche, chats to the man in charge.

Womenswear brand Cooper St is poised to relaunch under its new ownership, with plans to double sales through an extensive marketing push.