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"Retail theft costs retailers $9 billion every year," ARA CEO Chris Rodwell says.

This includes $1.5 million worth of unused school uniforms.

Department stores also reported a double-digit-percentage lift in online spending.

Rebel sales are also up, albeit more modestly.

The centre will also welcome the first Australian location for Armani Exchange. 

David Jones quickly congratulated Veals on her additional role.

Michael Hill joins the likes of Country Road, General Pants and Kathmandu that have each reduced their store networks.

But overall consumer confidence is still relatively subdued.

Excluding the United States, Cettire's sales lifted by 18 per cent.

RAG manages local brands such as Conner, YD and Tarocash.

This comes after Super Retail fired its last group CEO over allegations of an undisclosed relationship with a former HR boss.

The ad featured a quick-fire series of user-generated content, including a girl flipping the bird (but pixellated).

Myer executive chair Olivia Wirth confirmed 825,000 people joined the program in FY25.

Esber joins the likes of Alex Perry and Carla Zampatti who have exclusively designed ranges for Specsavers.

More than 30 businesses, funders and partners have donated their time to help launch the new store.