This month will see buyers and suppliers convene under one roof for the autumn/winter Fashion Exposed trade fair in Melbourne. Here, Ragtrader asks trend forecasting firm WGSN to identify the key trends for the season.

Global fashion chain Esprit has opened up about how its 'five year' strategy to rebuild the brand will impact its Australia and New Zealand operations.

Activewear giant Lonsdale has secured a major win in its bid to stop direct imports of trademarked goods into Australia.

Surfwear giant Quiksilver will release two unique collections part of its spring/summer 2012/13 product range, as it moves to reinvigorate the label.

European High Street chain A|Wear has revealed Australia is now one of its key target markets, with the brand poised to launch a tailored e-commerce campaign to test the waters ahead of retail expansion.

Building relationships at a time when etail is booming has never been more important, writes Simon James. 

Melbourne-based clothing brand Saxony is set to expand its retail footprint from July, with four new stores to launch across Melbourne and Sydney.

As the local market becomes more competitive, fashion retailers are being forced to shape up or ship out. Daniela Aroche investigates how faster delivery times and the rise of online sales are impacting businesseson the back-end.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia organisers have undergone another executive reshuffle, with the appointment of a new designer relations coordinator.

South American suppliers have renewed efforts to attract Australian business, inviting buyers and media to trade fair Peru Moda 2012. But as Pippa Chambers discovers, local etailers are finding it tough to return the favour with challenges across logistics and tax.

Swimwear brand Seafolly is forging ahead with its international expansion plans and has confirmed it will begin securing retail sites in its core target markets of America, Asia and Europe in 2012.

Pacific Brands has dodged the bullet in an unprecedented number of cases before the national advertising watchdog, but has another two cases yet to be determined.

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Hailing from Germany, expat Bjorn Behrendt forms one half of the dynamic duo which has created etail powerhouse StyleTread. He talks to Daniela Aroche about his journey.

Emerging designer Shae Fleming asks fashion designer Gail Reid, of iconic label Gail Sorronda, for her advice.

Former suppliers of embattled denim brand Bettina Liano have spoken out, following its revival under fashion powerhouse Apparel Group.