Yesterday
Gucci sales fall as Kering lags peers facing luxury slowdown
Demand for Balenciaga is still suffering from the fallout over an ad campaign scandal last year.
- Angelina Rascouet
- Exclusive
- Young Rich
His teachers said he’d end up in jail. Now he’s on the Young Rich List
Geedup founder Jake Paco has conquered his demons and is taking his cult streetwear brand from western Sydney to New York.
- Carrie LaFrenz
A pair of statement heels landed this uni dropout on the Young Rich List
Argylica Conditsis’ business started when she couldn’t find bedazzled shoes. This year, she and brother William debut on the list of Australia’s most wealthy under 40.
- Eugenie Kelly
This Month
Handbags at dawn: FTI puts Olga Berg on the block
The bag maker is targeting $10 million plus revenue and $3.4 million EBITDA by FY26, looking to strategic partnerships and expanding its online presence for growth.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
- Exclusive
- Private equity
Crescent Capital evaluates sale of Tigerlily, appoints Deloitte
As summer nears in Australia, Crescent Capital is seeking to capitalise on a turnaround in the iconic swimwear label founded by Jodhi Meares, and once owned by Billabong.
- Carrie LaFrenz
Double denim in style as Outland buys ailing Nobody Denim
The Gold Coast-based social enterprise has announced its acquisition of Melbourne veteran Nobody Denim.
- Lauren Sams
Cue founder Rod Levis honoured as Australian Fashion Laureate
For the migrant success story, who has family in Israel and a nephew fighting with the Israeli army, it was a bright moment in an otherwise dark week.
- Lauren Sams
Unibail recruits Aussie tech firm to get mall tenants to net zero
The owner of Westfield’s malls in the northern hemisphere has unveiled an ambitious blueprint to save energy and cut emissions.
- Hans van Leeuwen
September
An eye for colour inspires Hermès Beauty’s new Le Regard range
You don’t have to be a makeup artist to use these products, says creative director Gregoris Pyrpylis. “These palettes invite every woman to express herself the way she wants.”
- Glynis Traill-Nash
- Opinion
- Opinion
Public places should serve the public first
When the people who run the Tube allowed an entire station to be renamed after the Burberry fashion brand, they took branding too far.
- Pilita Clark
SPF 80! Home-grown sunscreen brand Ultra Violette lures US backer
What better way to kick off summer than a sunscreen deal.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Tesla to T-shirts: Robyn Denholm wants to help you get dressed
Need help choosing your outfit? There’s a subscription service for that, and it’s got the backing of Tesla chief Robyn Denholm.
- Lauren Sams
This ugly shoe is taking over the world, and making Brett Blundy a motza
From the French Alps to Bondi Beach, Hoka’s popularity is booming. Its local distributor, Accent, has plans to open up to five stores over the next 12 months
- Carrie LaFrenz
- Opinion
- Retail
Solomon Lew avoids Myer showdown but has plenty of balls in the air
The billionaire retailer has never had so many balls in the air, including a new CEO for Myer and a potential break-up of his listed retail empire.
- Sue Mitchell
- Exclusive
- Retail
The Nick Molnar-backed start-up transforming bricks-and-mortar stores
E-commerce has continually been improved, but a new venture aims to make physical retail more efficient and profitable.
- Lauren Sams
Fashion empire: Lew has Myer on the mind in Premier shake-up
Billionaire business Solomon Lew has been pursuing Myer for years. Now could be the moment he makes his move.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
The Australian fashion brands making a killing overseas
These Aussie brands are barely known at home but internationally they’re stars.
- Lauren Sams
Retail dealmaking frenzy reaches smaller brands hoping to cash in
Shelley Du Flou’s Vine Apparel and women’s bags outfit Olga Berg are testing investor appetite after a string of major transactions in the fashion sector.
- Carrie LaFrenz
August
- Opinion
- Retail
Why retailers will need to cater to ‘sexy 70-year-olds’
The Intergenerational Report provides food for thought for retailers, which face an ageing population, slower population growth and the impact of climate change.
- Sue Mitchell
- Exclusive
- Retail
David Jones CEO: luxury spending remains but second-half sales slow
The former owners of the upmarket chain made just $30 million-odd profit on the sale to Anchorage Capital Partners.
- Carrie LaFrenz
