Spending surges on RBA rate cut hopes
Australian shoppers spent an astonishing amount online, with end of financial year sales and rate cut hopes driving customer demand.
Retail
Family of slain millionaire makes brutal call
The wealthy family of a slain businessman has been forced to make a “tough call” on their future, and they’ve done it with “heavy hearts”.
Supermarket idea makes Aussie $20 million
A clever and hard-working Aussie has revealed the idea that left him “screaming” when he realised he’d pulled it off.
‘Survive’: Aussie chocolatier’s big battle
A beloved boutique chocolate retailer is battling through a whopping rise in global cocoa prices, but Australia’s sweet tooth is helping out.
Move to stamp out ‘unfair’ pay practice
The government is looking to stamp out an “unfair” business move which is leaving workers on penalty rates worse off.
Beloved scrapped treat makes comeback
Chocolate lovers expressed their disappointment when the box of treats were pulled from supermarket shelves last year.
Iconic retailer shuts flagship store
An iconic Australian retailer will shut down a flagship store in one major city as sales pressures hit the business.
Tears for millionaire CEO killed at party
A millionaire businessman allegedly murdered by a teenager at a house party has been remembered as a loving husband and father.
Brand called out for ‘deceptive’ move
Shoppers have called out a fashion brand for images used on their platform that some have labelled “deceptive”.
Fresh warning bell for Aussie economy
A fresh warning bell is ringing for the Aussie economy, with one analyst saying the country has entered a “flat patch”.
Police investigate theft of 53 right shoes
CCTV has captured a shoe thief’s brazen night-time spree, including the reason why it was all for nothing.
‘Pinch me’: $18 item flying off shelves
Two friends have been left stunned after launching a simple beauty product that started selling out within weeks of hitting shelves.
Aldi makes move Aussies demanded
Aldi has announced a new trial aimed at changing how Australians shop with the supermarket giant.
‘Wrong’: Amazon guru’s huge bot, AI claim
The general public has the “wrong mindset” amid fears of AI, machines and jobs losses, the boss of Amazon Robotics says.
Brothers turn side hustle into $100m empire
From a single phone case to a global luxury powerhouse, the Australian brothers behind Maison de Sabré have revealed the key to their $100m success.
Aussie workers missing AI training wave
Australian workers at one of the world’s largest companies are missing out on crucial AI and robotics retraining.
May spending surge crushes expectations
Aussies are spending more than this time last year, but it is not strong enough to stop a rate cut in July.
AI, robots not eliminating jobs: Amazon
Entry-level jobs are still on the table at one of the world’s largest companies despite a huge AI and automation wave sweeping the multinational’s operations.
Major Aussie warning on ‘ghost stores’
Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a major warning over scam “ghost stores” flogging dodgy products to Aussies, all while pretending to be local businesses.
‘Overreach’: Warning after huge Macca’s ruling
A win for thousands of workers in South Australia could have national implications. But retailers are warning it “raises serious questions”.
‘Broke my brain’: 36yo’s tax warning for 2025
A succesful business owner has revealed the tax reality that used to fill her with “anxiety” and the lesson she’s learned.
Twist in plan for fruit sticker ban
A nation-leading ban on plastic fruit stickers has been paused in one state over fears the cost will prove too great for farmers.
Woolworths shuts down major online retailer
The supermarket giant has followed rival Wesfarmers in shutting down an online marketplace amid mounting losses.
Nike takes Aussie surf retailer to court
One of the world’s dominant sportswear companies has filed legal proceedings against a collapsed Australian surfwear seller.
Cash Converters cops fine over failings
Two major players in Australia’s franchise business landscape have been fined over business record failings.
Where to buy the cheapest groceries
Consumer group CHOICE has measured the price of a basket of groceries across Australia’s four big supermarket chains. Here are the results.
Trump slump smashes major Aussie company
Alarm bells are ringing for a major ASX-listed fashion business as a brutal Trump slump and inflation shock smashes share prices.
Aussie product Americans are going nuts over
A wildly successful Aussie businesswoman has revealed the million-dollar idea that is now flying off shelves and has taken the US by storm.
‘Filthy’: Tradie erupts over barber haircut
A tradie has delivered a foul-mouthed tirade at a barber after getting a haircut — but what he did next had many hailing him as a “good bloke”.
Huge update for iconic fashion brand
An iconic Aussie fashion business with a 100-year history is set to avoid collapse in a breakthrough deal.
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