"Brand awareness will be a key lever for us," managing director Reuben Casey says.

The backpack is designed for homeless people, which can be quickly morphed into a protective shelter.

"In Australia, fashion remains a highly popular category on the platform," AliExpress AU/NZ marketing director Kit Yau says.

Omega president and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann said Australia remains a significant market for the brand.

"Victoria has one of Australia's most passionate outdoor communities," Arc'Teryx ANZ country director Bianca Bernardi said.

Newly appointed MD Jenny Child shared the sporting retailer's vision over the next few years.

This comes after consumer confidence slipped to record lows in recent months.

Ragtrader will take over Saltbox in Sydney on June 18 - and it’s going to be a big one.

Underpinning the product development push is a significant RFID rollout.

End Of Financial Year (EOFY) sales appears to be one key driver in the confidence jump over the last week.

The Sydney-born bag brand has been selling goods in Japan for more than a decade.

Mattel APAC MD Paul Faulkner says fan communities want to engage with brands in different ways.

The grant will fund Thread Together's mission in supplying new clothes to those in need.

Consumer spending returned to growth in May 2026 after a slight slip in April.

This comes as recorded retail crime remains elevated, with 56 per cent of total robberies occurring in retail locations.

This comes as TFG’s Australia sales fell by 1.5 per cent in FY26 (in AUD).