Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz all recorded sales growth despite macroeconomic challenges and a warm winter.

Collette Dinnigan confirmed the latest venture has seen a shift in production methods.

The project will introduce gender-neutral amenities and a calm room.

“Budgets may not increase consumer confidence but they can most definitely harm it," Mosaic CEO Scott Evans said.

Australian household spending has dropped 3.6% on a yearly basis - but there are four retail categories recording higher transactions.

The low-price retailer is aiming to secure its share in Australia's $4.3 billion childrenswear market.

“You have to be brave in what you believe in as a brand," Country Road managing director Elle Roseby said.

A deadline on submissions was set for September 29 - four months before the Senate hands down its final report.

The brand has already identified three key regions for future growth.

The two stores will add to 94 physical locations across Australia, including concessions at Myer and David Jones.

“This provides a great opportunity for COS," managing director Lea Rytz Goldman said.

An impending court case was a key factor for the renaming of Butter Butter.

The activation comes as Hoka prepares to open its first store in Australia.

The store will stock an entirely new niche accessories range.

“It’s the perfect addition to the New Balance portfolio," APAC DTC director Jonathan Clarke said.

Consumer confidence is still very weak and the labour market is still very tight, despite cash rate pauses and a population boom.