Yesterday
Macy’s says users of new AI chatbot spend about 400pc more online
Customers who use “Ask Macy’s”, powered by the Google Gemini platform, have parted with around 4.75 times more money than those who did not.
This Month
Lorna Jane rides buy-local trend to run up sales, profit
The Brisbane-founded label says the athleisure boom that emerged during the pandemic is from is far from over, as sales and profits rise.
The latest tricks marketers are using to get you to spend
These days, retailers are throwing everything at the wall – including basketballs – to part you from your money.
Just Jeans revamp emerges as bright spot in disappointing Myer result
The department store has made a string of changes as it turns around the business, with sales increasing at the denim outlet it has owned since last year.
Wirth’s Myer rescue mission is caught in the eye of the storm
The executive chairwoman is rebuilding the Australian icon after years of underinvestment. She’s making the right moves, but the market is not in a patient place.
KMD says Rip Curl demerger proposal delivers investors ‘no value’
Former Billabong executives want to combine their rival surf brands with Rip Curl, which would have to be split off from the retailer which also owns Kathmandu.
Former Billabong executives target Rip Curl, pitch KMD Brands carve-up
Stokehouse, a privately owned company that already owns surf labels Vissla and Sisstr, is pushing for the struggling retailer behind Kathmandu to be broken up.
Lip gloss and pens: Smiggle bets on beauty to spark growth turnaround
The retailing group controlled by billionaire businessman Solomon Lew has appointed former Just Group executive Georgia Chewing to lead a turnaround.
Zimmermann fashion label appoints new CEO
Long-time chief executive Chris Olliver has made way for a new CEO by way of Italy.
The Iconic stitches up repair program
After a successful launch to its secondhand clothing platform, Rescued, the retailer joins Uniqlo and Levi’s Wear Longer program in offering a repair service.
Andrew Forrest puts his best foot forward in London
Iconic boot maker R.M. Williams is expanding in the UK market, but the brand faces a challenge to gain more than a toehold among the well-heeled set.
Fashion industry’s plan to add $4b spin to old yarn
While Australian makers cannot compete with fast fashion, experts say they can get back on the sheep’s back.
How Nike’s CEO is trying to win back the sports world
The world’s largest athletic-wear company has been in crisis since it chose to chase sales in fashion. Elliott Hill is trying to turn that around.
Mecca and Sephora’s battle for international brands in Australia
The local appetite for international beauty brands is high and Sephora and Mecca are battling it out for the spoils.
‘Eyes wide open’: Female founders swap safety for satisfaction
These women had their pick of traditional careers but chose to make something entirely of their own.
Iconic retailer turns its first profit after 15 years
Online retailing giant The Iconic has finally made it into the black with a $1.9 million profit in 2025. The chief executive says it’s just the beginning.
Country Road sales gain, but outlook clouded
Sales climbed 2.3 per cent in the 26 weeks to December 28, but the outlook remains tough with further interest rate increases on the horizon.
February
‘No price resistance’ for Aussie fashion in the Middle East
Tariffs and department store closures have made the once-stable US market a challenge for Australian designers. A solution lies in the Middle East.
Uniqlo used to be good. Now it’s great
The Japanese brand’s new creative director Clare Waight Keller is bringing her high fashion pedigree to the $25 billion-dollar brand.
Glue Store to close as Accent shifts focus to rolling out Sport Direct
The company behind a string of shoe stores is shuttering the brand, which started in 1998, and will instead focus on its new sports business and on Lacoste.
