Sydney’s Pitt St Mall will soon become the prime battleground for the world’s top fashion brands following announcements by H&M and Forever 21 that they will both open flagship stores next year.

Claire Hibbit looks at the impact the joint arrival will have on local retailers as well as internationals already trading in Australia.

Rescued from a disastrous period under private equity control, Australian vacuum and cleaning products chain is planning to float on the Australian Stock Exchange.

A British fashion brand is forging ahead with its bricks and mortar rollout in Australia, with up to three new stores to open by the end of this year, including its first for Brisbane.

Deborah Jackson speaks to a Sydney-based e-tailer who has flipped the traditional e-commerce model on its head, while Jared Dickson weighs in on Myer’s 2014 financial year results.

And, UK-based New Look has well, a new look. The retailer shared its digital learnings as well as what’s to come for the brand with this year’s Westfield World Retail Study Tour in London.

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