Despite the increase, a "higher-than-usual" amount of unemployed Australians are expected to start work in the next four weeks.

Co-founder Marnie Goding reported a deeper "buy in" to the business from staff.

Lambell left his role as head of sustainable development at Kmart Group in January 2024.

One researcher said there is strong commercial potential for this method of cooling down clothes.

It joins more than 2,400 stores globally.

The marketplace is also fielding a 'credential stuffing' scam that is affecting a number of its customers.

The US push comes as Mossman signs on a new department store stockist in Dubai.

The womenswear retailer reveals its latest step in growing European sales.

Apparel and footwear sales fell 1.5 per cent, with homewares being the only other category to record negative growth.

Apparel has been cited as a key driver of sales growth for both Kmart and Target.

Catch spent a further $4 million in restructuring in the first half of FY24.

The winner of the 2024 National Designer Award will receive a cash prize of $20,000.

It comes nearly 10 years since COS first entered the Australian market.

Sydney CBD has the second-tightest retail vacancy market, with Brisbane and Perth still at double-digit levels.

“Short term economic confidence rose to its highest level since April 2022," ANZ senior economist Adelaide Timbrell said.

"My Government won't tolerate these disgraceful acts against retail workers," WA state Premier Roger Cook says.