APG & Co CEO Elisha Hopkinson reveals the key steps ahead for Sportscraft.

Nearly 500 employees will be affected by the recent decision.

CEO Craig King said the range marks its retail return to Australia.

From business acquisitions to business rightsizing, here are the top leaders in Australian fashion.

The new c-suite hire has been at Cotton On Group for the last eight-and-a-half years.

Reebok signs deal with Adelaide basketball star

The Adelaide 36ers star will wear a new Reebok shoe on-court ahead of its release next month.

NZ consumer confidence pushes past 100 points

The latest nudge-up follows a surge in November 2024.

NZ Boxing Day spending lifts 13% on last year

But it's not all good news, according to Worldline NZ.

Kidswear retailer hit with $5m court punishment

The Federal Court uncovered worker exploitation and deliberate obstruction of Fair Work investigations.

Mambo to expand kids ranges in 2025

Brand manager Matt Macaulay said the initial response exceeded expectations.

Fashion spending tipped to hit $5.7b this Christmas

The positive news adds a glimmer of hope for retailers after a tumultuous year.

ARA, NRA name inaugural CEO post-amalgamation

His past roles include trade commissioner at Austrade, and a director at the Australian Industry Group.

Courtney Holm reveals the biggest barriers to circularity

Holm spoke on a panel alongside an associate professor in fibre science and technology and a sustainability investment advisor.

R.M.Williams reopens Brisbane flagship store

The latest revamp adds to a new regional store in the United Kingdom opened in October this year. 

Retail crime costs surge 40% post-COVID, research shows

Griffith University’s Professor Michael Townsley said it was alarming to see all facets of retail crime increasing with such speed.

Honey Birdette defends breast cancer advertising campaign

According to complaints, the store window adverts "sexualises breast cancer detection".

Two Aussie fashion designers score US$20k career kickstart

The judging panel included Nicky Zimmermann, Camilla Freeman-Topper and AFC's Jaana Quaintance-James.

Retailers spotlight federal election 2025 priorities

“We can’t have an economic recovery without a retail recovery,” ARA chief industry affairs officer Fleur Brown said.