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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Vinnies NSW launches e-commerce fashion platform

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

The New South Wales arm of the St Vincent de Paul's Society has launched a new online platform called Vinnies Finds, selling over 20,000 hand-picked, pre-loved fashion pieces. The website is currently being run by a team of 25 staff and volunteers at Vinnies’ Stanmore warehouse in Sydney’s Inner West. It comes after Vinnies Victoria launched its own website, which covers the full retail category space.
Consumer confidence falls despite RBA rate cut

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

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence has fallen by 1.8 points to 87.0 in the week the Reserve Bank (RBA) cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.
Brett Blundy launches Léays on Sydney Harbour

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

Retail entrepreneur Brett Blundy has officially launched his new lingerie, sleepwear and beauty brand Léays in a major event on Sydney Harbour. The brand launches to market with 10 lingerie collections covering bras, briefs, corsets, suspenders, slips and hosiery, alongside sleepwear, shapewear, beauty, candles and sexual wellness products. According to the brand, Léays stands for ‘love everything about yourself’.
Myer leverages loyalty for growth

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

Australian department store Myer is setting the stage for a business revamp, centred around its 20-year-old loyalty program. This follows major shifts for the business over the last few years, including the acquisition of Apparel Brands – Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Jacqui E, Dotti and Portmans – and challenging trade for its Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence brands.
Inflation stays at 2.4 per cent, fashion pricing still subdued

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

The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) has remained steady at a 2.4 per cent lift in the 12 months to April 2025. This is according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which also shows that clothing and footwear prices are still relatively subdued compared to most other industries. Clothing and footwear CPI is now at 0.8 per cent in the 12 months to April this year, up from 0.7 per cent recorded in the full-year to March.
Narrabri calls for a big-box retailer amid knickers shortage

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

Narrabri Shire Council has launched a national marketing campaign to attract big-box retailers to the small but mighty town, amid a local struggle to buy bras, socks and jocks. This follows the closure of department store Target along Maitland Street in 2021, alongside other closures such as Rockmans and Millers stores following the collapse of their parent company Mosaic Brands.
Mitch Dowd takes on Jockey license for AU/NZ

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

Australian underwear brand Mitch Dowd is set to be the new licensee of Jockey International, Inc. for Australia and New Zealand in a multi-year deal. Mitch Dowd will take over from Hanes Australasia, which has managed the brand’s distribution across Australia. Hanes is the managing company of brands such as Bonds, Berlei and Sheridan. The agreement between Jockey and Mitch Dowd covers established franchises in men’s, women’s and children’s innerwear.
Harli + Harpa poaches Accent Group exec for CEO role

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

Accent Group’s divisional CEO Armando Pedruco is set to take on the CEO role of Harli + Harpa, several months after former Lovisa CEO Shane Fallscheer founded the low-price jewellery retailer. Pedruco confirmed with Ragtrader that he will commence his new role on June 16, saying his key focus will be scaling Harli + Harpa “aggressively” over the next few years. The retailer currently has over 30 stores across Australia and New Zealand.
Aussie sock brand signs deal with Brazilian soccer player

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

Australian brand Swanky Socks has signed a multi-year partnership with international football icon and Sydney FC player Douglas Costa, launching an exclusive sock collection. The Swanky Socks x Douglas Costa Collection marks a major milestone as the brand plans to drive its global retail expansion. Throughout his impressive career, Costa has secured 22 major trophies, establishing himself as one of the sport’s most dynamic and stylish athletes. The sock brand was founded in 2015 by Tom Lawrence.
Aussie sock brand signs deal Brazilian soccer player

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

Australian brand Swanky Socks has signed a multi-year partnership with international football icon and Sydney FC player Douglas Costa, launching an exclusive sock collection. The Swanky Socks x Douglas Costa Collection marks a major milestone as the brand plans to drive its global retail expansion. Throughout his impressive career, Costa has secured 22 major trophies, establishing himself as one of the sport’s most dynamic and stylish athletes. The sock brand was founded in 2015 by Tom Lawrence.