In this long-read, a supply chain expert shares stark truths while fashion leaders reveal their cards.

New data from ASIC shows retail insolvencies are up 20% in the current financial year to March 31, compared to PCP.

Seven out of 13 industries recorded falls in month-on-month turnover in February 2025, new ABS data reveals.

Lovisa is currently leading the charge this morning with a more than 10 per cent lift in its share price.

It's believed the ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred had a major part to play in the confidence slip.

New data from eBay and Deloitte show pre-loved fashion is a top collectable category in Australia.

More than $20 million worth of stock is set to be sold after the business collapsed last month.

Globally, textile waste is predicted to hit 140 million tonnes by 2030 and Australians are among the worst offenders.

But the effects of the recently imposed US tariffs are yet to be fully noted.

Designerex is preparing to backpay around 2,000 members who had rented out dresses on the platform.

The luggage brand is owned by ATR Holdings, an associated company of Strand in Australia.

Globally, the brand sells through over 2,400 physical locations alongside locally dedicated websites.

The opening of the new store in Melbourne adds to a nationwide wholesale arm.

"Rebuilding those pipelines takes years," NRA interim CEO Lindsay Carroll says.

While some inventory is being redirected, some more is being held at international 3PLs.

Glancey has been the chief of operations at Aje for the last two years.