The second half slip followed a 7.8 per cent lift in like-for-like sales in the first half.

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

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

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

Valley Eyewear continues to trade normally up until August 24.

The new digital channel will sell the Gap’s core ranges alongside an expanded denim assortment.

This represents a lift of 6 per cent compared to the same month last year.

This includes retail insolvencies, with fewer recorded appointments in July 2026 compared to July 2025.

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

Managing director Briony Oayda is betting on a wellness surge in the United Kingdom.

Lucy Nutter, who has been GM of Witchery for the last two years, will also head up Country Road.

Renters in particular are driving up overall consumer confidence, with homeowners not as positive.

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

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

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

Grants of up to $10,000 are open to emerging designers and textile practitioners in NSW.