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In Conversation: The creator demand playbook

Style Arcade brought us in to unpack what it takes to turn creator-led demand into sales.

These are the professionals putting sustainability on the Australian fashion agenda.

What led companies like Mosaic Brands, Dion Lee, Wittner and Jeanswest to call in administrators?

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Margin, not sales, decide reporting round

Ragtrader analyses what the reporting round says about where Australian fashion retail heads into Black Friday.

The surge in consumer runways at AFW in recent years has caused tension. But history shows it was inevitable.

Jockey sales double under Mitch Dowd

Mitch Dowd CEO Dane Totham says Jockey’s sales lifted 100 per cent year on year.

Fewer Aussies to spend on Halloween this year

However, those participating this year will spend more than last year.

Louis Vuitton opens temp store in Melbourne

The French luxury house is refurbishing all floors of its store at 139 Collins Street.

Stockland data reveals weak department store growth

Both premium and discount department stores saw combined MAT growth of 0.3 per cent

Forever New hits $400m turnover, eyes first US store

“Our 20th year has been one of renewed momentum,” founder and CEO Dipendra Goenka says.

McInnes goes non-executive at Lovisa, gets pay cut

This comes weeks after CFO Chris Lauder tendered his resignation after nine years with the business.

Kmart products in ACCC crosshairs over safety compliance

The national retailer has since responded to the allegations.

NZ apparel spending falls for 13th straight quarter 

“Retailers will be hoping that Kiwis will spend big in the Christmas quarter,” Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says.

Unemployment rises, cash rate hike fears boil

KPMG is predicting another cash rate rise in November.

26 Cue and Veronika Maine stores to close

Following the closures, the business is expected to have around 20 stores left. 

Step One fields board exit

This comes after the business reported a 26% drop in sales in FY26.

ASIC finalises third SB restructuring review as retail collapses mount

Total first-time insolvencies have peaked in August this year, with retail insolvencies scaling steadily since 2022.