The retailer has signed an Enforceable Undertaking amid a major shakeup of IR laws.

Wesfarmers currently employs around 50,000 casuals across its businesses.

MP Tony Burke said the fear campaign on the changes to casual workers is “divorced from reality”. 

The brand has issued a statement on media reports around staff cuts.

Where the issue cannot be resolved at the workplace, and the behaviour continues, the Fair Work Commission can issue stop orders.

The womenswear label has set a sustainable materials target for 2025.

Stephen Bennett and Jane Parker are back in the picture this year for a special venture.

The venture has now seen 60 products released in stores and online.

“It was certainly deliberate,” a former employee said.

Despite the increase, consumer confidence has now spent a record 53 straight weeks below the mark of 85.

Cettire remains focused on China for its next move.

The former Bailey Nelson and Lululemon executive will be the first person ever appointed to the new position.

"If the industry doesn’t get an indication of some relief soon, it may be in crisis," National Retail Association CEO Lindsay Carroll said. 

The deal includes an undisclosed cash component, alongside licensing of apparel sizing technology.

Sales volumes per person have fallen every quarter since reaching a peak in June 2022, although they remain above pre-pandemic levels.

New Zealand’s adult minimum wage rate will increase by 2% to $23.15 an hour from April 1.