Latest Retail Apparel News

Lovisa Holdings Limited has announced a 50% franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.53 per share for the six months ending 28 December 2025, with payment scheduled for late March.

Hancock & Gore is rebranding as Schoolblazer Limited following its acquisition of Trutex, consolidating its global school uniform operations and targeting over $200 million in revenue by FY27.

Hancock & Gore’s transformation into Schoolblazer Limited marks a strategic pivot following the Trutex UK acquisition, setting sights on $200 million revenue and expanded global reach by FY27.

Step One Clothing Limited reported a 2.8% revenue increase to $86.9 million and a 2.0% rise in net profit after tax to $12.65 million for FY25, while EBITDA declined 3.9% due to increased promotional activity. The company reinforced its sustainability credentials with FSC® certification and detailed emissions reporting.

Hancock & Gore has completed a transformative acquisition of UK-based Trutex, creating a global schoolwear group with pro-forma revenues near A$200 million and EBITDA of about A$25 million. This deal marks a strategic repositioning as H&G rebrands to Schoolblazer Limited and consolidates its international footprint.

Creditors of Mosaic Brands Limited and its associated companies have resolved to place the group into liquidation, marking a significant development in the retailer’s ongoing financial distress.

Myer Holdings has completed its strategic acquisition of Just Group, adding five key apparel brands to its portfolio and issuing 890.5 million new shares to Premier Investments.