"Everyone deserves to feel safe at work," ARA CEO Paul Zahra said.

The brand launched today via a dedicated website, selling a five-piece makeup collection.

Organisers have responded to speculation the event is on the market.

It follows a UK expansion and the opening of its first-ever store.

Fashion sales were down 0.8 per cent, following overall market trends.

Luxury fashion accounted for $4.3 billion of total revenue in 2024, making up 69 per cent of the luxury market. 

The range is limited to around 100 pieces.

It will house an archival offering alongside bridalwear.

HanesBrands employs 48,000 associates in approximately 30 countries. 

Jon Gidney holds more than 30 years of experience as an investment banker.

It adds to the brand's growing online penetration across Australia.

Billabong's takeover by Boardriders in 2018 is named as one possible deal the Treasury is investigating.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) refuses to support the extension on trading restrictions.

But this is just over a tenth of the overall market, with fast fashion further ahead.

Retail trade is third in line when it comes to both new entrants and shifting workers combined.

"Our team is being threatened and hurt in broad daylight," Woolworths New Zealand’s director of stores Jason Stockill said.