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Fashion & accessories

Shein in talks to raise funds at lower valuation of US$64 billion

Shein in talks to raise funds at lower valuation of US$64 billion

Chinese fashion retailer Shein is in talks to raise up to US$3 billion at a reduced valuation of $64 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the negotiations. The...
City Chic’s sales slip; promotions dent margins
What Melbourne’s booming population means for Australian retail
Super Retail Group faces court action over alleged underpayments
Christmas sales boost Michael Hill’s margins

Fashion & accessories Archives

Country Road brands to return to Myer after David Jones separation

Meanwhile, Country Road Group sales surged 26.6 per cent in the December half year.

Can NFTs solve luxury fashion’s counterfeit problem? 1Fame is banking on it

1MetaWorld and Fame Universe are joining hands to create 1Fame, an ecosystem to feature fashion collections and combat c...

“Not tokenistic”: How Jam The Label is making fashion more inclusive

Launched in 2019, Jam The Label is one of just a few brands in Australia that offers stylish and functional clothing for...

Mys Tyler’s in-app collaboration hub helps brands embrace diversity

Mys Tyler says brands can make use of the Contributor Hub to find creators for projects.

Creed and Robbi join forces to create limited-edition art toys for China

The House of Creed has collaborated with Chinese collectable toy brand Robbi to give one of its popular scents a place i...

Baby Bunting profits fall, despite rising sales

CEO Matt Spencer says the company is on track to finish the year with a tax-paid profit up to $24 million.

Game on: How H&M is bringing fast fashion to the metaverse

It’s the latest apparel company to set up a virtual environment on Roblox where players can style their avatar and run a...

Workwear brand TradeMutt helps tradies deal with mental health

“So, just by wearing a TradeMutt shirt on Funky Shirt Friday and inviting a conversation to start, you could be helping ...

Uniqlo parent says profit slipped as Japan, China drag growth

Domestic results were hit by warmer weather in November that stifled sales of fall and winter wear, while Covid curbs co...

Asos pins hopes on cost savings after Christmas sales slide

Online fashion retailer Asos said US$365 million of cost savings would help drive profits this year after sales fell ove...

Volley and The Upside launch a limited-edition collaboration

The shoes are vegan and have a lightweight cotton canvas upper.

How Roblox is helping The Athlete’s Foot win in a competitive kids’ market

For brands, Roblox presents a rare opportunity to speak directly to a consumer demographic that may not be holding the p...

Aussie retail veteran Ian Nairn to retire from leading Canada’s The Bay

Nairn has held leadership roles with retailers including David Jones, Country Road, Aquila and Witchery.

LVMH names new CEOs for Louis Vuitton and Dior

The appointments mark the luxury empire’s most significant organisational changes in its history.
How will recent headlines of underpayment effect The Iconic's reputation. Supplied

Value vs values: How will customers respond to The Iconic allegations?

Will The Iconic be able to protect and restore its reputation after recent brand transgressions?