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.

Chief executive Kim Kidd unveils how the brand is rightsizing for the future, while its parent company PLBY Group seeks to sell.

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.

NZ retailers react to federal shift on card payment fees

The Commerce Commission claims the proposal can save businesses across NZ $260 million.

Consumer confidence plummets ahead of Christmas

The index has fallen 4.5 points in the two weeks after Black Friday sales.

R.M. Williams, Ngali head to New York Fashion Week 2025

They will join ten other Australian fashion labels at a three-day retail activation in Soho, New York.

Ex-Lovisa boss Shane Fallscheer scales own brand to 20 stores

It comes just three years since Fallscheer stepped down from his post at Lovisa.