Over 90 per cent of retailers rising frieght costs, according to a pulse survey by the Australian Retail Council.

The brand is now eyeing international expansion, particularly in the United States.

“Responsible sourcing is fundamental to how we operate,” Big W sustainability delivery lead Andrew Whale says.

“Not all art was meant to stand still," founder and creative director Camilla Franks said.

Retail was a key driver, but Lorna Jane's smaller wholesale segment had a sales jump of 68 per cent.

The maison has held the spot since 2017.

The fashion and lifestyle retailer is ramping up its expansion strategy in Australia.

“For businesses operating on tight margins, even small increases in fuel costs can have a direct impact on cashflow."

The Australian clothing charity has identified an inner-city pocket of Sydney as an emerging hub for crisis relief.

This brings the brand’s owned store portfolio in Australia to four.

This is likely the first time Joe Saba has reconnected with the brand he founded since he sold it in 2002.

Fashion inflation was a key driver in CPI inflation in February 2026.

This follows a rejected merger proposal and ongoing scrutiny over Kathmandu and Rip Curl turnaround trends.

One fleeting scene was shot at a low angle while a model was twirling in a flowy dress.

This also adds to four outlet spaces and 49 concessions across David Jones and Myer.

This is a record low for the index, stretching back over 50 years since 1972.