The Latest Breaking News from Premier Investments

Strongest sales ever for designer sleepwear chain

Pyjamas seller Peter Alexander, owned by Premier Investments, has posted record annual sales, but its sister company Smiggle needs more attention.

AAP · Sep 24

Smiggle sets its sights and range on primary target

Smiggle will cut product ranges aimed at children younger than six and re-establish its identity as the back-to-school brand of choice for kids aged six to 12.

AAP · Mar 19

Economy has huge issues, billionaire retail icon warns

Premier Investments shares have plunged as the owner of Smiggle and Peter Alexander blames lower earnings forecast on the economy.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Smiggle demerger delayed to prioritise Myer deal

The planned demerger of Smiggle will take a back seat as owner Premier Investments considers selling brands including Jay Jays and Just Jeans to Myer.

AAP · Sep 25, 2024

Myer looks to expand with Just Jeans, Jay Jays purchase

Department store Myer has proposed to acquire brands including Just Jeans from Premier Investments in an audacious expansion of its clothing retail business.

AAP · Jun 24, 2024

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner posts record FY sales

Premier Investments grew sales 9.7 per cent in 2022/23 despite higher cost-of-living pressures.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Premier Investments starts FY23 strong

Premier Investments is hiking its dividend and buying back shares after reporting a 4.9 per cent rise in full-year profit and a strong start to FY2023.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

Afterpay's founders Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar are Australia's highest-paid CEOs

Afterpay's co-CEOs and founders Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar are Australia's highest-paid executives, collecting a combined $264.2 million – together they earn more than 2,800 times the full-time average wage.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

The city's shopping centre — how CBD retail is trying to power out of COVID-19

CBD stores rely on foot traffic from workers and tourists. After two long years, how different will city centres look in the future?

ABC News · Apr 18, 2022

Lockdowns hit Premier first half profit

Premier Investments has reported a 13 per cent drop in first half profit to $163.6 million, due to COVID-19 lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne last year.

AAP · Mar 25, 2022