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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."

Rob Fyfe retires from Michael Hill board

Fyfe has been on the Michael Hill board for the last 13 years, with the last five of those as chairman.

Retailers blast Victoria’s crime blitz strategy

New laws that block perpetrators from entering retail premises are being called "weak" by retailers in Victoria.

M.J. Bale debuts in the United Kingdom

This will be the brand's first-ever store opening outside of Australia.

Rory William Docherty bets on LFW again

The New Zealand designer says it isn’t cheap showcasing a runway internationally, but believes it is worth every penny.

Ringers Western aims to double store portfolio

This comes as the brand reported a 50% lift in its annual revenue.

Gary Bigeni, Van Brussel fly to Hong Kong

Ten Australian designers are showcasing their styles in Asia next month thanks to the AFC and Austrade.

Blue Illusion expands into Geelong

This adds to over 90 boutiques managed by the brand across Australia and New Zealand.

Emerging designer Winnie Solomon wins top NZ award

Solomon is looking to hire a machinist to help her scale local production of her ranges.

Trenery launches collab with Sydney artist

Trenery GM Paul Conti said the collaboration was started with a phone call over a year ago.

City Beach’s appeal on $14m fine dismissed

“The ACCC will continue to take strong enforcement action where appropriate," commissioner Luke Woodward said.

Valley Eyewear forced into liquidation

Valley Eyewear continues to trade normally up until August 24.

Step One sales plunge 26%, profits in the red

Step One founder and CEO Greg Taylor said the stark numbers were driven by a decision to reduce deep discounting.

Kmart brings new format to New Zealand

The 6,700 square metre store will also be the largest in the country.

NZFW 2026 Buyers: The Shelter’s Vicki Taylor

Taylor shares which New Zealand designers she's included to her curated fashion retail business, The Shelter.

Auckland Airport ramps up beauty offering

This comes more than a year after signing Lagardère as its new duty-free partner.

NZFW 2026 BUYERS: The Iconic's Ellie Grant-Taylor

Ragtrader is reaching out to the buyers attending New Zealand Fashion Week this year to talk trends and strategies.

Melbourne's Australian Fashion Festival goes regional

The renamed Melbourne Festival will launch two major event series in Bendigo and Shepparton this year.