Ragtrader

Ragtrader Magazine Established in 1972, Ragtrader magazine delivers in-depth news, insights, and commentary on the clothing, footwear, and accessories industry in Australia. In recent years, it has formed official collaborations with events like Australian Fashion Week, Fashion Exposed, and the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, while also leading and endorsing important seminars and conferences in the industry.

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Tuchuzy sold, new owners plan retail renewal

21 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Key assets of the Bondi fashion label Tuchuzy have been sold to Sydney-based property firm Luxe Retail Group for a few hundred thousand dollars. Joint administrator and dVT Group partner Antony Resnick confirmed the news with Ragtrader, adding that some of the current employees were also transferred over in the sale with the original company directors stepping away. Prior reports by this publication noted that Tuchuzy had around 13 employees when it entered voluntary administration.
Inside Baby Bunting’s apparel and retail overhaul

22 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Australian retailer Baby Bunting is pulling out all the stops to help shift its recent stock market lows. As well as signing on two new exclusive hard goods brands in the first half of FY25 – Nuna and Bugaboo – the baby goods retailer is also investing further in private label products, particularly in the soft goods space.
Consumer confidence bumps up as Aussie dollar recovers

23 hours ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

There has been a revival in the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence over the last week, lifting 1.3 points to 85.5.This came as the Australian Dollar and the ASX 200 share market strengthened significantly in the same time frame. According to Market Index, the Aussie dollar is currently sitting at $0.6367 against the US dollar, up from a stark low earlier this month at $0.5955.
Brand Collective rolls out new shoe spaces at Myer

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Australian retail group Brand Collective is currently rolling out new footwear spaces across 20 Myer stores. The new dedicated spaces began rolling out in April 2025, offering full ranges across Julius Marlow, Hush Puppies and Reebok. The destination will also introduce seven new brands to the Myer floor, including Clarks, Clarks Originals, Volley, Grosby, Explorer and JM Thirty 3.
Shein to launch “most expansive” pop-up in Australia

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Global fast fashion giant Shein is set to launch its most expansive Australian retail experience so far in Sydney’s west. The fashion platform will open the doors to its Café Shein FW25 Pop-Up at Parramatta Town Hall this May. Running from May 8 to 11, 2025, the FW25 pop-up will stock a range of “Timeless Chic” and “Cosy Aussie Style”, according to Shein, ahead of the incoming winter season.
Cue appoints Melanie Remai as new CEO

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Cue Clothing Co. has appointed Melanie Remai as the company’s new CEO, effective within the new financial year. Remai will take over the role from Simon Schofield, who has led both Cue and Veronika Maine brands since January 2024. Schofield is set to remain as CEO in the handover period. Remai’s most recent role was the general manager of Trenery under Country Road Group.
Van Heusen extends Roosters partnership

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

American-born fashion brand Van Heusen has extended its partnership with the Sydney Roosters for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The shirting and suiting brand will outfit the Roosters NRL players and staff in its premium white shirts and navy-blue suits, all made with Australian wool. The suits will feature Van Heusen’s ‘Move technology’, covering flexibility and comfort.
Cettire margins sink further in Q3

1 day ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Luxury platform Cettire has reported a further softening in its profit margin for the third quarter of FY25 amid flattening revenue and a heavy promotional environment. The Australian-born global e-tailer delivered a margin of 14 per cent, down from a margin of more than 20 per cent in the same quarter of FY24. In the first half of FY25, Cettire’s margin was 18 per cent.
"A job killer": Industry retaliates over Labor's penalty rate promise

2 days ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Multiple industry peak bodies have warned against increased workplace regulation after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to protect penalty rates through new legislation. Albanese’s promise comes after recent lobbying by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) to simplify the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA), which included allowing managerial-level staff to choose between being paid penalty rates as usual or opting for a salary that matches their expected annual pay.
Shein’s Australian profit lifts 30% despite rising costs

2 days ago | ragtrader.com.au | Christopher Kelly

Total Australian sales for fast fashion giant Shein have risen by around 20 per cent to $1.22 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024 compared to 2023. This is according to new filings tabled to ASIC from the locally established arm of the global entity, Shein Distribution Australia Pty Ltd. Amid the sales surge, Shein also reported a 30 per cent lift in its total profit in Australia to $15.16 million, up from $10.64 million in 2023.