“In Victoria alone, 77 per cent of mums with children under 15 are employed full-time or part-time, compared to 62 per cent 10 years ago.”

The athleisure pioneer credits this strategy for accelerating her empire.

This includes local distribution, big-box wholesale partners and a retail strategy that leans heavily on community engagement.

Over the course of her career, she built one of the country’s most enduring fashion trade shows.

R.M.Williams targets £15m turnover in UK retail boom

The brand is targeting a total of eight stores across the United Kingdom by April 2026.

Sydney designer wins IP case against singer Katy Perry

This follows a 17-year battle between the global pop star and the local fashion label.

Fashion manufacturers see average revenue double in Q4

The average revenue for Australian fashion manufacturers hit $414k in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Monthly household spending slows in February 2026

“The RBA has been looking for clearer evidence that demand is slowing," CommBank's Belinda Allen says.

Lululemon Australia handed $702k fine for spam breaches

An investigation by the ACMA found Lululemon Australia had sent emails to customers with no opt-out link.

Accent Group bumped off ASX300 list

This means Accent Group is no longer among the 300 largest listed companies on the ASX by market capitalisation and liquidity.

Retailers applaud NSW clampdown on retail crime

"Retail workers are facing increasing levels of abuse, threats and violence while simply doing their jobs, ARA CEO Chris Rodwell says.

Consumer confidence has hit new low amid global tensions

Driving this week’s decrease was less confidence about the Australian economy over the next year.

Rebel Sport NZ profits slip in full-year results

This is joined by very soft sales growth for the sporting goods retailer in New Zealand.