Latest Apparel News

The Warehouse Group (NZX:WHS) returned to profit in FY26 and cut net debt by more than 80%, despite broadly flat comparable sales. The recovery came with a clear catch: The Warehouse brand remains loss-making and shareholders will receive no final dividend.

Merino & Co. Limited has secured $1.01 million through a placement of 10.1 million shares at a slight premium, aiming to fund its new lifestyle sub-brand YÙE and the innovative YÙE+U botanical dye initiative.

Hallenstein Glasson delivered a robust FY26 performance with group sales climbing 19.6% to $563 million and net profit before tax surging around 43.5%, buoyed by currency tailwinds and solid operational control.

City Chic Collective’s FY26 underlying EBITDA surged 92% to $12.3 million, driven by ANZ growth and cost discipline, while group revenue fell 3.1%. The company enters FY27 with a stronger margin profile and a clean inventory position amid ongoing US tariff challenges.

Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $4.2 billion in FY26, but statutory net profit fell 7.2% to $206 million amid higher costs and project investments. A new five-year strategy aims to drive growth despite a challenging retail environment.

Premier Investments trims FY26 Premier Retail EBIT forecast to $176 million, citing tough trading conditions and announces exit from UK Peter Alexander stores while focusing on Australian growth and loyalty programs.

Acumentis Group has seen key shareholder notices withdrawn, halting a planned general meeting after questions emerged about a proposed board candidate's suitability.

Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.

Schoolblazer Limited delivers its inaugural consolidated results following a strategic pivot to global schoolwear, posting $55.3 million revenue but a $15.2 million statutory loss amid integration and supply chain challenges.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Merino & Co. secures a significant AUD 1.1 million order from its China distribution partner, marking the first major commercial milestone under its exclusive China distribution agreement and signalling growing demand for its wool products.

Merino & Co. has secured a three-year exclusive distribution agreement in Mainland China, guaranteeing a minimum annual order of CNY 30 million (~AUD 6.5 million) and targeting 20% yearly growth upon renewal.