From landmark manufacturing strategies to governance overhauls, Ragtrader names the top sustainability fashion leaders for 2025.

Experts weigh in as Princess Polly and B Lab argue why the status is deserved.

Trenery's Paul Conti joins creative leads Andrea Cupac and Ella Cottle in this new series.

US cheap jeweller Claire's filed for bankruptcy, with 291 stores set to close. Will Lovisa creep in?

This comes amid a dip in total sales at Country Road Group for the full year to June 29.

It is unclear why Chris Kinraid has stepped down from his post at Hallenstein Glassons.

Refund fraud crackdown lands Kmart in hot water

A Kmart spokesperson confirmed refund fraud in 2024 and 2025 is surging.

Rebel NZ’s parent Briscoe Group adds new director

The new appointee has experience across logistics, infrastructure, complex supply chains and capital markets.

Rebecca Vallance makes Australian Capital debut

The new Canberra store brings the label’s total store count to 10. 

Unemployment steady, offset by full-timer fall of 41k

That's according to the ABS, with Roy Morgan data showing a bleaker picture.

David Jones’ website traffic surges in August 2025

It seems the department store's tech revitalisation strategy is paying off.

More retailers expect a jolly Christmas in 2025

Average spend per consumer is higher in 2025, but many consumers have one thing on their mind: value.

Nala ideates and launches stunt in less than 15 hours

The stunt was launched in response to a mother being evicted from a Sydney airport lounge for pumping breastmilk.

Aje Studio joins 600 others at Melbourne Fashion Week 2025

The program also features the largest number of independent events to date.

BlockTexx showcases recycled fabrics in Paris

The Queensland-based company teamed up with a trim developer based in Melbourne for the Paris event.

Consumer confidence falls to three-month low

ANZ economist Sophia Angala said consumer confidence has eased to its lowest level since mid June.

Michael Hill opens flagship store in Adelaide

This adds to around 287 stores owned by the Michael Hill jewellery group, including Bevilles.

Modibodi lands at David Jones, Sydney

"This milestone represents so much more than a retail moment,” Modibodi executive director Kerry Cusack said.

Decjuba Foundation meets “ambitious” 2025 goal

“This is just the beginning,” Decjuba owner and chair Tania Austin says.