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Stax saved by Pushas founders; empty orders remain unresolved

The current owners want to focus on “considered” product launches

By Harry Booth
August 10, 2026

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Perth-founded activewear brand Stax, which collapsed into receivership in late June, has been bought out by investors behind the sneaker-reselling marketplace Pushas. But the current owners say the responsibility to complete Stax’s unfulfilled orders is not theirs. The collapse of Don and Matilda Robertson’s activewear company led to “the most difficult chapter” of their lives. Customers at the time expressed outrage at the company for allegedly continuing to take orders despite not being ab

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