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It comes as fashion sales remain subdued across the Australian market.

The new CEO has held executive appointments at several global digital and retail companies.

This has helped lift NMV growth at The Iconic by 6.2 per cent in the first half of 2025.

Head of digital and CRM Mel Grafton reveals how the concept was built from start to finish.

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

Mosaic Brands hit with $25m in penalties

The former owner of Noni B, Katies and Millers was found to have breached consumer law.

Penalty rates bill passes, retailers unhappy

ARA CEO Chris Rodwell says the bill "creates more problems than it solves."

Megan Quinn exits the City Chic board

Quinn is the co-founder and former creative director of Net-A-Porter, and has held other senior fashion roles across London.

Ssense files for bankruptcy protection

The global luxury retailer stocks a raft of Australian designer labels, including Anna Quan, Ksubi and Matteau. 

Kmart Group’s earnings before tax passes $1 billion

This comes as Kmart and Target's combined revenue hit $11.4 billion.

City Chic turnaround continues, margins boom

FY26 initiatives, including new department store partners, should add to City Chic's recent swing to green.

Strand’s Antler acquires US brand Paravel

Antler is a UK-based luggage brand associated with Strand, holding group and luggage retailer in Australia.

Dior extends retail portfolio to the west coast

It adds to 13 other locations across Australia.

Big W profits shrink amid clothing headwinds

Woolworths Group CEO Amanda Bardwell has confirmed a pipeline of changes to improve Big W's FY26 performance.

Lovisa posts 14% sales boom amid Jewells launch

Jewells is Brett Blundy's newest retail venture.

Federal Gov’t funds national clothing recycling pathway

Funding has been granted to Seamless, Australia's national clothing product stewardship scheme.

Consumer confidence tumbles despite cash rate cut

ANZ economist Madeline Dunk said confidence has hit a two-month low.

Westfield results spell trouble for cheap department stores

Both premium and discount department stores across Westfield shopping centres had negative sales growth in FY25.