The single largest owing is $13 million to Hilco Capital, the footwear brand's owner, which also now owns Cue and Veronika Maine.

The event will return to Sydney next Thursday, with 85% of attendees from major retail brands.

But consumers are still worried about finances over the next 12 months.

LSKD teamed up with a national gym chain to drive the launch.

It quickly follows a leadership shakeup which saw Martin Hosking exit the business he founded nearly 20 years ago.

Three retailers were forced to pay $19,800 for allegedly misleading Black Friday sales adverts.

New ABS data shows business turnover growth is subdued in retail compared to other industries.

“FY24 was a year of investment and consolidation," a David Jones spokesperson told Ragtrader.

The new app is set to deliver completely personalised menswear and womenswear for any occasion all via a smartphone.

“This next chapter of growth is incredibly energising,” founder and creative director Margie Woods says.

Bonds has attracted more star power amid a new global partnership deal.

Halkett takes the reins from Jenny Child, who has led Oroton since 2021.

The parent company of Tarocash and YD is reportedly witnessing a highly promotional market.

The slight nudge up was dragged back by a decent slump in fashion spending.

“We are playing the long game here," Bond-Eye Group CEO Steve Philpott says.

The deal will expand David Jones' customer base with millions of more Australians.