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Elite Eleven triples Highpoint store size - Ragtrader
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (366+ words) The expansion comes as Elite Eleven continues to grow its product offering and national retail footprint. The expanded store joins 20 stores owned and run by the brand across Australia. Highpoint was the first-ever store opening for Elite Eleven, and is…...
Harli + Harpa breaks ground in the UK - Ragtrader
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (290+ words) The new store is located at the Bullring in Birmingham, 150 kilometres northwest of London. The shopping mall houses over 120 stores. The Harli + Harpa store in the UK is also paired with a local dedicated website. Altogether, Harli + Harpa has 71 stores…...
"Speculative": KMD responds to buyer reports - Ragtrader
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (326+ words) National publication The Australian shared yesterday that KMD Brands – which also owns Kathmandu and Oboz Footwear – is receiving indicative offers that include buying the whole business and individual brand assets. Sources close to the situation, the media outlet added, are…...
US slaps 12.5% tariff on Australia - Ragtrader
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (380+ words) Australia originally had a 10 per cent tariff imposed on the country since February this year, with that policy set to expire. The Australian Government has demanded that this tariff be removed immediately. The Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell called the…...
Retailer logs 30+ violent incidents in Tasmania, ARC reveals - Ragtrader
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (412+ words) The retail peak body shared this in its submission to the Tasmanian Government. The ARC did not name the specific retailer, but said the incidents occurred between February 2024 and June 2026, across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and numerous suburban and regional locations....
Unemployment rate holds at 4.4% - Ragtrader
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (404+ words) The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.4 per cent in June, with KPMG Australia senior economist Terry Rawnsley saying the data shows demand for labour remains robust. The ABS data showed total employment…...
AFIA FINALISTS 2026: Best Use of Technology - Ragtrader
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (350+ words) Next up: Best Use of Technology, featuring exceptional technology-driven initiatives across the fashion business landscape. The six finalists are APG & Co, Aur Oceà, Carla Zampatti, PVH Brands Australia, Sheike and Silver Fleece. Winners will be revealed at the AFIA Awards…...
“Red tape”: Modern Slavery Act overhaul worries industry - Ragtrader
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (830+ words) This comes a week after Attorney-General Michelle Rowland confirmed the Labour Government is preparing to introduce new anti-slavery laws as well as measures to equip companies to better identify and address risks in their global supply chains. The Government will…...
Guess reports Aussie boom for fragrances - Ragtrader
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (637+ words) Speaking with Ragtrader, MD Nicholas Gorick said Australia is actually one of the fastest growing markets globally for Guess fragrance, with the category projected to grow seven times in 2026. “This momentum is reflected in consumer demand, with one Guess fragrance…...
AFIA FINALISTS 2026: The Gamechanger Award - Ragtrader
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (516+ words) Next up: The Gamechanger Award, honouring landmark initiatives that paved new paths for brands and retailers. The seven finalists are Akubra, Carla Zampatti, City Chic, David Jones, Nehma Vitols, Peter Alexander and Sheike. Winners will be revealed at the AFIA…...