“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.

AFC, R.M.Williams unveil plan to revive local fashion production

The strategy is projected to create more than 1,000 new skilled jobs and $864 million in additional wages.

Australian households face “economic disaster”

This comes as household spending remains soft and consumer sentiment struggles to rise out of its slumps.

“Serious concerns”: Retail NZ rings alarm on new bill

The New Zealand Police Association president called it a "train wreck waiting to happen".

Witchery taps Lara Worthington for new range

The range features 28 ready-to-wear pieces and three footwear styles.

FX: Super Retail Group’s emerging tailwind

A strengthening Aussie dollar is expected to bode well for the owner of Rebel, Macpac, BCF and Supercheap Auto.

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.

Monthly household spending slows in February 2026

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

Fashion manufacturers see average revenue double in Q4

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

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.