Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine said recent economic shifts may prompt "a renewed bout of inflationary pressures."

The bootmaker commenced a national retail rollout program in July.

New data indicates that current employees are picking up the slack as businesses struggle to fill vacancies.

The brands have recorded like-for-like sales declines in the first six weeks of the financial year.

“We have big ambitions for this category," Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik said.

The retail sector is rallying to tackle shortages ahead of the peak trading period.

The matter concerns 1,284 Cambodian garment workers and US$1.4 million in severance pay.

The back-payments to 686 staff range as high as $42,144.

Victoria has recorded the most significant decline.

The fashion retailer has commenced the process across products, platforms and spaces this week.

Myer executive GM of supply chain Tony Carr said the deal will ensure faster deliveries.

The sportswear retailer is an official sponsor of the Commbank Matildas.

“While our category is less discretionary, our customers are not immune to cost-of-living pressures," acting CEO Darin Hoekman said.

Three designers will be showcased on a billboard during New York Fashion Week.

The move comes after the brand tested the market in Melbourne CBD late last year.

“It’s the perfect time for Fluevog to be opening our new store there,” chief marketing officer Stephen Bailey said.