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Henne scales into Western Australia

“We have such a strong and engaged community here," co-founder and director Nadia Bartel says.

Zara's Australian region loses ground as Inditex costs bite

The region that houses the Australian business slipped to 15.0 per cent of group — the only geography to lose share.

Gap's Australian relaunch lands on a brand in double-digit growth

It’s the sole double-digit performer at Gap Inc.

Inside Canada Goose’s Australian micro expedition

Canada Goose hosted its first micro-expedition in the Asia Pacific region, taking guests to Karijini National Park.

Centrestage: Australian designers take on Hong Kong

Gary Bigeni, Van Brussell and Viceta Wang discuss their market insights with ragtrader.com.au.

Hong Kong: Centrestage with Australian delegates

Asia has become a hot spot for globally-minded Australian designers amid US tariffs and global uncertainty.

Peter Alexander, Glassons sign on to $200 million expansion

“It’s about investing in line with growth.”

Australian retailers battle weak mid-year demand

Channel performance revealed a surprising reversal of recent trends.

Saba launches couple-led seasonal strategy

It arrives as the label marks six decades since Joe Saba founded the business in Melbourne in 1965.

Fashion brands in the firing line as ad complaints climb

Health and safety is the biggest driver of concern.

Anaconda unveils largest purpose-built outdoor store

The fit-out includes a sub-zero snow cave that holds temperatures as low as -10°C for testing apparel.

Hong Kong: Centrestage with Australian delegates

Asia has become a hot spot for globally-minded Australian designers amid US tariffs and global uncertainty.

Father’s Day spending to hit $730m, survey shows

Clothing and footwear remains a popular gift for Dad, revealed in data from the ARC and Roy Morgan.

NSW pushes for retail staff protections

Breaching these new rules will be punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment, a $5,500 penalty or both.

Nicole Miller eyes Aussie growth through charity runway

Nicole Miller generates $650 million per year in revenue, and is aiming to scale further in Australia.

Bonds launches re-commerce marketplace

According to the brand, it is tapping into a “massive” pre-loved market for its baby and kidswear.

Seafolly’s ¥600 question: Going premium in China

Retail consultant and 6one5 founder Bill Rooney unpacks Seafolly’s pricing strategy in China.

Most women wear wrong shoe sizes, RMIT study finds

“Australian women aren’t bad at buying shoes – the sizing system is bad at describing their feet."