New data shows Shein's website visits in Australia have surged in July 2025.

But Articore's fourth quarter results show signs of improvement.

The local arm of the global marketplace is tapping into a social media trend.

It comes a week after another entity filed an Australian Federal Court application against the low-price retailer.

HanesBrands also manages Sheridan and Berlei, two other Australian-born brands.

Retail wage growth is also the second-lowest in annual growth terms.

The local uniform supplier helped redesign new outfits for Harvey Norman and Domayne staff.

In trend terms, Stats NZ figures show fashion spending is at its lowest point, at least in the last two years.

ANZ economist Madeline Dunk claims rising confidence in recent months is flowing into household spending.

The lingerie brand's gross margin is also up by 200 basis points.

"Every reduction helps nudge us towards a brighter outlook for retail,” ARA CEO Chris Rodwell said.

Head of marketing Rebecka Jonsson reveals why.

But not by much.

Platypus head of marketing Georgia Randall thinks there is a clear gap in the loyalty landscape across Australia and New Zealand.

The collaboration has an overall aim of commercialising textile recycling in Australia and globally.

NZ consumer confidence is nearly 10 points above Australian consumer confidence, despite an arguably more challenged economy.