“We’ve had countless requests from customers to provide a try-on service," founder Nouf Bader says. 

Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said this continued positivity could be due to inflation staying steady.

From distributing classic comics to establishing a magazine empire, discover the century-long story of Yaffa Media.

The brand entered the Australian market in 2019, growing to two local stores and a dedicated website.

The group has appointed the founder of webcam platform LiveJasmin to the newly expanded board.

Commonwealth Bank senior economist Belinda Allen said this should buoy an interest rate cut tomorrow from the RBA.

According to Tinder data, 30 per cent of all matches on its platform today are happening between LGBTIQA+ users.

The board is set to embark on a new vision for NZFW in 2025 and beyond, which includes greater public access.

The new 3D element will feature in Sydney's new Martin Place Metro Station.

The new store comes amid a surge in second-hand demand in Australia.

The parent company to Australian-born Bonds reported a 2 per cent lift in global sales.

The business is also planning to revamp its store network and other touchpoints.

It will move from Rip Curl's founding home of Torquay to Greater Melbourne, around 70 kilometres away.

It comes as Australia's activewear market hits $4.1 billion in 2024.

Some of the tracked brands also recorded declines in website traffic, including Catch.com.au.

Despite finding no modern slavery instances, the group did uncover a number of non-compliance issues.