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This includes a double-digit percentage fall in profit before tax in the local market.

It comes months after Catch.com.au was shut down by Wesfarmers.

Nike Australia is also calling for the surfing retailer business to be wound up.

Accent Group also lured in a former GM at PAS Group to run the local push for Lacoste.

Fashion retailers unite to fund medical breakthroughs

“This is a cause that touches so many families," Lowes owner and CEO Linda Penn says.

Thrift retailer Savers doubles down in Sydney

Both stores have been strategically placed, according to Savers Australia MD Michael Fisher.

NZ reveals next retail crime crackdown tactic

“Retailers are crying out for proactive solutions that prevent crime," Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young said.

Proud Poppy marks NAIDOC week with collab range

The collaboration is years in the making, according to Proud Poppy founder Tara McKeon.

Retailers blast FWO’s small business “non-review”

An 88-page report on whether to change the definition of a small business has concluded with no key recommendations.

ASICS opens first standalone store in South Australia

This follows the opening of ASICS' first flagship in Queensland two months ago.

Superdry scores Melbourne sporting deal

The brand will design streetwear for an Melbourne NRL sports club.

ACCC spot ‘ghost stores’ selling cheap fashion

Ghost stores pretend to be closing down when they are not, with some purporting to be local, when they are not.

Fashion bounce-back drives retail spending lift

Despite the bump up, ABS trending indicates fashion spending has plateaued.

Creditors vote to wind up Mosaic Brands, probe ongoing

The administrators have highlighted possible breaches by Mosaic Brands, and will continue to investigate as liquidators.

Showpo lures UK Love Island star for capsule launch

The campaign includes a multi-city launch across three continents.

Harrolds in rebirth following IP buy-up

It includes a slight step-change to its luxury offering.

NZ retailers applaud new retail theft penalties 

“Shoplifting is at epidemic levels and recidivist offenders are a big issue,” Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young said.